Kostas and his family own the Blue House and take care of the place very well. So you are directly in contact with an English speaking Greek family instead of some agent. They are kind hosts and can stop by if you need anything. Satellite TV and air-condition in all rooms are new and work well. The house is one of 18 small houses surrounding a large pool and garden. Not all privately owned houses are rented out, so that even in peak season it was not crowed and have you have your privacy but the kids can also meet other kids in the pool area. The blue house has one of the best locations, directly across from the pool. There are more than enough sun loungers, sunshades and pool towels are provided at no extra cost. As you can also use the washing machine you can limit the amount of luggage to bring. Pans, knives and cutting boards work well, please keep them that way and use the plastic spatula for the pans.
The pool is really a highlight, bigger than in some hotels. The depth goes from about 70 cm to 150 cm, so it is perfect for small kids and also adults. It is illuminated at night, so you can enjoy a swim when you want to. The kitchen is well equipped. There is a full stove and even cake tins, in case you want to bake a birthday cake. Otherwise you will find a cake, ice-cream and baklava shop at the entrance of Archangelos village, 15 min away. Archangelos also has restaurants, fruit shops, supermarkets, a fish-market and a diagnostic lab in case you need a rapid test for 20 EUR for the return flight. The pebble stone beach of Kolympia is 300m away and has a private access. Yet most AI hotels are located on that beach. Tsampikos is the closest sandy beach but you need a car or scooter. About 300m away from the blue house and next to the bus stop is Dinos Scooter rental for some last minute rentals. Overall the location is very good. You can walk to the touristy Kolympia area and there is also two tavernas next door. By car, scooter or public bus there are nice beaches in both directions, easy to reach along the main road: Afandou and Traganou to the north and Agathi to the south. Even though is was quite hot in summer, the heat is very dry. Pool and aircon are refreshing and you can still enjoy the evening at the beach because you do not need to be back for some hotel buffet. Beginning of August we had no issues with wasps or moskitos so we could enjoy the night on our terrasse.