I cannot say enough good things about my week long stay here. Manolis met me with water and glass of juice, and I was immediately at ease and settled in. The location is perfect. A short walk from the beachtown of Kamari, along farm roads, and the first shop you come to is a supermarket and coffee shop! After having rented a scooter and exploring over half the island towns during my stay, I would have to say, Kamari is the best place. And being slightly outside of town, also means that it is quieter! Kamari at night gets quite lively. The beach is extensive, I went swimming every day. Though everything you would need is within walking distance, I still would recommend booking a scooter for a few days to explore.
Manolis and his family were so helpful, acting as translator when my pick-up guy for an ATV tour thought I should have been three people (I booked with friends who were staying at another hotel down the street), arranging airport transfers to and from the airport (this is a must), and the breakfast! I almost didn't need to eat the rest of the day! And very clean. Overall, the place was a great hub to rest, start adventures, get cool in the middle of the day, etc. Also, I didn't get to do a sunset tour - the winds were too strong - but I would recommend that, or the ATV tour I ended up taking of the S. of the island.