Elini's place in Plaka is just perfect. She is a warm and gracious host who ensures that your stay is magnificent. The breakfast that is served each morning is wonderful and a perfect start to the day. The apartment itself is just lovely. There is a fantastic view of the city from the back porch (a perfect spot to eat your breakfast and relax). The apartment is beautifully decorated (it has an antique and rustic feel and you'll find sand art from her husband's shop across the way) and centrally located. Outside on the porch is a small kitchen area stocked with various types of coffee. There is a lounge chair, and a small table and chair for eating, as well as additional chairs setup to take in the view.
Asteris, her husband, was an added treat - we spent considerable time at night hanging out at Marmara-Sand Museum (which he runs) learning about the intricacies of sand across the world and getting a real local perspective of the town and life. Make sure to add this to your list of places to visit.
Walking through the streets of Plaka, you'll feel as you've been taken back into time as you truly experience a small village feel. The locals are friendly and welcoming and there are plenty of spots to hang out and eat. Down the street there is a coffee shop run by a man called Spiros which we would highly recommend and which we made twice daily trips - once in the morning for a freddo cappuccino and once in the evening for craft beers.