We stayed for the bulk of the summer and Elsa’s place was a large part of what made our stay on Kalymnos so remarkable. Every sunset was phenomenal, every morning peaceful, every night restful. The kitchen is well equipped for dining in and the outdoor area a private oasis to gather, barbecue, nap. There were days we opted not to leave the house at all! She offers a washer, so we were able to pack lightly and leave room for our climbing gear. She occasionally stopped by with fresh eggs from the hens on the property, or figs from her trees. We enjoyed the walk up to the house every day through olive trees and neighboring homes. There is parking below the home for a car or scooters. Elsa and her family are responsive, kind, and so accommodating. She arranged a cab for us on arrival, and they assisted us in bringing our luggage up to the property—so unexpected and incredibly kind! It’s centrally located for all of the Kalymnos climbing and island exploration. We couldn’t recommend the place enough— and will be back again and again, if they’ll have us. <3