We recommend staying at this AirBnB for no more than 2 people and when minimal cooking is desired. Prospective guests may wish to inquire about the square meters of the apartment. Photos of the listing are accurate, but make the space appear much larger than in actuality. Here are the reasons for our recommendation:
Host – The “Central House Next to Elli Beach” host, Ioannis, was very informative and responsive. He created a Welcome Booklet that contains lots of helpful information, including his recommendations for restaurants and beaches.
Check-in & Check-out – For our 7-night stay, we checked-in with the host’s mother, who was business friendly. She graciously provided a container of fresh seasonal fruits and local food products, including melekouni (a treat of honey and toasted sesame seeds) and bottle of lovely wine from Rhodes’ wine growing region of Embonas.
Location – It is less than a 15-minute walk to the Medieval City, port, bus station, restaurants, and mini markets.
Living – Ioannis’ AirBnB is a compact apartment. For example, the bed is close to the walls making the bed extremely challenging to navigate. Although a wall with glass insert separates the bedroom from the living room, no wall separates the bedroom from the entrance. The living space feels more like a studio than a 1-bedroom. External portions of the apartment building appear run-down, but the interior of Ioannis’ apartment is newly renovated. The apartment has enough storage for personal items. There is access to two patios with comfortable outdoor furniture. The north patio overlooks tree-lined streets and provides a glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea. Internet was fast and reliable. Indoor lighting is adequate.
Cleanliness – The studio was clean; however, drinking glasses, dinnerware, flatware had fingerprints and required washing prior to use. Some pots had small dried food bits and also required washing.
Cooking & Eating – The kitchen is well appointed with a 2-burner induction cooktop, 1 pan, and multiple pots for cooking. The half refrigerator met our needs. However, countertop space for food preparation is minimal.
Sleeping – To our delight, the bed was firm. Windows have room darkening drapes. In the clothes closet, Ioannis’ mother left a large bag of fresh towels and bed linens, if we desired to change linens mid-week. On weekends, the neighborhood can be noisy at night.
Bathing & Grooming – The studio has hot water and good water pressure. Ample body wash, shampoo, and conditioner is available.