Eleni and her space were absolutely perfect. Please don't mind the gushing :)
First, our ferry ended up being 5 hours late and getting in at 1am. Still, Eleni was there in the rain waiting for us, with a big welcoming smile.
When we arrived at the Bnb, Eleni had provided bowls of fruit and vegetables, local cheese, jars of olives and capers from her family's garden, and home-made marmalade and bread. We woke up in the morning and had a relaxing and delicious breakfast. Later in the day, Eleni shared stuffed peppers and tomatoes with us.
The space itself is gorgeous. There are two small bedrooms each with a bed, and a kitchen, bathroom, and then a big outdoor living room/patio (covered and protected from the sun). Beyond is the yard filled with fruit trees, flowers and artichokes. Eleni has decorated it with beautiful touches - olive branches in clay pots, whimsical decorations, driftwood. It's so lovely that on our first day we thought about spending the whole day at the Bnb!
Eleni is very thoughtful and has really put a lot of care into the space. We needed to do laundry after traveling for so long, and there was detergent, a basket, clothes pins and a drying line for us. This is just an example of the thoughtful details - she provides everything you need to be comfortable. Another example was a beach umbrella for our use. She also gave recommendations for boat tour, and good restaurants.
On our last night, we ran into Eleni in Plaka, at the store where she works. And later she joined us at our table after dinner for wine and conversation. We sat under a huge tree filled with colourful lights, and there was live Greek music, and another table started singing along. It was pure magic.
I hope this paints a picture for you of how wonderful Eleni is and her space. I cannot recommend it enough. Quintessential Greek hospitality at its best. We will be back again one day, for sure.