Greg definitely deserves the 5 star rating. He was a fantastic host, we couldn't have asked for any more. He greeted us at the airport with bottles of refreshing cold water which was great as we were so hot and thirsty after our flight! It was great that Greg drove us to the apartment as it was late and we would have struggled to find it on our own.

The location of the apartment is in a quiet, local neighbourhood with hardly any other tourists around which is exactly what we wanted. We loved the freedom of being able to come and go from the apartment as we pleased, as it is very close to the town centre, 20 minutes walk to the old town and 25-30 to the new town.

Elli beach is in the new town, is about 30 minutes walk away. it's a great beach with really clear waters and lots of umbrellas/sun loungers which you can rent for 10 Euros a day for the set. If you prefer a sandy beach rather than a pebbly one, we took the bus to Faliraki beach which is about 30 minutes by bus. you can take the bus from the Nea Agora New Market in the new town centre, but also the bus stops just a few streets over from the apartment so you may as well take it from there.

Greg recommended to us that we go to Gelato Punto for italian gelato and sorbet. We cannot thank him enough for recommending this place, as it is the most delicious gelato we have ever had (and we are serious ice cream addicts). If you only do one thing in Rhodes, you must go here!

There is a Carrefour supermarket near the apartment, but the locals don't seem to shop there as it was pretty much empty. I would suggest to go to the local supermarket which is a couple of streets over from the apartment (on the same street as the bus stop). Otherwise you can buy fresh fruit and veg, fresh bread and various small groceries from the little shop on the same street as the apartment, the lady who runs it is lovely.

The apartment is perfect. there is a little balcony with lovely views of the town, and in the evenings it is perfect for sitting out on as it's in the shade but still warm. The apartment is light and airy, we would suggest that you close the balcony doors at night and put the air con on otherwise it is too hot/mosquitoes can come in. The bedroom has a huge, comfy bed, and a TV on the wall. The kitchen had all the utensils we needed to cook some meals in the apartment.

Overall we had a brilliant time in Rhodes, and I can truly say it was thanks to Greg and his recommendations, and his fantastic apartment. We would definitely stay again.