We were welcomed to the Ilios apartment by a friend of Niko. We later met Niko who was friendly and hospitable and he fixed us a Greek meze and beer. The apartment was as described. We found it to be quite simple, authentic, and lovely - it met our needs perfectly. We especially enjoyed the balcony and the rooftop terrace. The open shower in the bathroom was new to us - we have since seen this in other locations in Greece and we found that it added to the authenticity. The neighborhood was quiet, centrally located and close to Lagani's, one of our favorite restaurants. There is a grocery store within walking distance just outside of Old Town which was helpful. We were pleased to find an iconography studio right around the corner. The apartment offers easy access to the beachfront, boardwalk and transportation. Overall this was a perfect place for our week in Old Town Rhodes. We recommend the apartment and hope that we have a chance to stay at the Ilios Apartment again.