This place is as advertised or better. Effie gave us a full and warm welcome, the best we've had staying with Airbnb. That included welcome drinks (fresh squeezed orange juice and an ouzo liqueur). The fridge and cabinets were stocked with basic foods so you'll have something refreshing right on arrival and if you arrive late you'll have something to eat in the morning without worrying about shopping that night or first thing. All the appliances were new and the A/C worked very well (in August).
The view is one of the best in the city, better than any of the rooftop restaurants. And although Lindos can get very busy with day-trippers, the villa is tucked away on a street tourists do not come down, so you won't be bothered by people walking by constantly. Parking around Lindos may take you a day to figure out but there was always a free spot available in the parking lots south of Lindos.
Lindos is a great location. We were a family with young children but I imagine this would be a great spot for people without kids too. The beach itself was excellent. It is shallow and calm, perfect for kids, and just a short (but steep) walk down the road. It was always busy but you could get beach chairs without a problem if you arrive before 1:00 or 2:00 in the afternoon. Lindos itself is central to many other beaches, only 10-30 minutes away. Rhodes town is only about an hour away, perfect for a day trip. Lindos the town is also really fun to explore and the restaurants were good quality. Kalypso was our favorite, both for service and food.
The only thing to be aware of is bars in Lindos stay active until about 1:00 AM. The villa is tucked away from the main bars so the noise is not too bad. However you could hear music (mostly bass) in two of the three bedrooms. Just be aware of this and prepare accordingly if you are a light sleeper. Our two children had no problem getting to sleep every night and we all slept fine. Definitely don't let this stop you from booking with Effie. The villa, location, and most especially Effie's hospitality and service were one of a kind.