Loukas and Stathoula's apartments are beautiful, with of course the pool and a very comfortable interior. The apartment is a 5 minute bus or 20 minute walk to the center of Fira, but Karterados also has its own little village center that is very close to a beach, restaurants and groceries. It is hidden enough to be a quiet space to stay, but is definitely in the middle of the action. The best way to get around is to rent ATVs, and there are many sites to rent from a few minutes walk from their house.
From organizing my pick up at the airport, to organizing staying an extra night within minutes of the request, Stathoula and Loukas were so available and ready to help or answer questions, which made the trip stress free. I will absolutely stay again and recommend it to anyone. Thank you for being wonderful hosts!