My hubby and I stayed at Despoina's place for a week at the end of the tourist season, in October. We were grateful that Despoina was at the wharf when the ferry dropped us off at 3am and drove us to her Airbnb. The cottage is a simple one room apartment in a classical Greek architectural style. It has a quirky shower and bathroom, which we loved. The cottage was immaculately clean and the concrete base bed was comfortable and was fitted with quality furnishings. Simple kitchen utensils and equipment. The coffee dripolater got a good work out but I did miss having a grater and a chopping board.
Despoina washed our clothes and we were able to hire good bikes from her. We rode everywhere on the island and the locals were very hospitable. A lot of island's accomodation and cafes were closed for the season but we did enjoy afternoon drinks at Nikitas Cafe with his funky music and specky outlook of the beach and the old lady at the supermarket often gave us free food. There was a bakery, 3 restaraunts and 2 supermarkets (like aussies IGAs) still operating. It was quite windy throughout out stay, my hubby snorkel every day and the water was clear as cystal but didn't see a lot of sea life. Most times we were the only people on the whole beach!! We thoroughly enjoyed our island escape!