The villa is wonderful and very suited to a couple looking for a quiet space but yet within a five minute downhill walk from Karpathos port. ( Coming back up may take longer depending on how much wine was drunk!)
The pictures on the AirBnB site do not do it justice. The space is even nicer than it looks. The terrace is stunning and we found that even on the hottest of days there was a cool breeze to complement the wonderful view.
It is well equipped and perfect for anyone wishing to mix some self-catering with eating out as there are many restaurants, bars and supermarkets within easy reach.
The main beach can be reached in 10-15 minutes but walk a little further along the road for a quieter part.
The bus station is a 10 minute walk away and from there you can get to Olympus (€14 return) with a build in option to spent an hour and a half in Diafani with its lovely beach. It is also possible to visit some of the other beaches - we went to Apella (€6.60 return) which is stunning.
For information, the cost of a taxi from the airport to the accommodation is about €30 and takes about 20 minutes.
We travelled at the start of October 2018.