Kalliopi Studios is a great place, without cars, very quiet and overlooking some windmills open to the sea. We were warmly welcomed by Kalliopi herself. She gave us fresh bread every morning for breakfast and was very openhearted and generous. From the studio you are in 5 minutes by foot in the church place and can easily find places to eat and drink. Best place to stay in Olympos!

Great experience and maybe one of the friendliest hosts ever. The studios are very small but the amazing view and the unbelievable hospitality of Kalliopi easily outweighs the limited space. The usual middle european tourist might not cherish this location or staying amongst the unique Olymbions in general but we loved it. Shower, Toilet and bed were in solid condition. Kalliopi brought us delicious homebaked stuff fresh out of her own bakery every morning. To individual travellers: Go there. To all inclusive pool site tourists: not suitable for you at all.

Il y a deux éléments à prendre en compte, mais à considérer ensemble. Les studios sont sommaires, avec des équipements basiques et assez petits. Le confort est cependant au rendez vous. Bref si vous recherchez un palace passez votre chemin... Mais si vous aimez voyager pour ce que l'atmosphère et les personnes peuvent vous apporter, vous serez au bon endroit. Les traditions sont au cœur de ce lieu. Le village est paisible le matin ainsi que le soir et animé des habitants âgés qui vivent là à l'année. En journée les touristes affluent, mais des plages assez sauvages ne sont pas trop loin pour fuir un peu le tumulte. Kalliopi, qui tient la boulangerie en bas des studios vous fera découvrir son quotidien fait de confections artisanales de pains et viennoiseries, de cuissons au four traditionnel et de sourires! La bienveillance à l'état pur! Pour peu que l'on se montre curieux évidemment! Nous avons adoré passer cinq jours, dans cette Grèce qui semble avoir retenu le temps.

We had the most wonderful experience at Kalliopi's Studios! The view was magnificent, the room really cute and Kalliopi was ever so welcoming and helpful. She even offered us cheese pies and biscuits that she had baked in a wood-heated oven that she uses every day to prepare fresh bread and pastries. Could only recommend!

Εξαιρετική τοποθεσία, καθαρό και λειτουργικό δωμάτιο (αν και μικρό). Αισθάνεσαι σαν να επισκέπτεσαι συγγενείς! Η κα Καλλιόπη ψήνει στον ξυλόφούρνο πεντανόστινο ψωμί και άλλα παραδοσιακά προϊόντα. Είμαστε πολύ χαρούμενοι που βρεθήκαμε στην Όλυμπο και γνωρίσαμε την κα. Καλλιόπη, τη Σοφία και όλη την οικογένεια! Καλή αντάμωση!

Nous avons ADORÉ !! Au point que nous avons prolongé notre séjour chez Kalliopi. Un accueil très chaleureux, une bienveillance et le partage de la vie traditionnelle au quotidien sont les points forts justifiant de choisir cette adresse ! La maison est située en retrait du tumulte des touristes qui affluent à Olympos dans la journée, avec vue sur les moulins à vent, la mer et le coucher de soleil. Notre studio à l’étage était traditionnel, avec un lit sur l’estrade, ce qui offre la possibilité d´essayer le mode de vie locale. De ce fait, n´attendez pas une armoire, les affaires se rangent dans les tiroirs sous le lit et la douche se prend dans la salle de bains/WC sans parois ou rideau de douche (ce qui pourrait déconcerter certains). Le coin cuisine permet de se faire un café ou une infusion de sauge pour déguster sur la terrasse, accompagné de petites douceurs confectionnées par Kalliopi qui tient la boulangerie au rez de chaussée de la maison. Le pain frais au petit déjeuner garantie ainsi que les chaussons au fromage blanc et les biscuits sablés. Kalliopi vous fera découvrir son quotidien et pouvoir participer à la cuisson au four traditionnel était un vrai plaisir! Nous avons aimé séjourner chez Kalliopi et à Olympos où le temps semble s´être arrêté.

Wir haben 3 wunderbare Nächte in Olympos verbracht. Sofias Studio ist sehr klein. Trotzdem ging sich neben dem traditionellen Bett noch ein Zusatzbett aus, welches freundlicherweise für unsere Tochter aufgestellt wurde. Das Studio ist perfekt, wenn man Olympos oder die unmittelbar Umgebung erkunden möchte. Weniger geeignet ist es wenn man sich selbst versorgen möchte, es sind in der Küche wirklich nur absolute "Basics" vorhanden. Das war für uns aber ok. Die Gestgeberin Kalliopi hat uns sehr herzlich aufgenommen und uns immer wieder mit ihren leckeren Erzeugnissen aus ihrer Bäckerei (oder ihrem Garten) versorgt. Wir wären gerne noch länger geblieben, auch unsere Tochter hat sich sehr wohl gefühlt.

Sofia is all in one word WONDERFULL. Everything was so nice. Please for people who will stay at her home, be full of respect and attention as it is so rare to have so rich welcome. We were sade only to leave, but with the plan to come back. We will not remain only flavor of the hoven, and taste of all going out from, but the human richness of our hosts.

We stayed at Irene's House just One night, but it was perfect. The house was very nice and comfortable. Very recommended if you want not only to visit but also to live Olympos.

Even though Irene could not be there due to a family illness we communicated regularly by telephone, email and through the delightful Marina who runs the Olymbos Tavern across the road from the house. Between Marina and Irene, we were made to feel exceptionally welcome. The beautiful traditional Olymbitian house was just as it was described on airbnb.

Everything was perfect - the house was renovated with a lot of care and is very comfortable. Irene took care of everything, even when we locked ourselves out. I would highly recommend this place to anyone, olympos was our favorite place on the island and there are a lot of amazing place to explore in the surroundings.

Irene is very good person, she likes quality and she is well known in olymbos village for her pretty house made of traditional furniture, equipment is full and of good quality, I strongly recommand the place and I also advise to have some food to the tavern just in front/slightly right, prices are fair and quality will be there too. This tavern is providing a very fast wifi connection... you can even reach it from Irene terrassa :) Je recommande cet hébergement de qualité à l'aménagement traditionnel, très sympathique et avec une cuisine complète et un village très calme la nuit. Wifi haut débit depuis le balcon d'Irène si vous passez au préalable manger dans la délicieuse taverne en face... :)

Nice stay in this authentic house right in the middle of Olympos town. Comfortable old style wooden bed and small bathroom at the street level floor. Large room with well equipped kitchen and balcony with view other valley at upper floor. Irene was an efficient and helpful hostess. Don't be stressed by the flows of tourists in the streets in the afternoon, Olympos becomes quiet and authentic again in the evening and early morning.

Irene ist eine tolle Gastgeberin. Sie ist immer für dich da, hilft dir in allen Fragen, fühlt sich für dich veranrtwortlich. Wir haben uns wie in einer großen Familie gefühlt, hatten durch Irene Kontakt zu anderen Menschen im Dorf und fühlten uns einfach nur wohl. Das Haus ist super schön. Tradition verbunden mit moderner Ausstattung. Wir können einen Aufenthalt in Irenes Haus in Olympos nur empfehlen und danken ihr sehr für ihre Gastfreundschaft. Es ist ein Gewinn, Irene kennenzulernen, ihre offene, liebevolle Art und ihr Interesse für ihre Gäste ist einfach nur schön. Wir fühlten uns absolut wohl in Olympos.

Irini was a wonderful host welcoming us to her beautiful house restored to its traditional splendour. We felt so at home there & slept so well.She made us feel very welcome introducing us to the wonderful Taverna Olymbos where we ate every day. There Marina & Maria looked after us like family. They showed us around the village & fed us the most delicious food. We also spent a wonderful afternoon at their parent's Taverna Avlona eating their local produce & specialities. We highly recommend Irini's house and Taverna Olymbos.

A very welcoming and relaxing house, typical of the village's traditional architecture with two spaces, lower and upper floor. We loved it. It was quiet, clean, spacious, everything nicely put together, it had everything you need and more and we spent plenty of time hanging out at the Olympos taverna across the street for both breakfast and dinner from their own produce in Avlona.

What to say about this place? Well try to imagine heaven, a peaceful place where you are losing the conception of time, where the blue of the sea meets the blue of the sky and where the mountains are literally touching the clouds. The typical house of Crista and Bill is fully furnished with EVERYTHING you might need and more (there is even a tablet in case you would like to have some contact with reality). The house is also based in the best place of the village where you will fall in love again in front of the sunset or just the morning when you go some steps up to get fresh bread from the wooden oven of Sofia. Just near the house there is also Milos restaurant (a real mill restaurant) where Niko his wife the children AND grandparents will let you taste traditional Greek hospitality. We wanted to keep this place secret but it would not be fair to not let this comment. Definitely the best airbnb we have experienced. Thank you for everything, we will be back.

Billy’s place is a nice, roomy house with a beautiful patio in the windmills site of the ancient village of Olympos. We rented a car for 4 people at the airport and it took us more than 1 hour from the airport to reach the village, but when we got there, our stay was unforgettable! They gave us all the necessary information before arrival and many tips through email, and the guides we found in the house, as they were not present during our stay. The apartment was gorgeous, immaculate and exactly as pictured. The kitchen equipment is new and you’ll find everything you need, but also really close to our favorite Sofia’s Milos tavern. Two big beds one with orthopedic mattress and one soft double sofa bed, guarantee wonderful nights. The temperature all our days was great. The bathroom is really cute, designed with taste as the whole house. The outside patio with wooden table and colorful chairs, provide all the space you need to start your day and is oriented to offer you a sunny breakfast. During the day the terrace gets a natural shade giving you wind-free opportunity to muse the great view. A good Guest tablet is also offered which was really helpful having a stable mobile Internet connection we used during our hikes in the northern trails of the island! Good for thinking that for a hiker’s paradise! The place is 7 km from the secluded black pebble beaches of Forokli, Nati and Ag. Minas! : What you need more?

La casa è minuscola ma molto carina con un letto tipico in legno. Olimbos e la sua gente sono fantastici, ci hanno invitato ad una festa popolare presso una piccola chiesa, abbiamo mangiato, cantato e ballato con la gente del posto....eravamo gli unici due turisti. Bella esperienza.

Deliziosa casetta tradizionale, nella zona più intatta e lontana dai flussi turistici di Olymbos. Pur non essendo fisicamente presenti, gli host forniscono molte informazioni utili. Il villaggio è praticamente tutto pedonale, e l'unico parcheggio vicino è raggiungibile solo con un lungo e non semplice sterrato.

The house was exactly as seen in the pictures. It was clean and cozy, and has all the amenities you might need. Bill and Crista were really helpful providing the guests with lots of information.

Great traditionnal home in the heart of the beautiful Olympos village ! Our stay let us immerge in the village life. The studio is fully equiped and really well located. Great time there !

Very nice house in the middle of Olympos. The view on the sea is wonderful as it is in the mountains, especially on the sunsets which are beautiful, though it would have been easier to access by car. The house is spacious and traditional, ideal for those who want to live in a typical greek house. A very pleasant stay, thanks for everything!

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My mother and I stayed at Roula's for a week and we are so happy and proud to have been the first foreign guests! Roula has made anything possible to make us feel at ease, she introduced us to her family, she invited us into her home: our experience has been even better thanks to Roula's kindness. The apartment is exactly as in the pictures, and with a huge terrace too! Diafani is a small village, quiet and relaxing for a vacation.

Ruola and sun Adonis are both very nice and hospitable. Diafani is nice and quiet place. The flat is nice. We enjoyed very much our time there.

Roula is an excellent host. She is very kind and welcoming and she makes you feel right home! The apartment is clean and in a very good and nice position. Diafani is a perfect place where relaxing and enjoying traditional greece! Absolutely recommended!

Poula ist eine sehr nette Gastgeberin. Das Apartment ist wie beschrieben im Zentrum von Diafani mit großer Terrasse.

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Contesto familiare. Esperienza piacevole anche con i vicini di casa che ci hanno fornito frutta, erbe come regalo

Roulas place was perfect for our travels, and she was such a sweet and caring host. Diafani was a quiet, beautiful town and Sunshine Studios is the best place to experience it. Bless you Roula.

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Roula is the most welcoming and generous host. She is honestly very responsive to any questions and concerns! Her flat was an amazing place to stay in Diafani! Very clean,beautifully decorated and well-equipped! The location couldn't have been better-just a 5 minute walk from the beach! i totally recommend it!

John's parents helped us with everything and even gave us a traditional greek dinner! We had a lovely stay at the studio, Diafani is a calm village with the most hospitable people. Thank you!!

John's father was really kind, he helped me for different situations. The flat is as described, clean and cosy. Dafiani is a really quiet and peaceful village. I recomand you to go there, it was fantastic for me.

My partner and I decided to stay in Diafani the day before our arrival and John got back to us quickly about staying at his apartment. Though a bit hard to find in town for the first time, the apartment is centrally located and has a stunning view of the sea from the balcony. The space was very clean and comfortable--we really enjoyed our stay at this apartment and in Diafani. We would love to visit again.

Had a wonderful stay, the room is comfortable and as described. Communication somewhat difficult as John is not in Diaphani and was hard to get hold of, but Nikola the actual host was very prompt whenever called upon

Me and a friend had a wonderful stay at Diafani. The apartment was clean and comfortable, and the view from its balcony and living room was outstanding. The sunrises -and moonrises!- are spectacular there. Diafani is an unremarkable village, but a great base for your excursions around northern Karpathos. John's parents were kind and gracious hosts. They picked us up at the port and -more importantly- helped us move our luggage to the car (there are some steep steps leading up to the apartment) on the day of our departure, and then invited us into their home for a cup of coffee. Important detail: It was 6:30AM. On a Sunday. Wonderful people.

Nikos, le père de Ioanis, est venu nous chercher au port à minuit passé (notre bateau avait du retard) Quel accueil,chaleureux et gentil!! Nikos nous a invité le lendemain pour un déjeuner à sa maison! Nous y avons passé toute l'après midi jusqu'à 19 heures. On ne peut parler d'accueil plus chaleureux! Nikos parle français, ce qui est bien agréable! de même que ces enfants. Nikos nous a aussi invité à une fête de son église sur la petite île de Saria à coté de Diafani: nous avons mangé avec les locaux, nous avons été invité à danser avec eux!! Il nous a aussi invité à l'apéro dans une des petites tavernes du port. Nikos est d'une gentillesse !! c'est un homme au grand coeur, d'une generosité extreme et qui aime faire partager la richesse culturelle de son pays! Diafani est un petit village de pecheur où il fait bon vivre, et tout les habitants du village sont prêts à vous accueillir et à vous inclure dans leur vie au quotidien si vous y mettez du votre, cela a été notre séjour le plus mémorable de nos vacances cet été. Si je pouvais mettre 6 étoiles à notre séjour avec lui, je le ferais!!!

Il soggiorno da John è stato fantastico. Per quanto riguarda il monolocale e la sua stupenda vista, le foto parlano da sé. L'accoglienza da parte dei genitori di John è stata stupenda dal primo momento fino all'ultima sera, quando ci hanno invitato a cena a casa loro per gustare le pietanze locali oltre che a mostrarci la tipica casa di Karpathos, fedelmente ricostruita dalla madre. Anna, Niko (che parlano benissimo francese) e la nonna ci hanno fatto passare davvero una bellissima serata. Consigliamo di soggiornare a Diafani e soprattutto nel monolocale di John a tutti quei visitatori alla ricerca di tranquillità, cortesia e l'originalità che ancora oggi il villaggio conserva.

Monolocale con bella vista sul porto, in edificio moderno ben tenuto. Accoglienza cordiale e puntuale. Posizione ideale per raggiungere a piedi la spiaggia di Diafani e i ristoranti sul lungomare. Migliorabili pulizia (ambiente, lenzuola) e condizioni del bagno. Sufficiente.

Sofia and her family were truly kind to us! They gave us pies from Κalliope's bakery, useful advice and interesting information for the local feast we attended. The view from the room is really beautiful. The room is quite basic, but it was very clean, with nice bedlinen and bath products. I would surely recommend it!

Not recommended, for many reasons. When we arrived in Olympos, the host was not in Karpathos: we spoke on the phone and she sent me to a restaurant, to be addressed to the Studios. The flat was incredibly small and not too clean, there was almost no place for two people and our bags. The shower was above the toilet, so that the whole bathroom got wet when I opened the water. A woman came to welcome and help us, she was very kind and brought us food and drinks, but unfortunately she could not find the keys of the flat and so the door was always open. This woman was the only person we saw at the studios, even if she wasn't the host; she served us breakfast and tried to help as she could, but her only language was Greek and we can't speak it. Moreover, there was no wifi connection. We escaped after one night.

The view from the place is wonderfull!! Kalliope and her grandsup was really nice and kind with us, they treated us like family old friends!! Thank you Popi!!

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Roula is a very nice, friendly and welcoming person. I had a very nice time at her place and enjoyed the fresh grapes and figs she gave me as a welcome present. The place was clean and calm and with a nice view. You are in 3 minutes everywhere in the village.

Best place to stay in Karpathos. The view is amazing and the place is modern and clean (with air conditioning) Anna and Nikos, the owners, took care of us as if we were their family. They speak fluently French. if you are looking for 'real Greece' ... Go to Diafani, beautiful beaches, authentic villages, less tourists, and really really nice people. We had a great time and hope to come back !!

We had a wonderful stay at John's studio in Diafani. The studio was very clean, large and with splendid view on the Diafani's port. That is definitely the best place to stay in this charmy village. We will always remember the very worm welcome and reception from our guests. We hope to meet them again in the next future and come back to this unique village in Greece. Merci nos amis!

Un village incroyablement beau. Un appartement que l'on rejoint après avoir cheminé dans les escalier typiques du village. Un accueil d'Anna et Nikos à nul autre pareil. Un bravo spécial à Marina et John leurs enfant qui ont un très bon restaurant dans la vieille ville de Rhodes 38 place Sophocles.

Our journey in Diafani has been unforgettable! The apartment was very comfortable, bright, airy and with a beautiful view on Diafani's port. We were greeted by Nikos, John's father: a very kind and very special person and an host careful and helpful. We hope come back soon to Diafani to meet him again and to enjoy this wonderful village with its fantastic sea and mountain's paths!

We stayed at Studio Diafani for 4 nights and it was the perfect ending to our island hopping . The flat is well equipped perfect for a couple or even a group of 4 people as there is also a sofa bed. The location is ideal as you have a great view of the port and you are just a few minutes away from all cafes and tavernas. Diafani itself is a great place for relaxing but also hiking as there are some pretty amazing paths starting from there . We were welcomed to the flat by Giannis parents who are the sweetest people ever !! They treated us like family and even invited us for a big family lunch ! All in all this is a great place to stay and Giannis and his family are excellent hosts !!

John's house is really good! Spacious, with many windows that keep it cool and with breath taking view though the balcony was shared. On foot the location is perfect, 2 minutes walk from all restaurants and cafes. If you bring you car keep in mind you will have to drive 2 minutes through dust road to reach the house and all the nearby beaches as well. Nikos (John's father) was pretty helpful and kind from the very first moment we arrived there. Thank you for everything : )

Nous avons passé un formidable séjour à Karpathos. Nous avons été accueilli par les parents de John qui sont des personnes adorables et d'une gentillesse extraordinaire. L'appartement était parfait. Grand et confortable avec tout l'équipement nécessaire à un sejour au top avec en plus une magnifique vue sur le village et le port de Diafani. Je vous recommande vivement les appartements de John et sa famille qui, et ce n'est pas négligeable, parlent français. Merci à eux pour l'accueil chaleureux et j'espère à très bientôt. We had a great stay in Karpathos. We were welcomed by parents and John who are adorable persons of extraordinary kindness. The apartment was perfect. Spacious and comfortable with all the equipment needed for a stay at the top with more a beautiful view over the village and the port of Diafani. I recommend strongly the apartments of John and his family, and this is not negligible, speak french. Thanks to them for the warm welcome and I hope very soon

Possibly the best apartment for diafani, very nice and helpful parents. The house is situated to the east, therefore no nasty wind in the evening and you can spend a nice evening on terrasse. That means breakfast must be indoor. All rooms are equipped with aircondition. Resuming: just perfect. All the best for john and his parents. Wolfgang from austria

We were welcomed in this hotel as non expected guest since two electronic platforms would have made some mistakes, according to the landlady. We were proposed a room underground. However, having reserved 2 month before and having paid in advance with airbnb, we insisted, and obtained, a first floor room. Apart from this small problem the stay was nice, the breakfast (an extra) was good and the village wonderful. For Airbnb to note: the real name of the hotel is "Balaskas", not "Trekking in Karpathos". It would be impossible to find it otherwise.

Just one word: wonderful. We feel so sad to have to leave after one week in this fantastic house. We felt like a part of the family. Antreas (and his father) takes care of us in every moment, everything is so easy in this place. Clean and comfortable, amazing sea view, quiet, very spacious, fully equiped, a little "diamond" in Kyra Panagia crystal clear water beach. This house hold a great place in the success of our vacations. Jean-Louis and Catherine, Paris.

Antreas is a truly super host!!! his place is breathtaking!!! its more beautiful in real life then the pictures. Antreas literally made our vacation a success! we truly recommend everyone to visit the Island and Antreas lovely home. thank you so much !!! Eyal and Stefanie

La casa è esattamente come appare nell'annuncio, ampia, molto bella e con una splendida terrazza con un panorama da sogno. I letti comodi ed il silenzio circostante ci hanno permesso di riposare in tranquillità.

Nice home well furnished located over Kira Panagia beach with a superb view and a very fine greek athmosphere. Bedding is very good. Cable television is also fine ! Hosts are very kind, reachable at any time and do their best to facilitate your stay. We arrived late at 22h30 due to a 3 hours boat delay and our hosts wait to guide us to their home. Karpathos is a fantastic island and Antreas's home is a perfect place to stay to visit and to enjoy it.