Koukouvayia is in the best part of Coral Bay – easy walking distance to the restaurants on ”the strip”, the shops and wonderful Philippos supermarket and 10 minutes from the beach. It is set in a good sized plot with a larger than most pool. The kitchen is well stocked and we enjoyed the variety of excellent artwork that decorated the walls – the handiwork of the owner.
They do not use a managing agent and employ cleaners and the pool maintenance direct, but the response time to any problems is quicker than many agents. The Wi-fi and satellite TV are first class.
Like most villas, the solar panel generated hot water takes a while to reach the taps, but the one in the kitchen sink took over 2 minutes to get to almost hot enough for washing up. N.B. the lever on that tap is up / clockwise for hot. People often ask about the noise from the taverns on the strip. That was no problem, but traffic on the road a short distance away did disturb us – especially early in the morning. There were lots of coaches, large vans and lorries which had to negotiate two speed bumps. The other negative aspect was the lack of shade. Morning tea on the balcony became uncomfortable after 8.30 and breakfast on the veranda was dazzling by 9. The morning sun streams into the pergola area too and there is only one movable parasol.
But full marks to Karen, the owner. She was very quick to respond to queries, both before we finalised the booking, between then and during our stay at Koukouvayia.