Anna and Spiros were wonderful hosts. They were easy to contact at all times. They helped me arrange an airport transfer which cost 20 euros and was only a 20 min drive. When we arrived at 10pm, Spiros met us at the car and helped us with our luggage through into the old town (you can’t take cars inside the city walls). Anna was waiting for us at the house to welcome us which was so very kind given it was so late.
Anna’s house is magical! It’s hidden away amongst the cobbled winding lanes in the beautiful old town of Rhodes. You go through a pretty wooden door and along a cute corridor to a stair case which leads to a quaint, private little sun trap garden. The garden furniture is gorgeous, with a patio table and chairs for dining al fresco and also a sweet seating area for a glass of wine under the stars.
As you walk into the house you find an immaculately clean kitchen. It’s decorated in a sweet French/Italian style with beautiful little touches. We found fresh oranges and bananas straight from the owners garden as well as local olive oil and home made preserves. We arrived late and found the fridge stocked with Ham, cheese, bread and juice to get us by. So thoughtful.
There is a dining table in the kitchen for when you want to cook and dine in. There is a stove, oven, kettle and toastie maker. There are plenty of glasses, mugs, plates and cutlery. There is a little breakfast bar and a lovely sofa which came in handy for movie night when we had a rainy day.
The bathroom and master bedroom are just as lovely. I stayed with my mum who took the main room which looks out onto the sweet cobbled street below and I slept on the little mezzanine level which is accessed by a wooden staircase where there is a double mattress. There is plenty of storage for clothes and belongings. There is fresh linen and fresh towels, also a hairdryer and iron which was handy.
We felt very safe and given we were right in the heart of town it was very peaceful and quiet. You can walk to everything from the apartment. Restaurants are a few mins walk away. All the main shops are round the corner. The beautiful Elli beach is a 20 min walk along the harbour and it’s only 5 euros for a great sun bed at Rondas beach bar. The harbour is 10 mins walk and you can catch boats to Symi which I highly recommend. It cost 20 euros return and took an hour each way. Lindos is only an hour away also by bus and the bus station
Is right by the harbour. It’s 10 euros return and not as beautiful as Symi but lovely golden sand beaches.
Anna dropped off pastries and home baked cookies throughout our stay which made our visit even better and we had a lovely drink and some food with them in the garden before we left for the airport. I can’t wait to go back to Rhodes and can’t imagine there being a better place to stay than with Anna and Spiros! Thank you so much for a perfect holiday.