This villa is totally amazing. We loved every moment here and think this place is quite exceptional. As this is the first review of the property I want to spend some time describing our stay.
The villa sits in its own private grounds surrounded by lemon trees and other bushes and plants. It has a gated entrance and a drive long enough to take 3 cars. The villa itself is over 3 floors and you will have the entire top 2 floors. The bottom is used by the people who tend to the grounds and who do the changeovers. You will not see them often but when you do they are lovely, kind and helpful as was everyone on our trip. There are also 2-3 cats that live here who may or may not visit you. You will see them sunning themselves or sheltering under the shade of the trees.
On arrival you will be greeted by a host who will show you the property and give you keys. Our flight was delayed into the night but our lovely host stayed on to make sure we were greeted as advertised.
I want to explain the layout of the building as the phots can be a bit confusing and they actually don't show just how much space you actually get! From the driveway you enter the building via a stone stairway to the long front balcony. Here you have a covered dining area and a seating area with lounge furniture. Through the front door you enter the sitting area and kitchen and dining area. All the kitchen equipment is brand new - washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, cooker, coffee pod machine, kettle, toaster. Also there is a modern largish tv although we never used this.
From the kitchen/diner there is a back door and front patio doors back onto the patio area. Also on this floor are two double bedrooms and the main bathroom. The front of the two bedrooms has it's own patio doors with amazing sea views. The bathroom has a toilet, washbasin and shower. The shower is one you have to hand hold - a little awkward but fine. This is the only shower in the building (apart from and outdoor rinse-off shower) so if you have a large group there could occasionally be a queue. The outdoor shower, however, is perfect for cooling off if you get too hot on the sun loungers!
Up another stone stairway is the largest bedroom and two balconies! Both balconies have seating built in as well as chairs and sun loungers. There is also a small bathroom with a toilet and handbasin (cold water only).
None of the bedrooms have internal curtains other than thin net. However, all the rooms have thick external storm shutters and these will cut out all of the light and they act as extra sound proofing if you want to sleep when there is noise outside.
All the rooms have great air con - essential for a good nights sleep.
Outside, as well as all the balconies, there is a barbecue area with lots more seating and more sun loungers. This place really is quite amazing and even in the largest group everyone could find somewhere to feel comfortable.
The decor is eclectic and quirky which really adds to the charm of staying here. However, I don't think I would want to bring very young children here as many of the items on display are antique and little hands could soon rack up a breakage bill for you! Also, all of the steps and floors are bare stone (lovely on a hot day or night) so be warned.
Access is via the stone staircase so maybe not suited to some with mobility issues?
The villa is on a hill at the far end of Stegna which gives you stunning sea views plus a sightline down the whole beach - real picture postcard stuff. The sun rises directly in front of you and the sun sets behind the hills behind the villa. As you are up the hill you are not much overlooked and the villa is completely detached from its neighbours. There is one block of 4 small apartments behind the villa that overlooks one of the balconies but mostly you are very private.
About 300 metres away from you is a small hotel with extensive grounds. They have nightly entertainment that is sometimes outside so this can be a bit noisy but it is not every night and always finished at 11pm so again not too disruptive. They also do some mid-afternoon stuff that involves a noisy 2-minute intro but it's soon over.
Stegna itself doesn't seem to be on the British tourist map so we found ourselves mixing with an international crowd which was great. There are lots of seafront bars and restaurants so you don't have to walk far to find your food and entertainment. Stegna is situated about 40 mins from Rhodes town and 20 minutes from Lindos so everything was very accessible. If you walk up the steep hill from the villa there is a short 8-minute walk to a cliff-top fish restaurant and another bay with amazing azure water where you can hire an umbrellaed double sun lounger for just 10 Euros for the day.
In Stegna the are 3-4 small shops that sell all your staples but you would need to drive to a supermarket for your main supplies or have them delivered in.
We love this place and absolutely want to stay here again!