We are regular visitors to Rhodes and always spend some of our time in the Old Town. Our five night stay in this stylish and well located house was the best yet.
Accurate directions and great communication with Paola made our arrival easy and she was there to welcome us and show us around the property. She is a gracious host and left us bowls of delicious fruit, olives and pastries.
It was great to live like locals with our host at home next door had we needed anything. The house is on three levels around a tiny private courtyard which makes it feel very spacious. Billowing white curtains, simple yet carefully chosen furniture, pictures and artefacts create a very elegant and calming atmosphere. The large bed in the main room is incredibly comfortable - something unusual in this part of the world!
Many hours during the day were spent in the tower room enjoying the cool breezes provided by large windows on all four sides while reading a book about the fascinating history of the island, or simply enjoying the beautiful panorama across domes, minarets and a windmill, to the sea and Turkish coast. At night the whole scene looks even lovelier with the beautifully lit Grand Palace sitting on top of the hill.
Within a two minute walk from our front door was Minos rooftop bar (not noisy) where you can get a simple meal and enjoy perhaps the best view across the old city. There is a also a very pretty square just a few minutes further down the hill with half a dozen small restaurants including the popular Nireas.
There are some steep stairs in the house and cobbled hills to climb in this part of town but for a middle aged person with slight to moderate walking difficulties I would advise those similarly effected take your time and wear non slip shoes. It really is worthwhile!