The best part of our stay here was the wonderful host Osia! Before we even arrived she took time to check in with us and ensured we had everything we could need. The welcome was amazing, with charcuterie and wine! She even delivered some fresh eggs and lemons for us.
White Rose is beautifully decorated and well stocked with kitchen tools, condiments and toiletries. Definitely a calming retreat from the warmer temperature but a little cold out of season - so bring some lounge pants and slippers if you are visiting before late April.
Kalithea is a local town with really friendly people and is well located if you have hired a car to explore the island. Make sure you rent a small car though as some of the streets are very narrow and be careful where you chose to venture as the roads can become rockier as you go off the beaten track!
As with most of Greece there are a lot of stray cats but they are mostly well tempered and affectionate. They will appreciate feeding and a stroke!
Osia recommended several restaurants to us but the stand out was Mezze Mezze Taverna. The food was the best we had on the island and such good prices. Also a winner was Sarikas bakery!! The cakes were stunning and tasty but the staff were what really made it worth a visit. The kebab shop next door was also great - we recommend the ribs!
We are really pleased we chose to stay in a local town as you get to experience the famous Greek hospitality and see true Rhodes culture.
We hope you enjoy your stay here!