At first, we booked for 2 months staying here at Georgios’s (Foteini’s) place. We couldn’t get enough of this place, hence we booked for another month following. This has already says a lot about the place. This house is a traditional Greek sugar cube house. So, what you are experiencing is how the Greeks lived and live in these traditional Greek houses. It’s a cube that has a beautiful arch inside allowing for open equal square span inside, that includes high ceiling. Specifically of Georgios’s house, it is exceptionally homely and special, as you will experience all the beautiful antiquities that has been displayed. Hence, you are immersed into their home’s arts and culture and the Rhodian Greek culture at large. Koskinou itself is famously known as one of the most beautiful Greek villages in Rhodes, if not the most beautiful. Therefore, inside of Georgios’s home, displays that.
Another factor, we loved living in this place in Koskinou is that, compared to other places in the east side of the island, Koskinou’s temperature is a bit higher as it sits on a higher ground. You will feel the difference between Lindos and Koskinou, even only in the month of May and June. It’s much more comfortable and quiet up here in Koskinou as well - eventhough it’s just 5 to 7 minutes into Rhodes town. Super convenient and quiet.
We really felt Rhodes is our home. The people of Koskinou has always been looking out for us here. The nearby shopkeeper Gentleman is warm, hospitable and welcoming, eases our life here in Koskinou, also always looking out for us. Compared to super touristy places like Lindos or Rodos town, the people of Koskinou will make you feel like you belonged here and make you feel you are apart of them.
Speaking of the people of Koskinou, of course, our host Georgios’s Mom, Foteini and his Dad waited for us during checking-in and welcomed us so warmly into their home. They also gifted us with homemade bread during Easter with beautiful packaging. On top of that, all communication is prompt and Georgios is ever so hospitable and super helpful. The Hosts are a respectful and polite family and yet, we felt like they are our friends. We felt “included”. This is huge for a first time Rhodes tourist like myself. Georgios and family, they are nearby if you need any help and at the same time, they give you the clearance and the space for you to live and explore the spectacular, beautiful Rhodes island. The whole island is s t u n n I n g .
Will we come back to Georgios’s place? Of course definitely. Koskinou, Rhodes made the Greece flag calls home to me. I have a tingling feeling of sadness leaving Rhodes now as I write this review.
Last but not least, thank you so much for having us and we pray that Georgios and family, his Mom, Foteini and his Dad will always be flourished with abundance of love and prosperity everywhere they go.