Outdoor dining

Reviews of Charming house at foot of the acropolis in Archangelos, Rhodes


Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love embracing the culture away from the tourist traps. You don't really need a car. You can hire a taxi to get there and take the bus the rest of the time. Buses are reasonable only 3.30 euro from the town into the tourist cities. No need to look for parking in Rhodes or Lindos with the bus system. Bus station is maybe a 5- 8 minute walk. I will probably not rent a car next time. Rustic and what the locals live in. Loved the private patio. My daughter stayed up nights with the lights on reading on the patio. The beaches are not crowed and loungers, shade umbrellas are affordable. You do have to be a little agile to take the steps up to the cottage. I'm no spring chicken and made it up and down easily. Thru the back garden gate is the castle. An easy walk to the castle and the church within. Stella the owner will bend over backwards to provide anything you are missing or require. Lots of information on local events or sites that you might not know are happening. Really they were a knock or email away. They even were kind enough to present us with a lovely going away gift. This was probably one of the best places I have stayed in for privacy and location.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute little quiet stay
Wonderful garden and great quiet location. Just under the acropolis and minutes from restaurants on foot. Very walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thanks so much. It was lovely having you and we look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C. C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden Retreat
We walked to Ancient Archangelos right out the back of the home. The hosts were friendly. We enjoyed Stegna Beach which is very nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Thanks so much for your visit, we enjoyed having you, and we hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Kristen B.

Secluded & Restful
This property is traditional & rustic with a lovely garden attached. It is quiet and secluded, but with the hosts and their translator easily reachable by phone/text. The town of Archangelos is quaint with a decent grocery, coffee shop & mix of authentic Greek restaurants. Having your own car is preferable to make the trip to Rhodes & the surrounding sites more easily accessible. Late September or October would be the ideal times & climate to fully enjoy the Greek experience. The hosts & neighbors are incredibly kind and welcoming. If you are looking for a restful spot to relax & enjoy a glass of wine under a starry sky, then this traditional Greek cottage is for you!
Stayed 45 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Thanks so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday on Rhodes
We had a great holiday on Rhodes. Archangelos is a very good place to stay; it is an ordinary Greek town with almost no tourists and no so-called tourist attractions but it does have plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. Stegna beach is only a 10 minute drive from the house and it is one of the quietest and prettiest beaches that we found. The old town of Rhodes is only about 40 minutes away by car. The house is small but very comfortable for two and the garden is even better than the website photos suggest. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2022
Thanks so much for your nice review. We hope you will come and stay with us again. You are welcome any time!

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
An authentic Greek experience
The property itself was a lovely little bungalow. Quite small, but comfortable and with all the amenities you could need, including a large outdoor seating area. The small size isn’t an issue, because if you’re visiting Rhodes, you’re not going to want to stay in. That said, we did spend one day in just to recharge a bit from our adventures, and we were perfectly comfortable. It’s basically a living room/bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom, but the layout is done smartly so that it makes for a great space to relax. As for Archangelos, it doesn’t look like much as first glance. Tiny buildings crammed together along the tiniest streets and up winding hills, with quite a few buildings long abandoned. It doesn’t look like the Greek tourist destinations that you see on TV. And that’s because it’s not. It’s so much better. Archangelos is one of the most traditional villages in all of Greece. You’re not going to get an Americanized experience; in Archangelos, you can experience Greece as the Greeks do. From the apartment, yiu can walk down to the main through street of the village for market shopping, coffee, local bakeries or your choice of fantastic restaurants. So many restaurants. You can also walk up the hill to the Acropolis. And essentially everyone speaks English. Communication is no problem at all. Then, just a short drive out of the village is Stegna Beach… which is utterly gorgeous, with crystal-clear water. Literally a 10 minute drive. There, things are a bit more touristy, but still much better than going to Mykanos or another, more common Greek destination. All-told, our experience on Rhodes, in Archangelos, and in this apartment could not have been any better. There no place in Greece we’d rather visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Thanks for your honest review. You hit the nail on the head. This is Not a "Tourist town" and this is exactly why the discriminating visitor seeks out towns like Archangelos. Because it is the real thing. And you are exactly the kind of guests we look forward to seeing again and again.

10/10 Excellent

Doris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet home for our holidays!
We enjoyed the residence. It is small but you find verything you need, even a washing machine. The friendly and helpful proberty Manager and the lovely owner of the house made our days to spezial holidays. It is a good adress to make trips all over Rhodos. The village ist perfekt to get to know the life of the people, there are only some tourists. We rent a car. We need it, to go to the near beautiful Stegna beach. A spezial place! With friendly greetings to the owners, Doris
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for your visit and your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We so enjoyed having you, and hope to see you again in the future! Until then, all the best!

10/10 Excellent

paul e.

A truly Greek experience
This was a very special holiday for us returning to Rhodes once again - truly it is our island of love. We stayed in Kalathos and Chariki (twice) previously, our first visit to Kalathos was 31 years ago. Strangely we had never been to Archangelos or Stegna before and what a surprise. Hidden gems. Archangelos is not on the main tourist trail and so retains its Greek feel. This little house is on the edge of the town nestled behind the owners property. It is just splendid, compact and bijou, with everything needed for a relaxing break, including an air conditioning unit for those rather hot days and nights. I felt as if I were at home enjoying yoghurt, peaches and honey for breakfast outside under the vine. We are lucky enough these days to be able to afford a car and to eat out lunchtimes and evening. Archangelos is not a culinary centre it is a 'fast food' town but Stegna has some very good restaurants Maria's Taverna became our firm favourite, home cooked food at a very reasonable price. Konstantins in Kalathos is also very good, a bit of a drive but worth it is you fancy something a little more refined. We did a number of lunches and a couple of evening meals there.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your lovely review. So glad you had an enjoyable time at Castle Garden. We enjoyed having you and look forward to seeing you again. You are most welcome any time!

10/10 Excellent

a m.

Liked: Cleanliness
empfehlenswert
Klein, aber wirklich wunderschön! Für 2 Personen absolut ausreichend, liebevoll eingerichtet und ausgestattet mit allem, was man braucht. Die Vermieter sind sehr herzlich und hilfsbereit und auch immer ansprechbar. Mit dem Auto nur wenige Minuten von einem der schönsten Strände der Insel entfernt und guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge zu vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Wir kommen sicher wieder!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We so enjoyed having you and look forward to seeing you again soon! Till then, all the best to you!

10/10 Excellent

Hermann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kleines Steinhaus mit wunderschöner Außenanlagen
Dieses kleine Häuschen ist für Menschen die am griechischen Leben Teil haben möchten. Etwas oberhalb des Stadtzentrums gelegen, ist es perfekt um die Insel in allen Richtungen zu erkunden. Herzliche Menschen und Katzen heißen dich willkommen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thanks for coming, and we hope to see you again in future! Wishing you all the best!

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholsamer Urlaub
Wir haben Ende September 2 wunderbare Wochen in diesem charmanten Haus verbracht. Das Haus ist genau, wie wir es erwartet haben und wie es beschrieben wurde. Es ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man zum täglichen Leben braucht. Die Lage ist außergewöhnlich und bei der ersten Anfahrt spannend. Aber wenn man den Weg weiß, ist es kein Problem. Einfach nur den Schildern zur Akropolis folgen. Der Urlaub war entspannend ruhig und die Vermieterin war jederzeit erreichbar und hat sich rührend um uns gekümmert. Es ist etwas für Individualisten, aber das Leben der Stadt ist nur ein paar Gehminuten entfernt. Wir haben den Urlaub genossen und werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
Thanks so much for staying at Castle Garden and for your lovely review. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to seeing you next time. Till then, all the very best!

2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Keine Premium Gastgeber
kein Internet, Router defekt? Am ersten Morgen wollte ich Kaffee machen, Kaffeemaschine war defekt. Zwei Tage später wollte ich im TV Nachrichten schauen, ging leider nicht. Keine Batterien in der Fernbedienung und nur griechische Sender! Dann ein Loch irgendwo im Abwasserrohr der Toilette. Statt dieses Leck zu schliessen, hat man mir freundlicherweise einen Aufnehmer und einen Eimer vor die Tür gestellt. Ich habe also mehrmals am Tag das Abwasser aufgewischt um nicht nach dem duschen in der Brühe zu stehen. Die Beschreibung der Lage des Objektes ist sehr ungenau. Hätte ich gewußt wo das Haus liegt, ich hätte es niemals gebucht. Ein ortsfremder so wie ich, findet niemals alleine zu dem Haus. Die Straßen in diesem Viertel sind alle ohne Namen. So bin ich leider auch einmal mit dem Auto in einer dieser sog. Straßen stecken geblieben. Die Gastgeber waren sehr nett, haben mich einmal zum Essen eingeladen aber die Bezeichnung Premium ist hier nicht angebracht! Einige Dinge sind auch nicht so, wie in der Anzeige beschrieben. So gibt es keine Mikrowelle oder Zentralheizung, es gab nur einen uralten Kochtopf in dem man nicht kochen will. In dem Kamin wurde noch nie ein Feuer gemacht, vielleicht mal vor 50 Jahren als die Tante noch lebte. An den Kleiderschrank kommt man nur, wenn man sich auf das Bett stellt und die untere Schublade bekommt man nur knapp halb auf. Ins Bett kommt man nur über einen zweistufigen Tritt. Für Menschen mit Handicap wirklich total ungeeignet und kein Premium
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2023
This review is as incomprehensible, as it is inaccurate. We had excellent friendly relations with this guest, so it is hard to understand how he could write such a wild misrepresentation. A storm blew out the internet and other things around the island and the internet provider was not able to repair or replace the router immediately. There was no sewage leak. We always meet our guests and bring them to the house, as we did with this guest. And he certainly was able to make his coffee every morning. And so on. The house is certainly as described in the listing, and in an ideal location, as verified by comments from our many satisfied guests over the years. It is is an excellent state of repair, with new modern fixtures and everything working. We can only direct the reader to read all our other fine five star reviews from the past years, and to book with us and come see for yourselves. You will love it, as so many have!

10/10 Excellent

marie-helene b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely garden
Ideal pour un couple. Accueil irréprochable et fleuri. Petite ville animée, peu de touristes. Très bien située
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Thanks so much for your visit, and your lovely review. We hope to see you again in the future. You are welcome any time. All the best! Till we meet again.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zu Gast bei Freunden
Trotz später Stunde wurden wir von unseren Vermietern Stella und Konstantinos herzlich empfangen. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich und wirkt keineswegs eng, auch gab es keine Probleme mit dem Stauraum. Besonders angenehm sind die beiden schattigen Sitzplätze im Garten, wo man sich auch bei großer Hitze gut aufhalten kann. Die Nachbarin schenkte uns selbst gebackenes Brot und Konstantinos forderte uns auf, uns aus seinem Gemüsegarten zu bedienen. So sieht wahre Gastfreundschaft und ein perfekter Urlaub aus.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for you kind words. We enjoyed having you and hope to see you again in future. All the best!

10/10 Excellent

Jens-Uwe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kleines Idyll auf Rhodos
Das süße kleine Ferienhäuschen liegt am Rande, etwas oberhalb, des lebendigen Ortes Archangelos, der seine Ursprünglichkeit bewahrt hat. Küche, Bad und Zimmer sind vollständig und liebevoll eingerichtet, wir haben uns sofort heimisch und überaus wohl gefühlt. Danke auch nochmal für den netten Empfang und die tolle Gastfreundlichkeit von Stella und Kostas. Wir hatten viel Freude in dem hübschen und schön angelegten Garten, von dem man einen wunderbaren Blick auf den Ort und das Tal hat. Einfach zum Geniessen. Zum Strand von Stegna sind es 10 min. mit dem Auto, oder 15 min. zur traumhaften Tsambika Bucht mit schönem Sandstrand. Ein wunderbarer (viel zu kurzer) Urlaub mitten im griechischen Leben.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schön war's!
Das Häuschen ist liebevoll dekoriert und mit allem ausgestattet, was wir brauchten. Dass die Wohnfläche klein ist, spielte für uns im Sommer keine Rolle, da der hübsche Garten und die Terrasse immer schöne und schattige Sitzmöglichkeiten boten. Großes Plus: Stella und Konstantinos wurden bei der englischsprachigen Kommunikation mit den Gästen von Jesse unterstützt, die immer ansprechbar war und in jeder Situation helfen konnte.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for your visit. We hope to see you again in future. All the best! (Stella and Constantinos, and Tharrini/Jessie)

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Ferienhaus
Sehr nette Nachbarn
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you! And the neighbors (Stella's Aunt who makes the bread in her outdoor wood oven) spoke highly of you too! We all look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

MARTINE R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Agréable séjour
Endroit très agréable et très calme. Merci à Stella et à Tharreni pour leur gentillesse et leur serviabilité. Emplacement à conseiller.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words and for your visit. We hope we will see you again in the future at Castle Garden. All the best! Stella and Constantinos (and Tharreni)

2/10 Terrible

Bernd B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
een grote tegenvaller
Het huisje was bereikbaar via 44 ongelijke tredes en was erg klein. Het bed was smal en lag op een podium, zodat je over elkaar heen moest kruipen om er in te komen. Er waren geen bedlampjes. De lakens en handdoeken werden tijdens ons veertien-daags verblijf niet verschoond, hetgeen toch zeer gebruikelijk is. Het buitengebied was erg klein, met het raam van de Griekse buren op nog geen 5 meter afstand. Dus geen enkele privacy. De op de site geroemde vriendelijke eigenaren hebben we, na de ontvangst, gedurende het hele verblijf niet meer gezien. Zeker voor wat oudere mensen is deze locatie totaal ongeschikt.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
The house is exactly as shown in the pictures. As anyone can see from the pictures, there is a huge terraced garden and shady grapevines. The neighbors are nowhere closeby. (Although Stella's Auntie from next door will come and bring you fresh baked bread from her outdoor wood oven!) It is extremely private with a wonderful peaceful, serene atmosphere and view. As for the owners and manager, we live next door, and a couple houses away. And, respecting the privacy of guests... we leave our guests alone, after a friendly greeting and assurances that we are nearby if they need anything, plus they have our telephone and email. (Often we do have barbecues with guests, depending on the dynamics--we leave them alone, and follow their lead. These guests who wrote this review made it clear they wanted to be left alone when we said anything you need at all we are right here closeby, just let us know--we received a very curt, no, we need nothing) These guests left a day early without contacting us and without a word. We were baffled! There is a wide, safe cement stairway up from the street. The steps are mentioned in descriptions of the house. We showed the couple the clean towels and sheets in the drawer by the bed in case they wanted to change the bed, also beach towels, anything one might need. The house is yours for the time you rent it. There is no maid service offered. The house is sparkling clean when we give it to guests and we expect to find it the same way. We do not go into the house while guests are in residence--we respect their privacy! The bed is a standard double bed and easily accessible--as pictured--a typical Greek loft bed. We have had many guests over the past three years--of many ages, old and young-- and always a five star review , wonderful comments, which you can see and read, and very friendly relations. We are baffled by this quite unusual and out of character response and we would wonder just why these guests did not communicate with us. In any case, as many other guests have exclaimed happily when they enter the house and the yard "It's exactly like the pictures"! What you see is what you get. And a lot more, too. Very friendly people welcoming you and extending gracious Greek hospitality. We have made happy friendships with our guests and hope to continue to do the same! Everyone is welcome! Come and stay with us any time year round!

10/10 Excellent

eric t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable séjour
Merci pour votre hospitalité, la quiétude de votre maison et son emplacement a l écart de la ville. Nous nous y sommes beaucoup plus et avons apprécié ce havre de paix. Merci Stella et a son amie qui ont tout fait pour rendre outre séjour agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you! It was lovely having you as guests, and we hope to see you again. You are most welcome any time. Until then, we wish you all the very best. Stella, Constantinos, and Katerina (and Tharrenί)

10/10 Excellent

Jochen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epharisto Archangelos!
Wir haben uns vom ersten Moment an wohlgefühlt. Schon der Empfang mit erfrischenden Melonenstücken und familärer Begrüßung war herzlich. Das Haus entspricht in allen Punkten der Beschreibung und ist komplett ausgestattet. Die Klimaanlage funktioniert gut, aber wir haben die meiste Zeit, wenn wir nicht unterwegs waren, auf der grün bedachten ( wilder Wein) Terrasse oder ein paar Stufen höher auf dem Plateau mit den Liegen verbracht. Nachts haben wir herrlich ruhig und bequem geschlafen. Ein kleiner Tip: Nehmen Sie im Sommer nicht zu viel Kleidung mit, der Stauraum für Koffer im Haus ist begrenzt und die Waschmaschine und die Trocknungsmöglichkeiten an der frischen Luft funktionieren hervorragend! Fazit: Wir werden Rhodos erneut besuchen und bei Verfügbarkeit dieses Haus erneut buchen! Das ganze persönliche Ambiente mit der Vermieterfamilie,den Nachbarn mit frischem Brot aus dem Backofen und der Nachabrin links mit noch warmen Eiern aus dem Hühnerstall war erfischend entspannt. Ganz besonderer Dank gilt auch der Betreuung von Tharreni, die bei jeder Frage wie von Zauberhand auf der Terrasse stand! Epharisto Archangelos! Susanne, Jochen und unsere schwarze Labradorprinzessin Moilly, 17 Tage im Juli 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Aw, thanks so much. We so enjoyed having you. And we look forward to seeing you--and Moilly!--again! All the best!

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus in herrlicher Umgebung
Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Haus war sehr sauber mit einer schönen Außenanlage am Fuße der Akropolis. Es ist ideal für 2 Personen. Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich und bemüht. Wir kommen sicher wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for coming! We are so glad you enjoyed the house. We look forward to seeing you again! Until then, All the best! Stella and Constantinos (and Tharreni)

10/10 Excellent

Hanna S.

Gemütliche Pension mit wunderbarem Ausblick
Herzliche Gastgeber, gemütlich eingerichtete Ferienwohnung mit tollem Garten zum Entspannen. In der Küche ist alles vorhanden! Der Ausblick auf die Akropolis ist einmalig! Die Stadt ist im November wenig hektisch und perfekt zum Kennenlernen der Menschen und Kultur. Insgesamt eine ganz tolle Unterkunft und Lage!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for your visit, and for your nice review. We enjoyed having you and hope you will come again. I might add that Archangelos is, even at the height of the tourist season in summer, not a tourist town like Lindos or other more hectic places, but, though containing all the stores and services of a large town, its pace is more quiet, and definitely that of an actual Greek village, relatively untouched by tourism. This is why many visitors who simply like Greece as Greece in a traditional way, choose Archangelos with its more quiet non-touristy atmosphere. Do come again, off-season or on, the house is available year round.

10/10 Excellent

Karsten D.

So schön, wie es auf dem Foto aussieht
Wir haben drei Wochen am Rand der Kleinstadt Archangelos in dem schönen Domizil verbracht. Sehr hübsch renoviert und eingerichtet, umfangreich ausgestattet bis hin zu einer Waschmaschine. Gut geeignet für zwei Personen, die abseits der Touristenzentren in ruhiger Lage inmitten der einheimischen sehr freundlichen Bevölkerung wohnen wollen. Wegen der vielen Treppenstufen (Hanglage) sollte man gut zu Fuß sein. Der lebendige Ortskern mit so ziemlich allen Versorgungsmöglichkeiten ist in drei Minuten zu Fuß erreicht, zum Stegna-Strand fährt man mit dem Auto rund drei Kilometer. Eine klare Empfehlung für Individualisten.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for your kind words. It was lovely having you, and we look forward to seeing you again! And meanwhile I think we will try to put together some walking routes around the area that will be easy to find!

10/10 Excellent

Martin K., Berlin

Ein herzliches Willkommen
Als wir im September 2018 in dieses kleine traditionelle Haus zogen hatten wir noch 38 Grad .Dank der Klimaanlage war davon nichts zu merken. Das Haus ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber gepflegt.Das vermietende Ehepaar bemüht sich sehr den Gästen den Urlaub so angenehm wie möglch zu machen.Sie sind sehr zugänglich und versuchen auch bei Sprachbarrieren ihr Möglichstes! Wir haben uns wie Familienangehörige gefühlt. Sie waren aber nie aufdringlich.Besonders genossen haben wir das schattige Plätzchen direkt vor der Tür ,eine Weinreben Pergola .Im übrigen sind alle Fotos authentisch und nicht geschönt .Dieses Feriendomizil können wir nur empfehlen!!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your visit and your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

8/10 Good

Cristina C.

Una vacanza piena di fascino in una vera città Greca lontana dal turismo di massa
Ai primi di settembre 2018 siamo stati in questo piccolo e grazioso alloggio arredato in vero stile greco e rifornito di tutto il necessario, il Dehors con pianta di vite e grappoli d'uva è stupendo, perfetto di giorno per ripararsi dalla calura e di sera quando è illuminato da piccole lanterne che creano un atmosfera magica. Il proprietario è gentilissimo molto discreto e disponibile, in generale tutto il paese di Archangelos ci ha accolto con cordialità, ci sono molti negozi dove si trova verdura, frutta e pesce di ottima qualità a prezzi bassi, inoltre supermercati, bellissimi bar e taverne per gustare piatti e bevande tipiche. L'Acropoli è a 10 minuti a piedi dalla casa, bellissimo il panorama e il tramonto che si gode da lì; le numerose spiagge sono da pochi a decine di minuti in auto noi abbiamo noleggiato uno scooter ma consiglio l'auto per il rischio di vento e per potersi muovere più agevolmente alla sera. Archangelos non è molto turistica e la consigliamo solo a chi ama la tranquillità e ama inserirsi nella quotidianità degli abitanti è comunque situata in zona strategica, si possono raggiungere infatti le località più famose in poco tempo (Lindos, Kolimbia, Faliraky,Valle delle farfalle, Seven Springs). Gli spazi in casa sono ridotti, ma vivendo fuori tutta la giornata non pesano, uniche note negative, accedere al letto può risultare scomodo e la tenda della doccia non è ben fissata al muro e spesso cade e se cucinate in casa procuratevi una presina e un sottopentola perchè non ci sono. Nel complesso siamo rimasti entusiasti e sicuramente torneremo in questa casa in una prossima vacanza. Cristina e Giuliano
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Cristina and Giuliano, It was lovely having you, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!. Stella was so busy with the festival at the monastery working all day and night too, as thousands of people come from all over, so she did not have a chance to see you when you left and to give you the Archangel Michael icon to remember our little town of Archangelos! Next time when we see you! Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed the house, and the town. Mia Fatsa, Mia Ratsa, after all, Italians and Greeks are so much alike, same people! However we are sorry you didn’t mention to us in person that you couldn’t find a potholder, and the shower curtain was bothering you, that is so easily fixed, and Constantinos is there next door every day at home in case you need anything, and also Tharreni closeby who speaks perfect English, (and a little opera Italian, haha), in case there is any confusion. We are always available for anything you might need. I don’t know if you can change the four stars to five, but if it is possible, you know, this is what determines our position on the website, so that people will see the house. The more stars we get the closer it puts us to the top of the list so that people will see the house. Anyway, thanks again for your visit, we loved having you, and hope to see you again. Archangel Michael be with you! All the best, Stella and Constantinos (and Tharreni)

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Charmante petite maison calme et agreable
Maison bien équipée. Conforme à la annonce. Terrasse agréable et calme. très bon accueil.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Merci beaucoup. Nous espérons que vous reviendrez à Castle Garden.

10/10 Excellent

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sehr ursprüngliches Häuschen in einer ruhigen Gegend
Wir hatten 3 sehr schöne Wochen auf Rhodos. Obwohl die Unterkunft am Ortsrand liegt, ist man in 5 Minuten zu Fuß im "Zentrum" mit vielen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants und mitten im Rhodischen Leben. Einige Kritikpunkte gibt es aber: Das Bett (Schlafboden) ist für 2 Personen viel zu schmal (etwa 1,35 m) und die Matratze war sehr hart. Der Kleiderschrank ist nur erreichbar, wenn man auf dem Bett steht, und das untere Schubfach lässt sich nicht komplett herausziehen. Ansonsten war alles da, was für einen Urlaub benötigt wird.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your visit. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Certainly tastes vary when it comes to sleeping arrangements, and for that reason we ordered a "medium" mattress for the house, neither "soft" nor "hard", so we are sorry it did not meet your tastes, but you could have mentioned it and we would have supplied you with some soft padding. As for the size of the mattress, it is a double, which is the standard for sleeping two people, couples, world-wide. Again, tastes vary, but.... As for "standing on the bed", one needs to realize that it is a sleeping loft--the floor of the sleeping loft is the bed, one is not standing up on top of a "bed" to open the closet. (as one can see from the pictures) Any concerns any guest has can be mentioned to the owners, who are readily available next door, as is their friend (who meets all the guests and assists with managing the guesthouse) who is fluent in English and lives only a few steps away, all of whom are all too willing and able to accommodate any reasonable request.

10/10 Excellent

Petra G., Offenbach am Main Alemagne

Sehr geschmackvolle, kleine Unterkunft
Kleines, sehr ruhiges Häuschen mit netten Besitzern neben an. Alles ist vorhanden. Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Nur das Bett ist fur altere Menschen nicht geignet, da nur uber kleine Stufen zuganglich. Der Blick auf das Dorf und die Umgebung sowie die kleine Akropolis sehr harmonisch. Frühstücken und Essen unter einem Weindach. Ein idealer Entspannungsort für den Grosstadt geplagten.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen D.

Sehr stimmungsvolles kleines Steinhäuschen mit allem, was man braucht. Ganz liebe Vermieter!
Bin rundum glücklich und zufrieden, dass ich dieses Häuschen gemietet habe. Wunderbarer Blick auf die natürlich-griechisch gebliebene Stadt und die schön illuminierte Burg (Akropolis).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for your nice review. We loved having you and hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

sehr gemütlich
klein, aber fein man ist gleich zu Hause
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hello Ruth, Thanks so much for your kind words! It was lovely having you! Please come again, any time!

8/10 Good

Joachim B.

Sehr schönes, geschmackvoll und perfekt eingerichtetes Häuschen mit gemütlichemr Garten
Sehr nette Vermieter, die nebenan wohnen. Man lebt praktisch mit Einheimischen zusammen. In der Nähe (3 km entfernt) liegt der schöne Sandstrand von Stegna mit vielen Tavernen und Fischrestsurants. Hier gibt es noch keinen Massentourismus. Die sehenswerten Städte Rhodos und Lindos sind mit dem Auto in einer halben Stunde zu erreichen, der Flughafen ist etwa eine 3/4Stunde vom Haus entfernt.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eloïse A.

Absolutely fabulous!
We really spent a great time in this lovely place. This fully equipped house is really cosy and full of charm. The terrace is quite large, fully flowered and sunny. Definitely a romantic place ! Stella and her husband are really friendly, helpful and full of hospitality. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks so much! It was a pleasure having you! You are most welcome to back any time!