Villa Maya
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About the home
The perfect holiday retreat with easy access to just about anything you can imagine on this wonderful Greek Island ! Our villa is situated in a superbly tranquil setting, but when (or if) you want a change of scenery it's just a matter of minutes to drive to the beaches or numerous villages just bursting with Greek heritage.
Our property was completed in 2009 and was new to the rental market in 2010.
Situated in the quietest area of a development, at the edge of Pylonas village & just a 5 min drive from the spectacular and world famous village of Lindos.
We enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding hills, olive groves and distant mountains which can be viewed either while relaxing around the pool or sunbathing on the secluded 1st floor sun terrace.
The pool measures a generous 9 x 5 mtrs, and is perfect for that leisurely dip before breakfast, most certainly for night swimming under the stars and more importantly for those long, lazy, sunny days when you just want to chill out and top up that tan.
The house sits on one of the largest plots on the development affording our guests plenty of breathing space, the gardens are newly planted but aspiring! The villa is south facing and sun worshippers will relish the all day sunshine.
When you want a change you are within a 5 minute drive of several wonderful beaches . Whether it's the fun of messing about on the water - pedaloes, canoes,banana boats, waterskiing (if that's your thing !) - or just lounging around on sandy shores, you'll be spoilt for choice.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Vlicha, 2km |
| Will consider: | House swaps |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
This is our very own holiday home, long desired and now realised ! We have gone to great lengths to make this villa attractive and comfortable .
Internally we have created a real home from home with comfortable seating in the living room (air conditioned), a well stocked spacious kitchen/diner with oak table & chairs & every kind of utensil, pot or glass ! Quality king size & single mattresses, luxury bed linen & towels - ( pool towels provided ).
We have added special touches with Venetian mirrors in the bedrooms, interesting artwork and light fittings throughout.
In house entertainment includes 42" plasma flat screen TV, satellite connection including CNN & BBC news, DVD player with i-pod dock station, Wii games console & games, selection of DVDs, CDs, boardgames and large paperback library. We also offer free Wi-fi Internet access and free local telephone calls.
1st floor bedrooms - 1 with Kingsize bed, fitted wardrobes, A/C, private balcony with great views.
1 with Twin beds, fitted wardrobes, A/C, private balcony with views to Mt. Ataviros.
Ground floor bedroom with Kingsize bed, fitted wardrobes, A/C, patio doors to garden with outside space for chairs & table.
The kitchen/diner also has airconditioning and has direct access to the pool area via sliding doors and the living room opens out onto the veranda, where you can enjoy al fresco dining under the pergola.
Further details outdoors:
The 9 x 5 private swimming pool is well situated at the front of the property and boasts a shower and separate BBQ area, sunbeds, parasols etc.
We have supplied a badminton set (with net) and various ball games.
Gardens are newly planted and landscaped.
We have 2 mature Olive trees in our garden & some lovely Greek urns planted with typical Rhodian flora.
There is private parking for one vehicle but plenty of space for more outside the property.
It is just a 5min walk to Pylonas village centre with its tavernas, mini-markets and the unusual and lovely bell tower and church of St. Gerasimos.
Further details
Our rental rates include air-conditioning and provision of fresh linen on arrival, there are no hidden extras! For those of our visitors staying for 2 weeks or longer there will be a complimentary weekly change of linen.
Full pool management included with visits 3 times a week to clean and check acidity levels.
There will be an English-speaking couple who act as our local representatives, they will visit you within 24 hours of your arrival and will be happy to answer all your questions. They can be contacted by telephone if any problems should arise.They can also provide additional & personable management services such as airport pick up/drop off at a very reasonable fee. In addition, they can arrange delivery of rental car to your doorstep for a modest charge.
Full information guide with places of interest to visit, restaurants, activities, doctors, chemists, etc is available in the house.
Conditions
A 25% minimum deposit is required at the time of booking with remaining balance to be settled 8 weeks before your arrival date please. Payments in instalments acceptable as long as final instalment is received 8 weeks before your arrival.
We will also ask you to provide a refundable breakages deposit of £200 with the balance of your booking payment, to be refunded within 14 days of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
Our changeover days are Wednesday and Saturday. We aim to be as flexible as possible with regards to arrival & departure times, without charge, depending on next/previous bookings. You are welcome to discuss these times with us. Normally, property will be available from 4pm on day of arrival and must be vacated by 11am on day of departure.
No smoking in the house except on the balconies, front veranda and on the pool side please.
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Share videoThe Aegean Islands region
Rhodes, or Rodos in Greek, is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and one of the largest in the Aegean. Shaped like an arrowhead it is almost 80 kms long and 38kms at its widest point with a 220kms coastline.
It is close to the coastline of Turkey which is easily accessible by the ferries which leave daily from Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes Town.
This is also true of the islands of Symi - once famous for its sponge divers - and Chalki. Symi is a nearby island worth visiting for the spectacular views from its hillsides and the wonderful neo-classical houses clustered around the harbour.
The capital of Rhodes town is in the north and most of the tourist development is situated down the east coast reaching as far as Kiotari in the south -and on the west coast reaching almost to the airport, approx 14 kms from the capital.
The island has a varied geography, mountains and shady pine forests, coastal plains, the gentle hills of the south and a spectacular coastline.
Rodos boasts an average of 320 days of sunshine a year and has some of the most spectacular beaches in Greece, all within easy reach of the property.
The Rhodes / Lindos area
Although Rodos is firmly in the 21st century it still retains its typical Greek character.
From the fertile plains in the south & west ( where most of the local produce is grown ) to the towering Mt. Ataviros in the centre, the breathtaking views from the cliffs of Monolithos, the gloriously sandy beaches of the east coast to the magnificent southern sweep of the surfing paradise that is Prassonisi - Rodos has much to offer the lucky visitor.
Rhodes Old Town is the best preserved medieval town in Europe, a vast walled citadel which is an UNESCO world heritage site. Take a walk along the top of the gigantic walls and get a bird's eye view of the old town, Mandraki harbour and the azure sea beyond.
Browse in one of the many tourist shops that crowd the busy cobbled streets, eat and drink to your heart's content ( go on, you're on holiday !) in any one of the dozens of cafes and tavernas, visit the museums, mosques & the street of the Knights where you will feel that you have stepped back in time.
When you've had your fill exit through one of the many impressive gates and visit the New Town with its trendy shops and cafes, not forgetting to visit the 4 (!!!!) umbrella shops in Lambraki Street ! It's a treat to wander along the tree lined roads drinking in the mediterranean ambience.
Drive south along the east coast to Faliraki, for the young and maybe the young at heart, once a small fishing village and now a bold, brash party place with a surprisingly nice beach and a Waterpark which is definitely worth a visit.
For those who indulge there is Afandou - with an award winning par 72 golf course - just 15 min drive from Pylonas village.
In the centre of the island is Efta Piges (7 springs) and Petaloudes (Valley of the butterflies).
On the mountain of Profitis Ilias (the prophet Elias) we find the summer retreat of Mussolini , built during the Italian occupation and now a hotel.
In Lardos, just 5 mins drive from our village there is go karting and mini golf as well as tavernas, shops, hotels and many good restaurants.
Lindos is the most spectacular village on the island, just a 5 min drive away.
A fabulous confection of sugar cube houses clinging to the hillside crowned by the Acropolis, a 4th century temple to the goddess Athena, on each side an extraordinary vista of turquoise sea.
Take a walk through the shady cobbled streets and climb to the summit along a winding path, or take a Lindos taxi (as the donkeys are called).
As always there are untold shopping opportunities and rooftop tavernas to visit and enjoy the many wonderful views across Lindos beach and St Pauls Bay ( very romantic !)
Come the night it reveals itself as a partygoers dream with the bars and clubs opening well into the small hours.
Further south is Pefkos (Pine trees), once a sandy road running along the coast, now a thriving and lively beach resort with some restaurants well worth a visit of an evening - and still less than a 10 min drive away from home.
Continuing south we find a smattering of tourist areas before the island opens up into a rural, undeveloped plain with just traditional villages such as Gennadi, Lachania and Kattavia where life has barely changed for the last 50 years - mobiles & satelite TV notwithstanding !
At the very end of this lovely island we are delighted by the majestic sweep of the sands of Prassonissi - a surfing & windsurfing mecca for the purists but also a lovely place to play in the waves.
And that's just the East coast !!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Diagoras International Airport: 40 km |
| Ferry: | Mandraki, Rhodes Town |
Direct flights from most major airports in the UK to Rhodes ( Diagoras International Airport ), main carriers are Easyjet, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aegean & Olympic Air.
Off season ( Late November to late April ) Olympic & Aegean have flights via Athens.
Flights and ferries from Athens to Rhodes Town
Car hire firms are aplenty - at the airport are the usual giants - Hertz, Avis etc, some local companies and Holidayautos which can be booked online and are often the cheapest. There are also many Greek companies based near Pylonas - in Lindos, Pefkos, Lardos, Kiotari etc where deals can be struck in the time honoured Greek way !
A taxi ride from the airport takes about 40 mins and costs around 60 euros one way, so we feel a hire car works out better financially.
Activities near Rhodes
Watersports
Waterpark
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 11 Oct 2011 |
Villa Maya is a short walk from a small village with a couple of small shops, a small cafe or two and one taverna. Choices in the taverna were limited, but the food was very good an plentiful and really reasonably priced. The pool was lovely and in use nearly all day, thanks to some lovel weather. We spent nearly all our time, apart from sleeping and meal preparation, on the patio overlooking the pool and never used the well laid out and furnished living room. The nearby supermarket had it all, but for a poor choice of corkscrew. We ate twice in Lardos and food was good and reasonable. We had exactly what we looked for, a peaceful, regenerating and relaxed holiday with lots of sun, retsina and pool relaxing. If we go to Rhodes again, we would definitely stay at Villa Maya. Dea was lovely to book with and called while we were there to ensure all was okay. House managers and pool cleaner were English and helpful. Wifi was the bonus which decided us on Villa Maya. I agree with a previous poster, the mattress was excellent!! |
06 Oct 2011 |
Arrived at villa after picking up car at airport very nice couple met us when we arrived at villa what a beautiful place couldnt ask for more everything you can think of is their a very nice home from home with lovely sunshine. Lovely places within a short distance by car to see St Pauls Bay well worth seeing Lindos for lots of shops and great selection of places to eat and Rhodes Town a great day out . Went in May2010 for 1 week and cant wait to go back for 2 in 2012.Owner of villa Dea could not have been more helpful . |
03 Oct 2011 |
A very comfortable villa with a good sized and well maintained pool. The villa was well furnished (inside and out) with excellent TV and audio too - it's a shame the weather in Rhodes is so good because it meant that we never got spend much time indoors to enjoy the gadgets! Air conditioning was most welcome in the bedrooms which together with comfortable beds meant that we always got to sleep well. |
Guestbook for Villa Maya
Our villa was completed in 2009, new to the rental market in 2010 and this is our third season. We've had some wonderful guests...some of their comments are below....
29/06/11 - Jill & family:
''Villa had everything we needed and more, best pool in Pylona Gardens ! Excellent facilities, very
tastefully furnished. Friends and family rented others in the vicinity and Villa Maya was by far the
nicest ! ''
06/07/11 - Sam & party:
''The villa exceeded our expectations, truly lovely, very nice decor & lovely and secluded. 11 out of 10 !!''
23/07/11 - Jeremy & Lois:
''Villa Maya was perfect for our needs, really quiet and not far to drive to a lovely sandy beach.
Excellent facilities, furnishings were lovely & the TV/DVD & Wii were much appreciated !''
**2010**:
13/06/10 - Will, Sarah, John & Maria:
''Absolutely stunning villa & location! Rhodes is truly a very special island with the likes of St Paul's bay
and great food at Valentinas. We will be back !"
01/07/10 - Kathy, Steve, Gill, Richard & Don:
''Loved the pool and the upstairs terrace for sunbathing. We travelled from one end of the island to the
other. Enjoyed Pasonissi and can highly recommend Roulla's restaurant where we ate most
evenings. Steve & Helen (the local reps) were very helpful & informative''.
21/7/10 - Melanie, Phil & Amy:
''We had a fantastic holiday ! Villa beautiful and in a great location, also very well equipped''.
28/7/10 - Simon,Gill,Tom,Emma & Peter:
''Beautiful villa, wonderfully large pool. Great 2 weeks, we thoroughly enjoyed it''.
18/8/10 - Phil, Sue, Andrew & Sarah
''Very nice villa in excellent location for Lindos....would come back anytime, we are all sorry to be
going home !''
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| September | 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 795 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 11 | 28 Oct 11 | £ 695 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 725 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 29 Jun 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 725 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| September | 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 895 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 795 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter Period | 29 Oct 11 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 925 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 30 Jun 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 1125 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1225 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 925 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 3 Nov 12 | 27 Apr 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
You will find that we have priced ourselves favourably compared to other villas in the area despite offering additional advantages such as larger pool, larger gardens and luxury fittings and decor. Our aim is to provide value for money so that we can have satisfied visitors who will enjoy their stay and come back for more!
There are no hidden extras in our pricing, all expenses such as air-conditioning and fresh linen on arrival are included . Our English speaking representatives will visit within 24 hours to ensure that you are settling in and that all is in order ( they are also contactable by phone for any emergencies during your stay).
Rates are based on weekly stays for normal capacity to sleep 6 (with the exception of May, June, September & October when we offer a 4 person discount). On basis of 6 people, weekly rates work out as follows per person: £137.50 (May & Oct), £154.16 (June & Sep), £187.50 (July) & £204.16 (Aug)
Arrangements can be made to accommodate 8 people at an additional charge.
All payments are shown in sterling but arrangements can be made to pay in Euros at the going exchange rate. Payment by cheque or bank transfer preferable please.
Availability
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Availability notes:
Please note that at the moment, the propertry is only available to rent for the months of May to October inclusive.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Dea Le Bargy
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This villa has received 5 reviews from previous guests.  |
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