Villa Rafail Greece

You’ll love staying in Villa Rafail, located in a quiet residential area near Lindos, on the southeast coast of the Dodecanese island of Rhodes in the Mediterranean Sea. This modern villa has two bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to six guests, ideal for a family, or friends’ sharing vacation. Villa Rafail is a charming semi-detached villa, set in its own grounds and lawned gardens, separated by a high stone wall for privacy. The villa is built over two storeys of classic white-washed walls, and benefits from panoramic sea views from the balconies.
Villa Rafail comes complete with private parking, and complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout. The villa’s well-maintained grounds are home to your own swimming pool, manicured lawns, and a play area. The interiors are bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, that open onto the terrace and flood the house with lots of natural light and cooling breezes. The villa has been furnished with contemporary pieces and decorated in a palette of crisp clean whites, sandy beiges, and hues of sea blues. The ambience is warm and welcoming, a real holiday home from home.
Enter the villa at the ground floor level, where there is a light open plan tile floor living space. The seating area has two beige sofas, one of which is a double sofa bed, there is a contrasting armchair, and wooden side tables, with a sideboard housing a flat-screen smart television that has pre-loaded streaming channels included. The adjacent white kitchen is fully equipped with all of the appliances you will need for a happy holiday, including a family-size fridge freezer, a built-in oven and hob, and a microwave. There is an indoor white table and brown chair dining set, perfect for a meeting at breakfast to discuss the day’s plans. A shower room completes the ground floor. Take the stairs to the first floor, where you will find two bedrooms, both with double beds, plenty of wardrobe space, and superbly furnished sea-view balconies, where you can sip cocktails and watch the sunset. There is a shared bathroom, which has a bathtub and shower head, a hand basin and WC.
We are sure you will be spending most of your day on the terrace and in the gardens. The step entry pool is just right for a cooling dip, whilst the surrounding sun loungers and shady parasols invite you to lay back, relax, and enjoy the vibe. Seek some shade under the ancient olive tree that takes centre stage on the gorgeous green grass, or get active with a game of ping pong or billiards in the play area. As dusk falls meet at the soft seating area under the shaded pergola for sundowners, before dining alfresco with food freshly cooked on the barbeque, and raising a glass of local wine to a happy holiday.
Villa Rafail can be found in a quiet residential area near the village of Lindos, on the southeastern coastline of the ancient Greek island of Rhodes, the jewel in the crown of the Dodecanese Islands. The villa is thirty-eight kilometres from Rhodes’ Diagaros International airport, a scenic hour’s drive away. In the village of Lindos, there are local shops and mini markets for daily provisions, cute cafes and bars for morning coffee and evening retsina, and lots of traditional family-run seafood tavernas, where you can sample some delicious Greek delicacies. Lindos has its own Acropolis, reputedly one of the most impressive sights in Rhodes, and the most idyllic beaches.
The nearest beach is St Paul’s, a seven-minute drive to this quiet resort with crystal clear easy entry waters and sandy beach. Within a few kilometres, the beautiful beaches of Navarone Bay, Pefki, and Kavos can be found. A short drive will get to the major sights of Kalithea Springs, Rhodes Waterpark, Rodini Park, Diagoras Stadium, Andreas Papandreou Park, and the Acropolis of Rhodes. For some holiday hot spots, and tourist entertainment make your way north of the villa to Faliraki, where those who like the nightlife, will find lots of lively clubs and bars. Rhodes really is a walker’s island with almost fourteen thousand square kilometres of local flora and fauna to explore. Walk through forests, hike up mountains, discover ancient sites along the way, and maybe stop at a welcoming village taverna to sample the local wine, honey, and herbs.
The ancient town of Rhodes is an hour’s drive from the villa, and well worth a visit. The old town of Rhodes has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and as you wander the narrow lanes, old streets, and fortifications you’ll see why. Rhodes’ history, architecture, and culture have been influenced by the Knights of St John, and Venetian and Ottoman conquests. Make sure you visit the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Castle of Monolithos, the Suleyamniye Mosque, the Archaeological Museum, and the Museum of Modern Greek Art. Don’t miss the many ornate churches, and count the eleven gates as you make your way around the old town. If you can’t pound the pavements, take a Segway tour, or stop for refreshment in a traditional taverna and sip ouzo as you watch the world go by.
For the adventurous, rent a quad bike, or join a jeep safari, then take a tour of the island. Make sure you take a boat trip, or better still charter your own yacht, and sail the high seas. Spend the day swimming and snorkelling, discovering secret bays and hidden coves, and enjoy a selection of Greek mezes on board. Venture further afield and island hop on a high-speed catamaran to the adjacent Dodecanese destinations, or even cross the sea and take a trip to Turkey, where you can enjoy some freshly caught fish feast in Fethiye.At Excellence Luxury Villas, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!