Set in a Quiet, Traditional Corner of the Village of Malona
2 Traditionally Restored Old Village Houses Next to Each Other
Houses are both open plan, sleeping up to 6.
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These 1895 original old village stone houses, restored with environmental materials are set in a quiet, traditional corner of the village of Malona. Just 5 minutes drive from the beautiful golden beach of Agathi, and the pretty harbour of Haraki, the village of Malona has alot to offer in both the summer and the winter. It is an active traditional agricultural village, surrounded by orange, mandarin and olive groves which keep the locals busy all year around. Malona is a small village with little narrow streets, and retains its Greek traditional pace of life. A place where the men of the village sit out in the evenings in the local cafes, and the women sit together in the streets with the children. Many here speak some English after time spent working in America, and you will find them mostly friendly. A 15 minute drive finds you in the beautiful village of Lindos for romantic evenings out, or 5 minutes in the other direction, in the heart of Rhodes 2nd town Archangelos.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 November 2011 - 20 March 2012 | €350 | 7 | ||
| 21 March 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €450 | 4 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 30 August 2012 | €500 | 4 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 5 November 2012 | £450 | 4 | ||
| 6 November 2012 - 25 March 2013 | £350 | 7 |
The Big House (2 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/6 all open plan Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 November 2011 - 20 March 2012 | €400 | 7 | ||
| 21 March 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €550 | 4 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £600 | 4 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 5 November 2012 | £550 | 4 | ||
| 6 November 2012 - 25 March 2013 | £400 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Up to 20% discounts now available for all dates in October and November.
Prices are for the property per week in Euros. Discounts can be negotiated for long winter lets.
Changeover day
Arrival and departure days are flexible. 4 night minimum booking. A surcharge of 50€ to be paid for 10pm - 8am arrivals who wish to be escorted to the property. A map can be provided of the property location.
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The Big House (2 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/6 all open plan
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This house is 100 sq.m. and has one large traditional 'camera' (archway) room, and 1 large bedroom upstairs. Bedroom (upstairs): There is a double bed, wardrobe and desk table. This 35 sq.m. room can be curtained to provide some privacy should you wish to sleep children on good air mattresses at one end of the room. Bathroom (downstairs): Fitted sink, walk in wet shower area, washing machine and WC. Kitchen: A large practical hand made kitchen, includes electric fan oven, and hob, fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee maker, and blender. Other parts of the main room include: a dining table area, a fitted desk corner and a large fireplace in one corner of the house, which is up a 30cm step where there is a sitting/sleeping mattress and everyone can hang out and relax playing games, watching TV in traditional style, enjoying the drama of the stones and 'camara' for a view. |
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Notes on accommodation
Fourno House: Air-conditioned with heat exchange for cooler months, plus 1 standing fan available. Solar heated water with electrical back up. Children are welcome, be aware there are no handrails to the platform beds and no stair gates, I find my 3 year old is deterred by a chair! The roof terrace is accessed by ladder like stairs. The Big House: Air-conditioned with heat exchange and 2 standing fans available. Solar powered hot water with electrical back up. Children are welcome, stair gates available for top and bottom of stairs. Extra facilities provided: Washing machine, Iron, Ironing board, Hairdryer, TV Greek channels with English speaking sitcoms and films, Mothercare large travel cot, booster chair, and 2 mountain bikes to be shared between the houses with a child seat & helmet on the ladies bike.
Accessibility
The properties are not suitable for wheelchairs. The Big House could be suitable for people with mobility difficulties who are happy to sleep on the traditional single sofa/bed downstairs, as the bathroom and kitchen facilities are also here.
Outside
Fourno House : Has a 55 sq.m. roof terrace accessed through small storage room. A corner of this area as you step out has a bamboo covered shaded area with sofa seat and 2 reclining chairs. There are also 2 deck chairs. The views from here are to the church, village and surrounding country which this house sits right on the edge of. General countryside noises should be expected. Parking to the side of the house on the street or up to the church area. Outside the front door is an old traditional cooking/BBQ area. The Big House: Has a parking area in front with a small seating area. Upstairs the 35 sq.m. balcony terrace is accessed through patio doors from the one large upstairs room. It has a large outdoor table with large umbrella, reclining chairs, and a hammock on a frame to sunbathe on.
Coast/Beach
A 5 minute drive takes you to the pretty little fishing harbour of Haraki, with very pleasant cafes and tavernas along it promenade. This is a shingle bay with a fast drop into the crystal clear water. Agathi beach next door is beautiful sand, and shallow easy access to the water. This beach has many sunbeds and some beach cafes. A 15 minute drive takes you to Lindos in one direction, to Kolimbia in the other, and not forgetting stunning Tsambika beach, or quieter Stegna beach in between.
Golf
An 18 hole golf course can be found 20 minutes drive away at Afandou.
Special interest holidays
Private or group yoga classes can take place in either of the houses, or you are only a 10 minute drive away from our Kolimbia venue where Art, yoga and other activities are taking place.
Travel
Rhodes Diagoras International airport is approx 40 km from Malona which takes about 40 minutes. Main harbour/port is in Rhodes town also 40 km away. Car hire is recommended for these houses to access all the local beaches and places of interest, although there is a regular bus service which heads to Lindos and Rhodes town from the village.
Distances
Lindos- 15 mins. Rhodes new and old town - 30-50 mins traffic depending. Faliraki - 20-30 mins - (Waterpark). Seven Springs - 15 mins. Kalithea Spa - 30 mins.
Further details
There are a few little local shops in the village, which have pretty well all your basic needs covered. There are also vans that drive around the village daily with fresh fruit, veg, fish and clothes on them, which are great value if you are confident enough to join in! There is a decent sized supermarket on the main road at Archangelos which is only a 5 min drive away. You will also find banks, and all general shops and services here too. There are a few eating places in Malona itself although a better selection can be found in Haraki. The new local sit in or take out Greek souvalaki place is handy and inexpensive. Lindos is where you will find the really active nightlife, with roof top bars and nightclubs.
Booking notes
To confirm a booking a non refundable deposit of 25% is required and can be paid by bank transfer in euro or sterling. The balance must be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival by the same method. A 100€ security deposit for damage or breakages must be given when you finalise payment, which will be returned to you upon your departure. Sheets, bath and hand towels provided. Please bring your own towels for the beach. Additional cleaning can be arranged at 50€ per time including sheet and towel changes.
Guest comments
We had a lovely holiday and very much enjoyed staying in your house and
being in Malona. In fact we recommended it to friends who wanted a holiday
this September (the Jefferies).
Best Wishes
Mick and Shelagh Henderson
1. The house was more than we expected, from the website it was difficult to imagine the layout of the bedrooms, my only criticism was we had to bring a chair down from upstairs for dining, no big deal at all!
2.We found the people of Malona very helpful,very friendly, and most people we came across in Rhodes were the same.As for the village it suited our needs perfectly.
3. Our favourite beach (we went to about 5 or 6 different ones) was definitely Agathi beach, most days we planned to go off the beach at around 12 or 1 oclock but some days we just stayed on and enjoyed the day there.
4.The taverna we dined at the most was El Kapitanos on the front, and we didn't have a bad experience in any places we dined at.
5.We would visit again there is so much to see.
House swap
House swap considered. We are looking for a house suitable for us and our nearly 4yr old son. We are always looking to go to London, Cornwall, Scotland, Holland, Venice, Cyclades islands, Norway, Denmark, Sweden & will consider any other destinations.
Owner profile
Traditional houses R us :o)
About the owner
Hi, I am Clare Lee, the owner and renovator of the two houses here. Our family, Dimitri, our son Ioannis and I live in Rhodes all year round, closer to town, in another traditional house that we also renovated. I am from England and came here to live permanantly 7 years ago, so that I could follow my dream to renovate traditional houses with due care to the environment, traditional methods of building and style. As an Interior designer, you will find the houses are practical, well detailed, and contain everything you need. Apart from being a Mum, and looking after the running of the houses, I am also an independant Yoga teacher. We have been renting these houses for a couple of years now, and people have been most enthusiastic about their experience. We trust you will be too.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I bought the houses in Malona as a stepping stone for us to the South of the island as we live near town for work purposes. We love to drive to all the corners of the island and Malona is perfectly situated for this, giving us an easy drive to join friends in Lindos, or to Kiotari for the fresh summer breezes, over to Monolithos for wild views and beaches, or for windsurfing madness down on Prassonisi beach on the far point of the island. Equally we love to sit in Haraki where we never fail to feel like we have arrived on a tiny Greek island somewhere. We enjoy the slow pace of the village and find we are able to relax when we arrive there riding through the village to get fresh bread and things without a crowd in sight.
Unique benefits of the property
Visitors are most thrilled here about the kitchen facilities and the fact that the house is not part of the touristic trail.
For booking and further information
Property Ref GR966
Clare Lee
Tel: (Greece) + 30 22410 60871
Mobile: (Greece) + 30 6946984511
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