Greek retreat on the wonderful island Rhodes, welcome to The Citrus House

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The Citrus House, our little Greek gem in Kalavarda, Rhodes.

The Citrus House, a wonderful spacious 3 bedroom villa in Rhodes.

Enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine overlooking the sea and mountains.

The plunge pool is perfect for kids & adults to cool off anytime of the day.

The perfect place to enjoy your own Meze and wine mid afternoon

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Kalavarda, Egeo

Kalavarda Beach
‪12 min walk‬
Ancient Kamiros
‪8 min drive‬
Church Agios Nikolaos Foundoukli
‪21 min drive‬
Rhodes (RHO-Diagoras)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Citrus House is our second home and we delighted to have opened it up for people to come and enjoy all the west coast of Rhodes has to offer.

The villa sits on the edge of a gorgeous little Greek village called Kalavarda. Here you can embrace the Greek way of life, in fact it's very hard not too. Our guests are always welcomed into the local taverna's, and the Greek ladies who go for their morning swim most days will always shout 'Kalimera' , Life in Kalavarda is simple, slow and wonderful!

A beautiful spacious villa suitable for families, groups and couples. Three bedrooms sleeping up to six people. (please see notes about 3rd bedroom layout) and a relaxing well maintained garden where you can enjoy a cooling dip in the plunge pool. With Sea and mountain views and only a 5 minute walk to the local beach you’ll feel well and truly relaxed from the moment you arrive.

Kalavarda is a well known popular spot in the Kitesurfing community, bringing a wonderful summer vibe to the area.

The house is a perfect base for exploring by foot or bike, hiking the mountains or riding the coastal road our local bike rental company are located just next door.

It’s an easy 20 minute drive from the airport and a 30 minute drive into Rhodes Town. The local bus runs frequently from the main road which is just a couple of minutes walk away. If you prefer car hire just let me know and I can help you arrange flexible hire for a very reasonable price with a no fuss hassle free service.

The house is professionally maintained with our English housekeepers living close bye.

Property manager

Karen Wilson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Washer

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children of any age are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do not leave air conditioning running when not in the house

Always lock doors and windows and drop shutters when leaving the house

Respect the quiet neighbourhood

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1425430

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rhodes

Located in Rhodes, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. Rhodes Port and Mandraki Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elli Beach and Tsambika Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Park Faliraki, or check out an event or a game at Diagoras Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

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Kalavarda, Egeo

What's nearby

Kalavarda Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Ancient Kamiros - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
Church Agios Nikolaos Foundoukli - 21 min drive - 18.5 km
Seven Springs - 26 min drive - 25.5 km
Tsambika Beach - 33 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

Rhodes (RHO-Diagoras) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Valley of Butterflies - ‬16 min drive
‪Παράγκα - ‬23 min drive
‪Billy's Place Pub - ‬9 min drive
‪Taverna Old Kamiros - ‬3 min drive
‪Porto Antico - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Greek retreat on the wonderful island Rhodes, welcome to The Citrus House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Greek retreat on the wonderful island Rhodes, welcome to The Citrus House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Greek retreat on the wonderful island Rhodes, welcome to The Citrus House located?

This family-friendly Rhodes villa is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ancient Kamiros, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kremasti Beach and Profitis Ilias. Castle of Kritinia and Church Agios Nikolaos Foundoukli are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

8 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schönes Haus

Es hat alles super geklappt. Das Haus ist wunderschön, sauber und toll eingerichtet. Es gibt alles was man braucht. Abends auf dem Balkon zu sitzen war wunderschön. Die Vermieterin war sehr nett und wir können das Haus nur weiterempfehlen.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison très agréable, spacieuse

Idéalement située pour visiter l’île.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Véronique H.

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

séjour à Rhodes

location très agréable et fonctionnelle. Bien située pour visiter l'île. le fait d'être à l'ouest de l'île permet d'assister tous les soirs à de merveilleux couchers de soleil, les plages sont plus accessibles et moins peuplées qu'à l'est de l'île, c'est plus reposant. Merveilleuse vacances en famille.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Johan S.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Beautifull, nice house.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna McNeil

2 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home from home ❤️

We had a lovely time at the citrus house, only two of us but would be perfectly comfortable with 6, everything you needed a perfect home from home! Loved the location and exploring the beautiful island of Rhodes. Thank you Karen and family for sharing this beautiful place with us 🙏

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tista

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Citrus House offers a great location if you prefer a quiet environment away from the resorts. It's also spacipus, comfortable amd well-equipped - just what we needed after 10 days of fairly intense travelling (which is always wonderful, but exhausting!). We hired a car at superb rates from a provider recommended by the owner and found it very easy to explore the island from the base im Kalavarda. Comms was also exceptional.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

20 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wundervoller Ort für Familien

Alles war wie angegeben vorhanden. Die Kommunikation war perfekt - einfach, schnell und persönlich. Das Haus bietet alles was benötigt wird und die Strände und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind mit dem Auto schnell zu erreichen.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan E.

3 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 wunderschöne Wochen

Wir hatten 2 sehr schöne Wochen im Citrus House und haben uns auf Anhieb wohlgefühlt. Der Kontakt zu den Vermietern war sehr nett und es wurde sehr schnell reagiert (bei einem Ausfall der Wasserversorgung). Die Einrichtung entsprech genau den Fotos, war aber etwas spartanisch, was für uns aber kein Problem war. Nur die Kaffeemaschine könnte durch eine Maschine ersetzt werden (Heizplatte leicht angerostet). Die Lage war für uns ideal. Das Einzige, was uns manchmak nachts störte, waren die bellenden Hunde. Aber das hat natürlich nichts mit der Wohnung zu tun. Wir würden die Wohnunh nochmals mieten.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sylvia K.

15 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zwei schöne Wochen im Citrus House

Das Citrus House hat eine tolle Lage in Kalavarda, der Ortskern ist in zwei Minuten Fußweg zu erreichen, die Taverne dort können wir sehr empfehlen. Aber auch der Strand mit der Taverne Sea House ist fußläufig in zehn Minuten zu erreichen. Die Ausstattung des Hauses könnte besser sein (die Bluetooth-Boxen konnten nicht geladen werden, weil die Kabel nicht da waren, Sonnenschirme für den Strand gab es auch keine, obwohl in der Beschreibung). Die Küche war für uns (zwei Personen) ausreichend, leider waren die Messer stumpf. Wir haben aber auch nicht gekocht, sondern nur dort gefrühstückt. Betten waren super. Beim Ankommen hätte das Haus etwas sauberer sein können, Böden waren wohl nicht gereinigt. Ansonsten haben wir den Urlaub dort sehr genossen.

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Margareta P.

29 Apr 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

"Being able but not wanting"

The owner did not follow HomeAways intention of refund , 3 weeks erlier return due to covid 19 at our 8 week stay. The owner feels greedy and stingy. On arrival 18 hours erlier than planned,we had to pay an overpriced for overnight stay. Directly at covid 19restrictions in Greece, we were "offered " 4 weeks before planned return trip to stay until June, because the owner needed money! We got repeated reminders to save on electricity and Wifi. We were not allowed to recieve family members for more than 1 week without paying extra. The best with the house was the owners subcontractor Steve, who arranged everything without blame. The grill that would be in the inventory list did not exist, but Steve arranged one. The old faucet at the sink leaked when we arrived and caused later flooding at night, but Steve quickly arranged for a plummer. Steve knew that the front door was leaking water during every rain, but had not recieved permission from the owner to fix this. The shortcomings were many current equipment. The knives was unusable. Not even basic kitchen appliances were available. Cutting boards were old and unhygienic. Outdoor furniture cushions were broken and dirty. Mold was developed against exterior walls in several rooms. We are entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry in our home country, but would never treat costumers in this way. Although the area and the house are nice, we cannot recommend the owner.

Stayed 56 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Davide L.

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday

Everything perfect. Quite and clean home.

10/10 Excellent

Arend N.

9 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Citrus House stay

Quiet and easy place, far from the busy tourist business. Great to come to rest and explore the best of Rhodes

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang F.

30 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Urlaub

Schönes großzügiges Ferienhaus unter Einheimischen, neben einer Zitronenplantage gelegen. Kurzer Weg zum Strand, Klimaanlage, alles einwandfrei. Sehr gerne wieder!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang F.

21 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice villa

we had nice holidays, friendly housekeepers, good weather!

6/10 Okay

Nina V., Schönberg In Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

7 Sept 2018

Lovely Island

Dear Karen! The Citrus House was quite easy to find and the house was clean and fortunately the fridge was equiped with everything we needed for first breakfast - thank you for that. Steve was very helpful and friendly - we felt very welcome. We were a little upsed that the third bedroom turned out to be a space behind the bathroom whitout window or door. The description on the homepage was "3 bedrooms" - but the kids accepted that. For a family of five was the table on the balcony a little too small and only four chairs but we dealed with it by taking the table and chairs form the terrasse and so we spend great evenings on the balcony with a fantastic view. For me as a busy mum would have been a dishwasher a great help in the kitchen. Rhodes is a great place to be and we discovered the whole island by car. The citrus house was a great homebase - and the wonderful seahouse taverna at the beach. Fabulous food. I could absolutely recommend the villa - but only for families of four if they are like us and love cooking and sitting together. When you love to stay the days out and have lunch or dinner in a taverna, you can fill the villa with up to six people. Even if I had bad luck (slipped on the stairs and broke my ellbow in the second week of our stay) I would love to return to Rhodes.

10/10 Excellent

Birgit v.

2 July 2018

Wir sind rundum zufrieden!

Wir haben zu dritt eine wundervolle Woche im "citrus house" verbracht. Die Fahrzeit vom Flughafen beträgt nur etwa 25 Minuten und dank der guten Beschreibung ist das Haus leicht zu finden. Die Lage bietet sich an, um von dort aus Tagesausflüge z.B. nach Lindos oder Rhodos Stadt zu unternehmen. Die Küche ist komplett ausgestattet, alles war sauber und hat funktioniert, die Klimaanlage hat uns abends sehr gute Dienste geleistet. Die Schlafzimmer verfügen über ausreichend Stauraum und die Betten sind mit sehr guten Matratzen ausgestattet. Es gibt frische Handtücher, Bettwäsche und ein Telefon mit allen wichtigen Nummern für den Notfall. Bei durchgehend sommerlichen Temperaturen haben wir die Strände, das Meer, den Balkon und den Garten in vollen Zügen genossen. Die Menschen waren unglaublich freundlich und wir hatten eine tolle Zeit. Vielen Dank an Karen, Steven, Lisa

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Suzanne R.

18 Sept 2017

A well presented property in a quiet village

A very relaxed place to stay and enjoyed exploring Rhodes. On a negative note, a proper shower not just a hand held shower head to wash down with in a bath without even a shower curtain would have been better and the plunge pool had a lot of gravel in it, feel it should have been cleaned before we arrived, but overall a good place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

13 Aug 2017

Everything you could want or need

Karen has thought of everything with this place. It's a great space with a lovely balcony and garden in an authentic Greek village. Quieter side of the island and wilder sea, perfect for kitesurfers. Easy to get to from the airport and helpful maintenance man Steve helped us with an inexpensive taxi to a wedding. Great place. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

13 Aug 2017

Beautiful Villa away from the tourist route

We stayed at the Citrus House for a week in the middle of tourist season. Fortunately in Kalavarda it does not feel crowded at all. Instead we relaxed at the private Mini-Pool, had a great time at the nearby beach, where you get sunbeds and a place in the shade for free and ate at secluded Tavernas. The villa itself is very beautiful and well thought about. You find absolutely everything you might need. The beds are comfy, everything is clean, the interior is very nice and the information about the region, that they have stocked in a guestbook are helpful too. Overall we had a wonderful stay and we would love to come again sometime in the future :D

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eric W.

15 Aug 2016

2 weeks in Rhodes

Very nice house, not far away from the beach. The village is very typical, no many tourist and the Greeks are very friendly. The villa is a terraced house, so you have neighbours (we didn't read it and we think that it's an important information).

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

4 Aug 2016

Relaxation at it's best

A glorious stay in a beautiful place. You couldn't wish for a more relaxing place to wyle away the time and the beautiful Greek sun. It had everything we needed in a lovely friendly village where we were made to feel so welcome. Somehow I don't think it will be the last time we visit Citrus House. Thanks to Karen for making the booking so easy. And for Steve for helping when we got there.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

leora s.

18 July 2016

Well postponed and clean, asthetic and cimfortable

Enjoyed our stay.calm and relaxing...away but not too far from the madding crowd Well servced with attentive friendly staff. Airconditioning in living space not as strong as we would have liked. All considered,we would return happily. Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

30 Nov 2015

Just Perfect !

The property was everything we could have wanted. It was immaculate and had everything you could possibly need. The owners have thought of everything . The location was perfect for us , in walking distance of the beach and the gorgeous village square . Lovely authentic Greek restaurants close by and more beautiful beaches down the coast road . Perfect .

About the host

Hosted by Karen Wilson

Hi I'm Karen, just one of the four members of The Wilson family. We are extremely privileged to own our own little piece of Greece, and love nothing more than welcoming other people to experience all the Island has to offer.

Our girls, now in their teens have been enjoyed 13 years of family holidays at The Citrus House and have many fond memories. We hope that we can help you make your own wonderful memories too.

I personally make it my mission to ensure your whole experience from enquiry through to stay and return is as easy as possible. I'm always at the end of an email / phone.

So if you're wanting a stress free, relaxing, enjoyable experience with guidance from someone who loves all things Mediterranean look no further. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Why they chose this property

The Citrus House welcomes you with open arms just like the locals of Kalavarda. Fully equipped with everything you need for your holiday, you'll feel at home from the minute you walk through the door.

Stunning sea and mountain views, a peaceful location with nothing more than the sound of the local children playing, the odd tractor passing or the local Greek baker sounding his horn I can promise you you well slip into the Greek way of life very quickly.

Located in a pretty little village on the west coast of the island. Away from the crowds this village is the perfect place to relax and gather your thoughts or if you like a more active holiday then hiring a bike couldn't be easier, the bike hire man is just across the road. It's also great for hiking, walking and is quickly becoming well known amongst the Kite Surf community with a recently opened KiteSurf centre.

Although traditional and quiet it still has several tavernas within a short walk and is only a 5 minute stroll to the local beach. Just a 20 minute drive from the airport and 30 minutes to the vibran, famous Rhodes Town with plenty of larger and equally as lovely villages along the coast road.

Kalavarda is a truly wonderful little village with some truly wonderful friendly people.

What makes this property unique

The house is perfectly situated for you to enjoy both mountain and see views. It boasts it's own private garden and plunge pool. The house is cleverly designed with the bedrooms downstairs so they are nice and cool in the heat of the summer sun.

The house has a large open plan fully equipped living area upstairs plus two balconies so you really can catch the sun or if you prefer, the shade all day long. And no matter where you sit you will enjoy beautiful views.

Perfectly situated next to a citrus grove at certain times of the year it's possible to go pick your own fruits or you may even open your front door one morning to find a bag left for you by the local farmer.

We have equipped the house with everything you could possibly need to enjoy your holiday.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet 1

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