Villa Dora Villa Dora

There was plenty of room for the 16 of us across Villa Dora and Villa Giovanni when our group came to Rhodes for our wedding. The accommodations were top notch. I'd happily return and recommend both villas to any large group visiting the island.

We loved how calm this part of Faliraki felt, even though the busy tourist streets and beaches are only 500 meters away. Villa Dora is spacious, with room indoors and outside to sit, cook, and grill. The beach is just a three-minute walk, and the quieter, nicer Kathara bay is another three minutes farther. There's a mini market next door with most basics, including dairy, fruit, vegetables, and drinks. The larger supermarket takes a hefty 15-minute walk, so a taxi makes sense. We stayed four nights at the end of August, six adults and three children aged 10, 13, and 16. Upstairs, the bedrooms were excellent for two couples. The ground-floor bedroom worked well for two kids or young adults. The downstairs room is better for young people or anyone without back problems. A slice of heaven.

We felt very welcome at this big, comfortable house. There's plenty of space around it and the beach is close by. It was our first visit, and we're likely to come back.