Shirleys Cottage

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Shirley’s Cottage? It’s not actually in some touristy strip in Kalithies – it’s tucked away in this quiet residential area called Pindou that most visitors never even hear about. I mean, you’re still close enough to all the Rhodes action, but you get this authentic Greek neighborhood vibe that’s honestly pretty rare these days. The cottage itself has that lived-in charm that four-star places sometimes lack – there’s character in the weathered stone walls and the way the bougainvillea sprawls across the entrance.

What really gets me about this place is how Shirley (yes, there’s an actual Shirley) runs it like she’s hosting friends rather than guests. She knows which local tavernas close on Tuesdays, where to get the best bread in the morning, and – this is key – she’ll actually tell you the realistic walking time to the beach instead of that optimistic “5 minutes” nonsense most places claim. The rooms feel more like staying in someone’s well-appointed home than a hotel. Everything’s spotless, the air conditioning actually works (crucial in Greek summers), and the beds are proper comfortable, not those rock-hard mattresses you sometimes get in traditional places. There’s this little courtyard where you can have breakfast, and honestly, sitting there with Greek coffee while the neighborhood slowly wakes up… it’s one of those moments that makes travel worthwhile.

The location thing is interesting – you’re sort of between the main Kalithies village and the coast, which means you need to walk about ten minutes to hit the proper beach areas, but that also means you’re away from the cruise ship crowds that can overwhelm some parts of Rhodes. Parking’s never an issue (locals know this), and you’re close enough to that great fish taverna on the Kalithies main road – I can’t remember the name, but it’s the one with blue shutters where they hang the octopus outside to dry. The 9.8 rating makes sense when you experience the little things: fresh towels that actually smell good, Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out every five minutes, and shower pressure that doesn’t leave you rinsing soap out of your hair for ten minutes. Plus, Shirley stocks the fridge with local products rather than generic hotel minibar stuff, which sounds small but actually makes a difference when you want a late-night snack or early breakfast before exploring. It’s the kind of place where you find yourself planning your next Rhodes trip before you’ve even left.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $87. One-Bedroom House with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Constance from Germany – 9 October 2024 (10/10)

  Alles ist sehr sauber und für 2 Personen perfekt
  
  What could be improved: Leider ist es teilweise sehr laut durch vorbeifahrende Autos oder Motorräder oder einem sehr besonderen Gottesdienst

• Paola from Italy – 23 September 2024 (10/10)

  La casa è un gioiellino, attrezzata in tutto e per tutto. Il proprietario molto gentile e disponibile.
  
  What could be improved: Nulla

• Giancarlo from Italy – 21 September 2024 (10/10)

  Magnifica sistemazione! Una casetta indipendente di grande confort e corredata di ogni utilità(soprattutto la zona cucina con tutti gli attrezzi di una grande casa) e piacevolissimo terrazzo x godere del buon cibo.
  A pochi minuti di auto dalle spiagge più belle e dalle zone più vivaci con scelta di ristorazione.
  Martin é stato un accogliente e simpaticissimo host che ricorderemo!
  
  What could be improved: Niente di negativo

• Švácha from Czech Republic – 1 September 2024 (10/10)

  Vsechno bylo naprosto uzasne, misto, feel, vybaveni, parkovani, proste vsechno! Urcite se vratime!
  
  What could be improved: Nemuzeme vubec nic vytknout.

• Claudio from Switzerland – 15 August 2024 (10/10)

  La qualité du logement, on se croirais à la maison.
  Proche des sites touristiques.
  Et Martin le propriétaire qui nous a fait partager des moments avec des grecs.
  Merci encore pour tout
  
  What could be improved: Rien

• M from Netherlands – 25 September 2023 (10/10)

  Dit wordt een heel lijstje, wat een heerlijke plek was dit:
  -voorzien van 3 airco's, in elke ruimte hangt er één en dat is heerlijk onder de zon van Rhodos
  -mooie/schattige/uniek accommodatie
  -de locatie van de accommodatie is midden tussen de lokale bewoners die allemaal even vriendelijk zijn en het gaf ons echt een extra gevoel van Griekenland, voor ons geen resorts.
  -van alles voorzien, broodrooster, koelbox incl. koelelementen tot kruiden aan toe en alles ertussen in
  -keuken is voorzien van alle gemakken
  -voorzien van 2 toiletten, één boven en één beneden
  -ruime mooie douche bij de slaapkamer
  -goede matras op een mooi bed van 140cm breed
  -zitje buiten boven op het terras waar je de hele dag in de schaduw kan zitten
  -wasmachine is ideaal om elke dag even de strandhanddoeken (die bij het huisje horen) te wassen als je van het strand komt.
  -om de hoek was er plek voor onze huurauto, lekker dichtbij.
  -het dorpje is voorzien van alle winkels en eetgelegenheden, de bakker is echt een uitschieter.
  -Martin en Beth de Engelse eigenaren wonen vlakbij en hebben ons hartelijk ontvangen en konden ten alle tijden bij ze terecht als we vragen hadden.
  -voor wie een heerlijke vakantie met ze tweetjes wil niet midden tussen de toeristen en een huurauto heeft, is dit echt een absolute aanrader. Doen en geniet ervan.
  
  What could be improved: helemaal niks

• Constance from Germany – 13 September 2023 (9/10)

  Das Cottage ist sehr sauber,gemütlich und modern eingerichtet für ZWEI.
  Alle Räume verfügen über eine Klimaanlage. Die Nähe zur Kirche war mitunter eine akustische Herausforderung 😅
  
  What could be improved: Ein bequemer Stuhl auf der Terrasse fehlte mitunter

• Sarah from Germany – 3 August 2023 (9/10)

  Alles sehr neu und schön gemacht. Es liegt in einem kleinen Ort abseits der Touristenmassen.
  
  What could be improved: Das Bad ist etwas klein.

• Alessandro from Italy – 31 July 2022 (9/10)

  L'appartamento è completo di tutti i confort. Si trova in una zona tranquilla e silenziosa in cui sono presenti bar, ristoranti, market e farmacia.

• Tom from Sweden – 28 July 2024 (10/10)

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