USEFUL CONTACTS
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INFO A-Z
AIR CONDITIONING
Rooms are individually air-conditioned so you can control the room temperature according to your preference.
For health and environmental reasons, it is recommended not to set temperature below 25ºC. Please use air-conditioning with doors and windows closed, and turn off the air-conditioning when you leave the house. Air-condition will switch off automatically when nobody is in the house. After a power cut (even for a few seconds) you may need to restart the air-conditioning manually.
Instructions:
To turn on/off the AC unit, simply press the power button. A snowflake symbol indicates cold setting. If you do not see this symbol, press MODE until it appears. Desired temperature can be selected using the up/down arrows.
ATM (cash machines)
There are two ATM machines at the Kiotari Shopping Center, one on the main road right across Rhodos Maris Hotel and one at the arcade. There is also one at Gennadi village and one in Lardos village.
BABY COTS & HIGH CHAIRS
A baby cot, linen and blankets are available. Please let us know if you require them before your arrival and we will prepare them for you.
BARS, BEACH BARS
-Lighthouse bar restaurant by the beach road, ca. 1.5 km South, beautiful beach (sand, pebbles) with kids’ play area.
-Lythos by the beach road.
-Large variety in the wider area (Pefki, Lindos etc.).
BBQ
There is a stone-built charcoal barbecue outside, next to the kitchen. BBQ utensils can be found in the kitchen drawers.
Please use only charcoal, not wood. Be cautious with fire, especially when it is windy. Do not use BBQ if it is very windy. Do not leave the fireplace unattended and make sure the water hose is close by. After using the BBQ do not throw away the ashes/charcoal, as it can still burn for hours. If necessary, wet ashes and leftover charcoals using the water hose. Please empty ashes and old charcoals in the compost area.
There is a fire extinguisher in the cupboard under the BBQ.
BEACHES
-Main Kiotari Beach is the nearest beach, just below the villa. It is very popular with locals, and is never crowded. The beach stretches for miles to the south.
-Beach at the Lighthouse bar, 2km SE, next to LightHouse Beach Bar & Restaurant. Small pebbles, sand. Umbrellas, shady trees. Popular not only by locals, restaurant, beautiful beach bar with good music, really nice for families with small children.
–Glystra Beach, 4 km NE, is a popular beach. Sand, shallow waters, calm, umbrellas, snack bar at the beach.
–Pefki Beach, 8km NE, at the popular tourist resort. Sand, countless beach restaurants and bars.
–Mojito, 9 km SE, remote and wild, bamboo umbrellas, beach bar, snacks
–Agios Pavlos, 20 km SE, wild and remote, sand, dirt road. Prasonissi, 30 km SE. The world famous surfing resort at the southern tip of the island. A narrow sand bank connects the main island with the tiny island
–Prasonissi, “the Green Island”. This sand bank is often under water and separates the stormy north and the calm south Aegean Sea. Fourni. At the North-West part of the island, part of protected wildlife zone (natura 2000), remote and wild.
BEACH TOWELS
Beach towels are provided in the walk-in closet (upper-level bedroom).
BEST BUYS
Souvenirs as well as beach wear, other clothing, shoes and leather bags; CDs, DVDs, handicrafts, etc. can be found in numerous shops at Pefki or Lindos, or at the shopping centers near the hotel resorts.
BOAT TRIPS
-Glass Bottom Boat trip to Lindos (*)
-Symi Island (from Rhodes city harbor)
-Chalki Island (from Kamiros Skala harbor)
-Marmaris, Turkey from Rhodes harbor
(*) We recommend a glass bottom boat trip from Pefki to Lindos with our good friend Captain Jeannot. A great experience, Villa Chevalier guests receive a special discount.
BUS SCHEDULE
There is a bus station across the road just below the villa.
The bus passes through the villages on its journey to the final stop (Mandraki) in Rhodes Town Center.
Bus schedule and prices can be viewed here: https://www.ktelrodou.gr/dromologia/kiotari.html
From Mandraki you can take the inner-city bus to the airport or other destinations around town. Buses depart approximately every 30 minutes. Journey time from Mandraki to Diagoras Airport is normally around 30 minutes but at times it can last up to 50 minutes and longer.
CAR RENTAL
All major rental companies are represented at Rhodes airport (hertz, avis, sixt, europcar budget) and many more. You may want to visit the page http://www.autoeurope.eu or www.rentalcars.com to find the most competitive prices offered. From the local car rental companies we recommend www.marathonrentacar.gr www.georgecars.com and www.rodoscars.gr . They have a wide fleet of quality cars, full insurance and often better prices. They also have pick up points at the airport and they have offices in South Rhodes, just in case. And of course, you can count on our assistance as well.
CHANGING MONEY
There is one bank in Lindos.
CLEANING
For guests staying 2 weeks or more, villa cleaning will be scheduled 7 days after your check-in and may be changed at your request. Extra cleaning dates can also be arranged. Fresh towels and linen are provided after each clean.
DISHWASHER
Please select Program 2 for an effective standard wash. Gel dishwashing cleaner is recommended. You may rarely require an extra rinse-only cycle if the water is particularly hard in the Kiotari area at the time, and it leaves a slightly powdery residue.
DOCTORS & HOSPITALS
Regional Medical Center in Gennadi, (3km) Tel. 2244043233, 24 h.
Rhodes Town Hospital: Tel. 2241080000
In case you need a doctor or medical treatment in a hospital, please contact us for assistance whenever possible.
See also the list of useful contact numbers at the top of this guide.
DRINKING WATER
The tap water is of excellent drinking quality, but feel free to purchase bottled water.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
To be found in the cupboard in the BBQ area.
FOOD SHOPPING
Sofos Market (0.6km) is the closest and largest supermarket in the area. A butcher shop, a pastry shop and a flower shop are right by the supermarket. Drive down to the main road and turn right.
Proton (2km) is another option. Drive down the main road and turn left.
Bakery: one in Gennadi (2km) at the main square and one in Lardos village (6km).
Vegetable and Fruits Shop: in Gennadi (2km), at the main square, next to the bakery.
Fresh Fish market: in Lardos Village to the left of the main square. Opening times may vary.
FRUIT GARDEN
Guests are encouraged to cut fresh fruits and herbs from the garden. Fruits ripen at different times, ask us for assistance if you wish.
GATES
There is one gate leading to the garage (South Gate) and one leading to the main entrance (North Gate). It is more convenient to use the north gate when you arrive, as it is closer to door. Use the gate that suits you most. You can lock gates if you wish.
Always close gates because of grazing goats and deer in the area.
GARBAGE COLLECTION & COMPOST
The garbage disposal is located at the end of the road. You will see it on your right (passenger side) as you turn onto the main road from the villa.
There is a compost area near North Gate for your optional use. Near the BBQ you will find a compost container which we will empty for you on the cleaning day. Vegetables, fruits, bread, eggs and eggshells and other organic matter can be composted. Please avoid disposing of meat and oil in the compost.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
A garden in Rhodes means lots of watering in the summer. The person in charge does this normally in the morning or in the evening.
GOLF
18 holes Golf Course at Afandou Bay. The course is open to the public 12 months a year.
HAIRDRYER
A hairdryer is located in the walk-in-closet of the bedroom at the upper level.
HISTORY
The name of the villa is dedicated to the Chevaliers of Saint Jean (St. John Knights, Johanniter Kreuzritter) who ruled the island for 3 centuries in medieval times. The Chevaliers built many fortresses, the closest being 3 km NE inland, at the village of Asklipio.
As you certainly will notice, the villa itself is a modern times fortress. Built at the edge of a wooded hill overlooking the bay of Kiotari and surrounded by creeks, it is secluded and absolute private, yet not remote and close to all amenities.
The site itself is full of history. Ruins of a large early Christian church that once stood there, over a much older ancient temple, can be seen at the south east edge of the property. The church was dedicated to Our Lady Maria.
The location itself is called Eftaimati. It means the Lady who made her seventh step when she learnt how to walk. It was the name that made the archaeologists dig for the church and they found it right here.
HOT WATER
The water is heated by a solar heating system. Normally the hot water quantity is sufficient. In case more hot water is needed, you can switch on the electric connection, at the switch in the kitchen. It will take ca. half hour to heat up, please switch it off afterwards.
INTERNET ACCESS
There is fast, free wireless ADSL internet network (WiFi) in and around the house. The network name is VillaChevalier and requires no password.
IRON
An iron and ironing board are stored in the walk-in closet (upper-level bedroom) for your use.
LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING
There is a washing machine in the house for your private use, and a set in the garage for the cleaning personnel.
Instructions:
1) Turn on the machine using the Power Button
2) Select desired program by turning the dial
3) Press the Start Button and wait a few seconds
If the machine plays a note and doesn’t start, this means the door must be slammed shut with more force. Please turn off the machine with the Power Button, close the door firmly and repeat steps 1-3.
A professional laundry and dry cleaning service is located in Gennadi village, just at the crossroad of Gennadi-Vati villages.
LAWN SPRINKLERS
Lawn sprinklers are switched on automatically once per evening for 20-40 minutes.
LIZARDS (Eidechsen)
You might see small lizards around the house. They are absolutely harmless, and they eat a lot of insects too.
MAID SERVICES
Additional services are available on request.
PLACES TO VISIT ON RHODES ISLAND
The list is endless, below we list some of the top recommended places:
– Rhodes Old Town
– Ancient Ialyssos
– Lindos Acropolis
– The Valley Of The Butterflies
– Kamiros
– Kallithea
– Archaeological Museum Of Rhodes
– Palace Of The Grandmaster (Chevaliers Palace)
– Exhibition “Rhodes, 2400 Years”
– Municipal Gallery of Rhodes
– Rhodes Aquarium
– Filerimos Hill
– Castle Of Kritinia
– Seven Springs
– Asklipio Castle
– Monte Smith
– Monolithos Castle
– Prasonissi
– Faliraki Waterpark
POOL
Be cautious with children and non-swimmers. Do not leave children unattended at the pool, not even for seconds.
The pool has a depth of 1m to 1.80m (depth increases steadily). The filtration system is programmed to run every couple of hours.
The night light is programmed to go on at sunset and will last for a couple of hours, until ca. 24:00 h. You can let us know if you would like us to adjust the night light times. The pool is serviced at least once a week, normally when the cleaning takes place.
Please notify us if something seems unusual with the pool.
PROBLEMS/EMERGENCIES
See “Useful Contacts” at top of this guide. If you have any kind of problem or question, please don’t hesitate to reach us at all times.
RESTAURANTS
(Restaurants with a star * were suggested by previous guests.)
Restaurants in the Kiotari Beach Area (at the beach below the villa):
– Stefanos*
– Capi di Pizza* (Italian Chef Pizza, just 400 m from the villa, take-away possible)
– La Strada
– Paralia
– Pelekanos
– To Steki
Restaurants in the wider Kiotari Area (1-2 km):
– Lighthouse* Bar and Beach Restaurant (2 km south, follow the beach road)
– Mourella* (ca. 2 km north, follow the beach road (owner’s choice)
– Paraktio* (for breakfasts) ca. 1 km, by the beach road
Gennadi village (ca. 2 km):
– Mama’s Kitchen, at the village
– Other restaurants and souvlaki stands at the village
– Various restaurants at Gennadi beach, Antonis*
South Rhodes Area (8-30 km):
– Fish Restaurant at Plimiri Beach*, good prices
– Vati village, traditional restaurants, one at the main road just before turning left to the village and one at the village square
– Profilia Village, traditional restaurant “O LISTIS “
– Lardos village, various restaurants at the village square, including Il Gelso: authentic Italian wood-oven pizzeria.
– Pefki, countless restaurants and bars, we recommend the restaurant ENIGMA at the end of the central road
– Lindos village, countless restaurants and bars.
SAILING
See Sabina’s Watersports
SAFE BOX
A safe box is located in the wardrobe in the walk-in closet (upper-level bedroom).
SMOKING
For the comfort of all our guests, smoking is not allowed in the villa, but guests can smoke on the verandas.
SPA, MASSAGE & BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Princess Andriana Hotel (1.5 km) and all large hotels in Kiotari provide these services.
TV
There is satellite TV with many channels in German, English and more.
Instructions:
1) Turn on the TV screen using the Samsung remote control (the larger of the two remote controls).
2) Check that the cable box is on. It can be switched on/off using the cable remote control.
3) Press the SOURCE button on the Samsung remote control (located at the top right of the remote control) until you get to HDMI1. After a few moments the channels will appear.
Please change channels using the cable remote control. If you accidently use the Samsung remote control to change channels, press SOURCE (step 3) to return to HDMI1.
Volume can be changed on both remote controls.
An extra HDMI cable is provided should you wish to connect your laptop to the TV screen. To use it, plug the cable into your device and press SOURCE on the Samsung remote control until you see HDMI2.
VISITORS & OVERNIGHT GUESTS
You are welcome to entertain as many visitors at the villa as you wish. If you would like to invite one or several of your guests to stay for the night, this is possible if it does not exceed the maximum capacity of the villa (8 persons).
WATER SPORTS
A great variety of water sports like jet ski, banana boat rides, water ski, para-sailing, catamaran etc. are offered at the hotel resort beaches nearby by qualified firms. We recommend Sabina’s Water Sport Center close to Glystra beach. Our friends Sabine and Roland will offer you a large variety of water sports and sailing tours. www.sabinas-watersport.com , www.catamaran-yachtsailing-rhodos.com .
Scuba Diving:
There are two diving schools on the island and they have diving spots which are close to the villa. Waterhoppers has a Station at Pefki (8km):