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Detached Mountainside Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Beautiful Vlicha Bay

Beachfront villa with private pool and kitchen

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

Place, Lindos Beach
Place, Acropolis of Lindos
Place, Pefkos Beach
Airport, Rhodes (RHO-Diagoras)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Detached Mountainside Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Beautiful Vlicha Bay

Villa Hemera is nestled into the hillside of the peaceful, beautiful and prestigious Vlicha bay, just minutes from the historical town of Lindos. The villa has breathtaking panoramic views of the crystal blue waters of the Aegean sea (the best in the bay due to the villa location). Take a two minute stroll down to the beach where you will find tavernas (who will serve you drinks on the beach) and a mini-market for all your necessities (a supermarket is also available at the entrance to the bay for 'the big shop' if needed)

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 1103885

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

About the area

Rhodes

Located in Rhodes, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lindos Beach and St. Pauls Bay.

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Rhodes Island, South Aegean

What's nearby

Vlycha Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Lindos Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
St. Pauls Bay - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Acropolis of Lindos - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
Pefkos Beach - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

Rhodes (RHO-Diagoras) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Village Café - ‬7 min drive
‪Palestra - ‬7 min drive
‪Mythos all day restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Corali - ‬7 min drive
‪Rainbird Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Detached Mountainside Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Beautiful Vlicha Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Detached Mountainside Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Beautiful Vlicha Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Detached Mountainside Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Beautiful Vlicha Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached Mountainside Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Beautiful Vlicha Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Detached Mountainside Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Beautiful Vlicha Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rhodes villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Vlycha Beach, Lindos Beach and St. Pauls Bay. St. Paul's Beach and Pallas Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

4 Jul, 2018

Vlycha Vacation

We loved the villa! It was clean, spacious, and well equipped. The outdoor area was outstanding. The pool was very clean. The bed was comfortable. We loved the beach. We were there in June and it was not crowded at all.

Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

28 Aug, 2024

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

Amazing stay in Vlicha Bay

Our second visit to this lovely villa, it felt like coming home! Everything we needed, with two 79 year olds we definitely need a car. Supermarket just over a mile away, pool area beautiful, lovely beach down the hill and fantastic views. Teri is very helpful and just a call away if you need anything. We have already booked for our third visit, 3 weeks next year!

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

15 Sept, 2025

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

The villa is absolutely gorgeous. Super clean and has everything you need! The pool was large and spotlessly clean and the view out across the pool and across to the bay below was breathtaking! We all agreed that it was the best villa we had ever stayed at! The host was so kind.. we arrived to a fridge containing essentials such as milk and cheese,fruit and ham and wine and beer! A very welcome site after a long day of travelling. Communications with Shane was quick and easy and the midweek change of sheets and towels was appreciated. Beds were very comfortable.5 minute walk down hill to the beach which was sandy and not at all crowded. The Lindian Jewel hotel is on your route to the beach and was our daily stop for beer or cocktails a snack or evening meals. Excellent food reasonably priced and fabulous friendly staff. All in all a wonderful stay at a beautiful villa and like many of the other previous guests we hope to return.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

janine e.

4 Jul, 2019

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

Fantastic place

Had an amazing time at this villa, a little out of the way but worth it, you do need a car to get about. We had 2 weeks here and will definitely be booking again. The villa has everything you need and the welcome pack is great when you arrive, nice touch. The view is amazing, we had lots of fun in the pool, it was so hot most nights so we would be in the pool at 11.30pm, just chilling out. Over all this has to be one if the nicest Villas I have ever stayed at.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trini

11 Aug, 2020

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

Beautiful views of Vlicha Bay

Really great villa with fantastic views across the bay. The Villa was clean and spacious with excellent outside space for eating and relaxing outside and a beautiful pool area with a bbq. We hired a car which was really useful for going to other beaches, restaurants and the supermarket. It is possible to walk into Lindos but not a night as the road has no pavements, in August it is also extremely hot, even at night. The villa had good air conditioning which certainly needed and the bathrooms and kitchen are basic but clean and functional. The beach in Vlicha Bay is stoney but is well served by Lindian Jewel for drinks and food. Lindian Jewel is good for evening drinks and food but travelling into Lindos and Lardos to eat gives much more choice. St Paul’s Bay is a lovely cove the far side of Lindos which has gorgeous sea and beachside restaurants and the town of Lindos is very beautiful. An excellent villa, a way away from Lindos and up a very steep hill but we would certainly return to this villa.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

22 Oct, 2025

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

This was our third stay at the villa. The pool area is lovely & the view of the bay is stunning. The kitchen is well equipped & the lounge area has a huge TV with a huge choice of DVD's if you enjoy a movie night. The bedrooms are a good size & the upstairs bedrooms have balconys & again beautiful views of the bay. Shane is a brilliant host, always replies quickly & answers questions & sorts out anything that may crop up.Terry, the pool man is lovely & checks the pool every other day & changes the bedding with the help of his family.I would say you need a car as the supermarket is a 5 minute drive away & there are lots of lovely places to see on the island.

Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth G.

22 Jul, 2025

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

Wir (2 Erwachsene und 3 Kinder 13, 7 u.6J.) genossen einen traumhaften Aufenthalt in einer nicht mehr ganz "brandneuen 5* Villa". Die Villa ist schön und gross, die Einrichtung ist jedoch in die Jahre gekommen. Was etwas nervig war, die Fensterläden in den oberen Schlafzimmern waren kaputt und liessen sich nur mit einem "Draht" schliessen. War etwas gefährlich wenn die Kinder daran hantierten. Wir mussten am zweiten Tag den Hauswart kommen lassen, da einiges zu machen war: Klimaanlage im Wohnzimmer funktionierte nicht, Klobrille war gebrochen und musste ausgewechselt werden und die Ablagefläche im unteren Bad war ebenfalls defekt. Ausserdem mussten einige leere Flaschen vom Vorgänger entsorgt werden. Es sind Kleinigkeiten und doch machen genau diese Kleinigkeiten aus, ob es sich um ein 5* Haus handelt oder eben nicht. Was uns ebenfalls etwas enttäuscht hatte war, dass es gar nichts an Pflegeprodukten wie Shampoo oder Duschgel hatte, bis jetzt hatten wir das in jedem 5* Haus! Die Betten waren sehr bequem und gross genug. Der Aussenbereich mit Pool und Lounge war grandios und die Aussicht schlicht überwältigend. Hervorheben möchte ich die Kommunikation mit dem Housekeeping, es war perfekt, sie waren sehr hilfsbereit und sofort zur Stelle wenn man sie brauchte, DANKE!Wie gesagt, der Aufenthalt war sehr schön und wir freuen uns schon auf den nächsten Griechenlandurlaub!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

6 Jul, 2025

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

Excellent villa, lovely pool and close to bars

The villa was as described and worked perfectly for our family of 5, plenty of room and everything we needed.It was a really nice touch when we turned up, the fridge had been stocked with some basics like milk, butter, bread, fruit and a few beers, plus a nice bottle of red on the table, great way to start the holiday.The pool and putside area were excellent too.The villa is up a steep hill but its not too bad for a few minutes. There are a few bars and restaurants within walking distance and then Lindos is about 10 mins in a car. We were able to get taxis from Lindian Jewel hotel at the bottom of the hill.Communication with Shane was easy and always responded quickly to any questions.Overall, highly recommended

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Family holiday

We loved the property and location! We will definitely try to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

19 Jun, 2025

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

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful villa. With stunning views of the bay and a gorgeou

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LA & Dan B.

9 Jun, 2025

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

Stunning. We actually changed our plans from a Rhodes visit of touring the island to one of relaxing at the villa based on the astounding beauty and comfort of this place. Shane was fantastic to work with, was a clear communicator, and his hospitality was over the top. I'd highly recommend this villa to anyone and my family hopes to use it again for a futrue visit to Rhodes!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iweltscher

15 May, 2025

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

Outstanding villa

Most beautiful villa we have ever stayed in, we would love to come again. The view is quite incredible, the villa is beautifully and thoughtfully designed with everything you need, including wine and food on arrival! Very close to incredible beaches of Lindos. St Pauls

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

12 May, 2025

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

Lovely Villa for first Rhodes holiday.

My wife and I had a wonderful 10 night holiday at this superb villa. We really loved the location, the views and the friendly and welcoming hosts.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

4 May, 2025

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

A Perfect Family Getaway with Stunning Views

We’ve stayed in several holiday homes before, but this one is truly exceptional. It offers all the comforts of home. The rooms are spacious, and there’s plenty of storage space, a washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine, TV with DVD player, air conditioning, and more. There are enough plates, glasses, cutlery, pots, and pans for a whole family.The outdoor area is fantastic. There’s a comfortable lounge area and a large dining space under a covered patio, as well as a BBQ. The pool, although not heated, is clean and big enough to enjoy. The new, stylish wooden sun loungers are very comfortable and give you a real luxury hotel feeling.The house has a stunning view over the bay. We loved enjoying breakfast, a cup of coffee, or an aperitif while taking in that beautiful scenery.It’s located in a very peaceful area, yet not isolated. You can walk to the beach, and there’s a supermarket just 1 km away and a great bakery 1.5 km from the house.Within a 10-minute drive, you’ll find the lively villages of Pefkos and Lardos, and the beautiful town of Lindos is even closer.Whenever we had a question, we could always count on Terry, the local property manager. He was very helpful and friendly.We had an absolutely wonderful family holiday in this home on Rhodes.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

29 Oct, 2024

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

greagt villa

Great villa, good location, close to Lindos. Fantastic views. Would stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

R W.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful Villa

Perfect, well equipped villa within short walk of beach, wonderful Azzurro restaurant and few minutes drive to Lindos.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen g.

7 Sept, 2024

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

Fantastic villa! Great pool. Lovely shaded veranda

Wonderful stay. The owner responded to all enquiries and was teally helpful. Great villa, comfortable and clean. Caretaker was super friendly and helpful. Lovely welcome hamper gratefully received. Lots of shade. Brilliant veranda and a lovely pool. We had a great holiday

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Lovely Property / Beautiful Location

Lovely villa in a lovely location. The villa was exactly as advertised, and even came with a well stocked fringe (wine, cheese, ham, juice, fruit, water etc). Host (Shane) always responded quickly to any questions. Terry the maintenance guy was awesome. We called him out once as we had a question, and he was here super quickly (awesome service). We went out to Lindian Jewell a couple of times (2 minute walk down a steep hill), and it was lovely. We also had food and drink at The Banana Bar on the beach which was lovely and fully shaded). The Ktima restaurant is lovely but overpriced (had better meals at the Lindian Jewell and in Lindos. The Dionysos Resturant was recommended by Shane. This was also a lovely restaurant with a lovely rooftop view. Definitely recommend this villa for anyone looking for a villa in Rhodes. Only thing to be mindful of is the extremely steep ‘road / path’ leading to the villa. But don’t let this put you off. You get used to driving up it, and it’s only about 100metres. Thankyou Shane and Terry!!!! Awesome Hosts!!!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Once in a lifetime vacation

Our stay at Shane's villa was amazing. We brought our family of 6 from the USA to stay here and had an amazing time. This villa was spacious inside and out. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook in , including a BBQ grill outside. The pool and patio space had incredible views that we soaked in morning and night. We made sure to get good use out of the pool daily, whether it be morning before our beach trips or afternoon before cocktails! Everything was well maintained and updated. Family movie nights were a plus with the extensive selection they had. The villa is located minutes (walking) to a beautiful beach and great restaurants. We used the mini market several times for basic things but did big food shopping at the local supermarket five minutes with a car. We did rent a car for the week which gave us great options for dining, beaches and ability to take a day trip to another island from a boat in Rhodes .The parking space by the villa was great since the house is located on a very steep incline. Terry the house manager/pool maintenance man was fantastic and quick to respond with any questions we had. He loves his job and it shows . He went out of his way to find us some charcoal that we could not to make our family dinner a success!! I would definitely stay here again if we ever make it back to Rhodes! Thank you Shane for making our family vacation one to remember.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

27 Oct, 2023

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

October break

We had a fantastic holiday at the Villa Herrera. There were 6 adults and we had plenty of room, thanks to the great weather & outside area. The 3 bedrooms were a good size & with 2 bathrooms, we had no space issues. The kitchen area was well equipped & the host, Shane was extremely generous with a very well stocked fridge on arrival. The pool and outside area were just lovely! Sunbeds for 6, a cozy sofa area & stunning views across the bay. We spent most of our time here. Terry the pool & general maintenance man was really friendly & helpful but managed to not be intrusive either. Whenever we needed any help, he was there in a very short time & sorted any minor issues straight away. Shane, the host, was great. He was always quick to respond to our messages, generous with equipment & food - he thoroughly deserves his premier host status. We felt Shane & Terry were a good team & felt in very safe hands. We would come back without hesitation.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Maren L., 24114 Kiel, Boninstraße 1, Germany

27 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Vylcha

You need definitely a car. If I would have known what a steep rise there is to reach the villa I wouldn’t have taken it. Some item in the villa are damaged. Pool Manager was really nice and very attentive. Vlycha has nothing to offer. We had to drive every day. Best regards

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

31 Aug, 2023

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

Greek villa with stunning views

This villa was perfect for our stay, spotlessly clean and spacious with large outside area which had two seating areas both in the shade, as well as plenty of sunbeds round the pool. The views both from the pool area and both balconies are stunning. The kitchen has everything you need, we barbecued a few times. Shane was a fabulous host, answering any queries very quickly during the booking process, and Tery, the local pool cleaner and maintenance man was brilliant, giving us his number and answering straightaway when we had a problem (goats pulled the bougainvillea off the wall and blocked the road - Tery came right away to clear it), and let us know he was available 24/7. It was also the first villa we have ever had which has had a towel and bedding change halfway through our stay, and the best welcome package ever, with a fridge stocked with fruit, wine, juice, milk, cheese, ham and bread. The road up to the villa is steep, but manageable for most people - maybe the elderly would struggle. I would recommend a car - there is a supermarket less than 5 minutes drive away. All in all, a fabulous holiday and we look forward to coming back!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Incredible stay

Beautiful property in a great location, v close to lindos! Lovely well kept villa. Easy to contact host and worth every Penny! I would love to stay again. Welcome wine and food parcel was much appreciated for evening flight out :) steep hill (small) to walk up but worth it for the views !! Amazing, wish I was still there

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

10 Jul, 2023

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

Très agréable

Bel emplacement.maison confortable. Très agréable séjour Par contre quelques ustensiles de ménage comme un balai seraient bienvenus pour faire un minimum de ménage en cours de séjour. Et une affiche très explicite dans les salles de bain pour bien expliquer qu’il faut mettre le papier toilette dans la poubelle et non dans les toilettes. +++. Enfin juste nous dire aussi où mettre les poubelles

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Fabulous Villa in an amazing location

Fabulous Villa, with a wonderful location. Everything about this place is fantastic from the view from the villa, balconies and terrace, to the outside space with outstanding areas to relax, plenty of shade for those who like to get out of the sun but yet stay close to others and the interior is just as stunning, with some of the comfiest beds we've had abroad. This place is a jewel in the Aegean, so relaxing and comes with a resident wildlife show of birds in the afternoon, and the local goats climbing the hillside behind, close enough to Lindos town with it's wonderful meandering little streets, great restaurants and wonderful bays and to quieter Lardos. The decking mentioned in previous reviews looks brand new and appears to have been replaced, the welcome pack provided included much appreciated drinks, fruit, and essentials and a surprise bottle of vino too. Thank you Shane for sharing your home, this villa is just fabulous and we hope to return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shane Coull

My wife and I live in England, I am English, my wife is Russian. We met in 1992 when I worked in Moscow. We married in 1994 and we returned to England in 1997. We have 2 children Thomas born in 1999 and Matthew born in 2001.

Why we chose Rhodes.

My wife and I first visited Rhodes in 1993 and we fell in love with the island straight away. It was always a dream to buy a villa in Rhodes and this dream came true in 2008 when we bought the property off plan. The property was finally completed in October 2009. Location on the island was very important to us and Vlicha Bay was exactly where we wanted to be.

Location - Vlicha Bay is so beautiful, the villa nestled on the moutainside overlooking the sea and just a 2 minute walk down to the fantastic beach.

Why they chose this property

Vlicha Bay.

The view from the road is enough to entice you. Just before you turn the corner to Lindos you can see the bay with the bluest, clearest water imaginable. A beautiful beach excellent for swimming. Vlicha bay is a peaceful location ideal for relaxing, and it's close proximity to Lindos makes it the ideal. Shops, tavernas and bars are all available on the beach.

Lindos.

Just 5 minutes away, Lindos has everything to offer, supermarkets, banks, tavernas and restuarants and a beautiful beach. At night Lindos boasts some of the finest bars on the island.

What makes this property unique

Villa Hemera unlike other villa's in the bay is built higher up the mountainside and as a result has the most spectacular views you will find in Vlicha Bay.