You know when you have booked your holiday, and there are still weeks to go, and you start to have those small worries; will it be as good as I hoped, will it be a really nice area, will it be clean and comfortable...….Well book this one and worry no more. It is wonderful. Lets start with Haraki, probably one of the nicest spots on the island. Small enough not to be inundated with tourists, but home to a great pebble and sand beach, about 15 tavernas ( all of them good) five or six bars and a couple of supermarkets that sell a selection from Metaxa brandy to Heinz baked beans. The people are genuinely friendly and you will be made to feel as if you have returned home. The apartment is across a small (pedestrian) road, if you tried hard, you could probably throw a stone into the sea from the balcony, please don't ! Tanya has supplied you with everything you need. We only did one evening meal in, but had a lot of breakfasts and lunch snacks while watching the world go by on the balcony ( You will spend a lot of time on that balcony). The apartment had everything we as a couple wanted. There is air-con in the bedroom, but we only used it on the hottest of nights. I have never experienced a shower like the one in the apartment, it is very, very powerful, but invigorating, and you come out very clean. We slept well on the comfortable bed, with hardly any noise. There is a TV and a selection of DVD's but we didn't find time to use it. DO NOT trust the Scrabble set, I lost three consecutive games ! We got mobile with a little scooter and toured a lot. Good places to visit are The Water Park which is apparently the biggest in Europe, huge fun if you don't mind water up every orifice. The best snorkelling is at "Anthony Quinn bay", Rhodes Town is a good day out. The seven Springs and the Butterfly Valley are also worth a trip. We spent a lot of time on the next beach north where there is golden sands. The three tavernas do a selection of cold drinks and good cheap food ( try the Gyros kebab with a cold Mythos). The lady you will deal with Tanya, is just so lovely, she looked after us amazingly well. Trust her....that's a good tip ! I hope you have as good a holiday as us, it was amazing.

Lovely apartment, everything you need for a lovely relaxing holiday,so nice to sit on the balcony and watch the world go by. We loved Haraki beach very quiet no night club's!!!!. People so very nice and friendly. We counted 13 bars/ restaurants sadly didn't manage to eat at them all!!! Very safe for children. Only downside to the apartment was the bathroom is very small you have to sit sideways on the loo!!! and the patio doors don't lock from the outside. Tanya and Cass couldn't be more helpful, hoping to go back in 2021.

Beautiful views from the balcony literally three steps from the beach. Very friendly small village with several tavernas/bars but quiet and peaceful in April. Studio apartment with good facilities, well furnished. We will go back again.

La posizione è fantastica, due scalini e si è al mare. L'appartamento è carino e ben accessoriato, oltre ai classici utensili sono a disposizione degli ospiti i teli da mare e il phon (molto utile per chi viaggia con Ryanair senza bagaglio in stiva) e un materassino da mare che abbiamo utilizzato tantissimo. Nell'appartamento ci sono tutte le istruzioni e i riferimenti per chiamare il gestore del posto, in caso di necessità. Infatti, abbiamo avuto un piccolo inconveniente che ci hanno subito risolto. Il mare è meraviglioso, trasparente, calmo e non troppo freddo. La spiaggia è di sassi levigati, non affollata. Chiedendo ai gestori dei vicini ombrelloni abbiamo affittato due lettini che abbiamo posizionato proprio davanti casa. Fantastico. Il paese è ricco di ristorantini e taverne e piccoli market. Si mangia bene ovunque. Solo due avvertenze: l'accesso all'appartamente ha le scale (non adatto per chi non ha possibilità di farle) e il letto è stretto (tipo matrimoniale alla francese). Comunque, ci ritornerei già domani!

My wife Clare & I were looking for a beach holiday off the beaten track with the right combination of creature comforts, sun, sand and food. Having been charmed by an owner-direct flat in Provence in the past, we decided to take the same approach to this search and chanced upon Tanya's listing on TripAdvisor. Thorough reading of reviews yielded proof to us that it was worth a shot, so we booked in directly with Tanya via email - this process was swift and efficient and we found ourselves with a week in Rhodes, booked and confirmed in no time. Travel for us (from Dublin) was never going to be instantaneous, so we decided to build a varied outbound / inbound route. Going we flew Dublin - Heathrow - Athens with an overnight; returning was Rhodes - Athens - Dublin all in one go. Needless to say we were left with an appreciation of exactly how far away Rhodes is from Ireland as well as a new-found love for Aegean Airways. After a swift taxi ride on arrival in the baking heat from Rhodes to Haraki (€55) we arrived and were immediately greeted by a charming couple from the UK who lived above the holiday rental in a similar property. The taxi left us at the back of the flat and I'll always remember the words of our new neighbour: "have you seen the front yet?". Haraki Bay is a small crescent bay with one layer of three-story flats / restaurants lining what can only be described as an idyllic beach, half pebble and half sand, not unlike a large swimming pool. We soon learned that it was a traditional holiday destination for two neighbouring villages, complete with the intrigue that this implies...the overwhelming feeling was that we had stepped into a very relaxed Greek village environment in which little was signposted or obvious but there was a fabric of mutual understanding, respect and a desire to unwind from the everyday. Thus started a solid 7 days of an enviable routine: early morning breakfast of locally sourced fresh fruit & yogurt, 3 hours of sun bathing on the Haraki Bay Hotel's sun-loungers (complete with periodic dips and snorkelling in this glorious enclosed corner of the Med), lunch on the apartment's white-washed balcony out of the blazing sun, a second 3 hour stint on the beach, a sundowner on the balcony as the heat receded, a delicious meal on the seafront and a final night cap, again on the balcony. The above is by no means an indication of what is available in Haraki and its surroundings but was a regimen of choice. There are two other beaches immediately adjacent to Haraki within easy striking distance, regular sea cruises that visit the bay, an historic town (Lindos) in sight across the bay and a plethora of sites to see on Rhodes, all of which we are saving for future visits. One lasting impression for us was that Haraki seemed to attract like-minded couples & families from all over the Eurozone. On our little slice of beach we were in the company of Italians, Austrians, Germans, Russians, English, French and of course Greek sun-seekers. The latter were represented by visitors from around the country as well as locals and their returned second generation from far flung places such as New York and Melbourne. For us, this mixture provided endless hours of fascination with people, languages and culture. On a practical note, Haraki offers all of the necessary amenities while away: a selection of excellent restaurants, the Haraki Bay Hotel, excellently stocked supermarkets and a handful of bars for late night enjoyment. The entire beachfront side is pedestrianised (all motor vehicles are restricted to the back lane way), adding to the serenity of the location. It is best to armed with actual euros but the cost of living is extremely reasonable - our budget for the aforementioned regimen was in the neighbourhood of €75 per day. Our advice to potential visitors: if you are after a beach getaway that offers peaceful solitude and relaxation, look no further. Tanya's professional and conscientious management of her modern and supremely comfortable property is second to none and will not leave you disappointed. As for Haraki, it is now one of our frequent nostalgic daydreams, permanently imprinted as I'm sure thousands of people across the world and over time would agree...

The service we received was excellent! The apartment is small but all you need, and right on the beach with a beautiful view. The location is great, near to Lindos, 10 mins by car/bus - There is also a glass bottom boat to Lindos which we didn't get round to doing but would love to next time. St Paul's Bay beach in Lindos is gorgeous! There are sun beds, waiter and free wifi! The shops and restaurants in Lindos are also lovely - We went to Medeast which serves amazing food on a roof top. A little more expensive but well worth the treat! There are plenty of places to eat in Haraki just along the beach too. Style cafe has wifi so we went there quite a lot - Great for anyone with a sweet tooth! Waffles, crepes, croissants, smoothies, frapès... Agathi Beach is also a must with golden sand and shallow water. It's about 20 mins walk away which I liked because it was a nice bit of exercise. All that lying around can make you feel a little guilty! Seconds away from the apartment there is also 'Rent a Car' - Mary is lovely and booked our cab to the airport in advance for us as well, and Haraki Laundrette - The lady brought back our dry washing to us on the same day. Everyone is really friendly and happy! What a perfect holiday :)

We had a fabulous time. The apartment is in a perfect location, especially as we have friends in Malona and Haraki. It was wonderful to be local to them. Air conditioning was a welcome bonus and we would recommend the apartment - straight out for a dip in the sea every morning - heaven!! Andrea and Rob

The apartment is perfectly located for restaurants, and far away enough from them to still be quiet. The airconditing in the bedroom was most welcome on hot nights. The balcony overlooking the sea is the best feature. The only problem was that we found the bed uncomfortable.

Spent a lovely few days here. Would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a few relaxing days.

Yes, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Haraki. Wish we could have stayed longer! We had great weather with 13 of the 14 days bathed in beautiful sunshine, temperatures being in the high 20s. We loved the appartment and it's location and, on exploring the island a little bit, were very impressed by the mountainous, verdant interior. Our conclusion though was that we had picked the location that best suited our needs. Full of local character, off the main road, peaceful, plenty of walking opportunities, beautiful beaches...