Traditional house by the sea

24 reviews

• H

  Helen

  GB · extended_group · Oct 2026

  9/10

  Comfortable old house, very homely and welcoming and a very convenient location in Mandraki.

  The house is a lovely old house, very traditionally laid out and decorated but had everything we needed. Lovely private small shaded terrace at the back of the house, a perfect place for breakfast. Plenty of hot water. Steep stairs up to bedrooms and living room, so not suitable for people with restricted mobility. Very convenient location in Mandraki; just behind the front where the shops, restaurants and bank are located, as well as the small public beach. Betty, our hostess, was very helpful, and gave us a reduced rate when we needed somewhere to hang out all day for our 1am ferry. Mandraki is a lovely small town, with plenty of good restaurants, and Nisyros island is just spectacular. We abolutely loved it there!

  Only slight irritation was some early morning noise from nearby shops.

• K

  Kristis

  GB · couple · Aug 2026

  9/10

  Beautiful and well decorated house, right in the centre

  Exceptionally maintained and decorated house, with a vintage, 70s vibe. All the furniture is well maintained despite being vintage. Nothing feels worn out. The property is clean overall. The beds we comfortable and the view was amazing. From the bedroom you could see the bougainvilleas and jasmine plants, and from the other side you could see the sea. The location is excellent, right in the centre. There's lots of equipment to cook if you feel like it. The host was welcoming and explained things thoroughly. Overall the property felt homey, calm and welcoming.

  The only drawbacks is the fact that the pans were rusty and worn out and couldn't use them to make breakfast - they need replacing. The airconditioner in the second bedroom didn't work at the time, but we were lucky as the temperatures were lower during our visit and there was a nice sea breeze. We also used the washing machine but left an unpleasant smell on our clothes, so it probably needs some maintenance. Overall, very few things to be unhappy with.

• M

  manon

  FR · family_with_children · Aug 2026

  10/10

  Parfait

  L’accueil est très agréable. La maison est ravissante et l’emplacement est parfait, dans le village et très près de la mer.

• J

  Jan

  GB · solo_traveller · Jul 2026

  10/10

  A lovely welcome from Betty and a genuinely authentic experience.

  N/a

• K

  Kerry

  CZ · family_with_children · Jun 2026

  10/10

  Can’t wait until next time!

  The traditional feeling of the house is wonderful. Like stepping back in time yet with all the amenities you need. The location is perfect. It is across from the beach and just in the edge of the town. Easy walk to port as well. The balcony overlooking the sea was excellent as was the porch at the back if you wanted shade. Betty, our host, was delightful and very kindly let us in early and let us stay late as she didn’t have other guests that day.

  This did not bother us but it would have been an issue for my parents if they’d decided to come- the stairs in the house are steep and it’s on 3 floors. Just to be aware of if travelling with anyone with mobility issues.