My boyfriend and I spent 3 wonderful days on Symi island - in the beautiful, peaceful, and charming village of Ano Symi. Dimitri and his lovely wife only made our experience better. Dimitri was quick to replay and inform us about our stay through text messages, which made all communication easy and straight forward. He explained and guided us on how to find the bus leading from the port to the village (a 5 min drive) and when we arrived here was there waiting to welcome us. There isn't much to say about the room - it had everything we needed! Functional kitchen, plenty of space, and most importantly great air con!! The walk up and down from port to the village isn't too bad. It took us about 15-20 min and of cause it is hot in the sun but it is a great way to get a feeling of a true greek village with all its little narrow streets, colourful houses, and without the hustle and bustle of all the tourist. But if the energy is low the bus drives all the way to the front porch for 1.5 euro pr person. We can nothing but recommend a stay at Symi Sunshine - great room, great location, beautiful view and sweet and helpful hosts.

Dimitris was in constant communication with us before our arrival and provided clear instructions on how to get to his place, which is made a little hard because of the lack of a formal address system in Symi. The studio was really comfortable and ample enough. The internal separation of the kitchen space and the bed space make it more homey. The location is good, really close walking distance to a mini market and to the bus stop in Horio. A bakery and a meat shop are on the way from the studio to the Kali Strata. You can also walk 15 minutes down the Kali Strata to Yialos, or through the main road to Pedi, though in both cases walking back is uphill and takes a little bit more time and conditions, but if you don't feel like walking uphill then you can take the yellow local bus which will drop you back in Horio. The studio was clean and had all the needed kitchenware for cooking your own meals, as well as a good amount of bed clothes and towels. The AC worked really well. In general Dimitris studio has all you need for a short or long term stay in Symi, which is a wonderful destination in Greece.

Dimitris is really kind and helpfull. Although I finally couldn't visit Symi, I will book again at his place If I come back.

Very nice apartment with kitchen. Good location in Horio with easy access to the bus or a 20 min walk down about 400 stairs to the port. Dimitris was helpful and accommodating.

Dimitris is such a great host. He helps with everything. The room is really good with a unique view. I liked it a lot.

the house is on the high part of Simi and it is very well located close to the restaurant of this part of the town. Dimitris was very kind to come taking us at the arrival at the port. The apartment satisfied all our needs during our 4 nights and the AirCond was crucial, in aug Simi nights are very hot!

Dimitris has been a great host. He was in regular contact with us before and after our arrival to make sure that everything was fine. He was also very helpful with any questions we had. The room was exactly as expected, very comfortable and with everything we needed. The fully equipped kitchen made it really homey. The location is perfect as it has an amazing view, gives a real feeling of how it is to live on the island with the locals and has great access to Pedi, Gialos and Horio either by bus or walking. I'd definitely stay again! Ο Δημητρης ηταν αψογος - ηταν σε συνεχη επικοινωνια μαζι μας πριν και μετα την αφιξη μας φροντιζοντας να κυλησουν ολα καλα. Επισης μας βοηθησε με οτι αποριες ειχαμε. Το δωματιο ειναι οπως φαινεται, πολυ ανετο, με οτι χρειαζεται κανεις και με πληρως εξοπλισμενη κουζινα, που σε κανει να νιωθεις σαν στο σπιτι σου. Η τοποθεσια ειναι φανταστικη - εξαιρετικη θεα, σου δινει την αισθηση του πως ειναι να μενεις στο νησι με τους ντοπιους κι εχει πολυ καλες συνδεσεις για Γιαλο, Πεδι και Χωριο ειτε με λεωφορειο ειτε με τα ποδια. Σιγουρα θα το επελεγα ξανα!

The apartament was welcoming, just as pictured. Dimitri was very kind to come pick up us at the airport and was really helpfull with everything we needed!

The house is really pretty. It is a tradition small Symi Villa. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, the view from the balcony is great. We had some big trouble with mosquito but, of couse, is not Dimitris's fault. We spend just two nights in october (low season) in the apt and sincerely we though that the house was a little more close to the port. There's the bus, that's right, but the schedule is definitely not trusty, we waste a lot of time waiting for the bus. For young people taking the stairs from the port to the house and viceversa is not a really big deal (it's around 15 min of stairs going up) but onestly is hard and you cannot do it a with a bag. You definitely need a scooter. Dimitris was kind and nice, but at some point we realize that he wasn't in Symi. We open and close the apt by ourself and than we return the keys to him in Rodes, not a big deal, but all that part was a little bit confusing. The communication was a bit schizophrenic. Super fast and kind sometimes and sometimes lacking and superficial. In the end: The house is beautiful, well furnished and the view amazing. The rates is in the average (40) but considered the location a little bit too high ( the rates for a bnb near the port is from 30/35 to 50) The location quiet but you definitely need a scooter or a car(URL HIDDEN)

Dimitris was very kind and helpful to find the better solutions for the staying and the trip. He speaks well english so the communication was easy. The room is nice, quite spacious and with a good plan to cook, but there were no tools to do it, so I recommend to ask him if you want to cook by yourself. The position is good if you want relax, not in the main center but in a quite and airy part and with a great view for the sunrise. You can go in Gialos with 10-15 minutes of a nice walking… but the come back it's too hard to do walking under the sun and you need a bus or a taxi (the cost is quite the same if you are more than one). In 15 minutes you go also to Pedi port to take the boat to the beach. The air conditioned (important!) works well, as the internet connection by wi-fi.

Communication and checkin were a little bit complicated but the room is really great value. Very clean, with internet and a nice view, its a really good island deal. You need to take a bus to get from the centre to the house or else have a car/scooter to get around.

Functional and well located appartment. Dimitris's wife welcome us very nicely and give us useful informations. Pleasant time here.

An ace place to stay - beautiful views from the balcony, well presented/well equipped studio, nice local part-of-the-village feel, welcoming and helpful host. Once you get to grips with the location, everything is walkable - twenty mins down to Pedi beach and on to St Nics, and the same down Kali Strata via hundreds of steps to arrive at the harbour. Bit of a workout coming home in the heat, but easy in the cooler mornings/evenings (or there's always the bus for e1.50!) Will have lasting memories of watching the sunrise from said balcony - if you've ever wondered what it might be like to live on a Greek island, staying here will have you pondering what's possible.

Despite us getting on the wrong bus and ending up at the other side of the mountain (only take the yellow bus) once we finally arrived, we had such a warm welcome from Dimitris wife, we forgot about the journey and just enjoyed the most beautiful view from the balcony. The apartment had more than we wished for and we had a great time exploring symi Island from this amazing base. Would defiantly recommend and will 100% stay again when I bring my family with me next year. Great host, great stay.

The stay at Dimitris's apartment was a pleasant experience. We found it fully equipped and perfectly clean when we arrived. The view from the balcony can just be described as amazing. We enjoyed eating breakfast there and watching the beautiful sunrise. The Check-In was easy due to Dimitris perfect instructions. He is a very attentive host and even offered getting us to the harbour when we arrived in Rhodes Town. During the whole stay he was very quick in responding to messages and problems of any kind. The apartment is conveniently located between Yialos and Pedi. We only used the bus on the day of our arrival, because most locations are walkable. Walking the Kali Strata to the harbour takes about 15 minutes and it offers you a magnificent insight on the daily life of a traditional Greek town (you might even see donkeys walking down the Kali Strata). Same with Pedi, about 15 minutes by foot. From Pedi you can reach St. Nikolaos beach (this was our favourite beach) over a small path with a splendid view of the sea. There are also two Mini Markets very close by to the apartment. Overall I would warmly recommend staying at Dimitris apartment especially for those who want to experience a traditional Greek town. We will definitely come again.

Well situated, spotless, with a perfect view, we stayed very confortables.

Wonderful and relaxing location in the high part of the main village. The house is big but developed in vertical then ok if you like the stairs. Basic equipment and furnitures. Lovely cat in the courtyard.

This is a lovely property which is located in the old town of Chorio up in the hills above the port of Yialos. You can actually walk up from the port to Chorio via the Calistrata, and then walk to the house from Chorio. Chorio is lovely, we went during the festival in August and on our first night saw live music in the main square at the top of the Calistrata steps. This is also a nice area to visit in the day, and the architecture on Calistrata is amazing. Closer to the property, there are lots of lovely lanes and alleyways to explore. It's like a maze! Be wary that finding your way back to the property through the lanes can be tricky, I recommend using GPS! Overall we enjoyed the place which has been lovingly restored. This would suit a big group as there are several bedrooms/bathrooms. And hiring a vehicle to get up and down to the port/beaches is essential as the property is located on the very periphery of town.

Μας παρέλαβε ο Ian, πολύ φιλικός, λιτός και κατατοπιστικός, με taxi, από το λιμάνι και πήγαμε στο σπίτι. Όμορφο, άνετο, πέτρινο σπίτι με πολλά επίπεδα και χώρους. Έχει γίνει καλή αποκατάσταση του κτιρίου, ενταγμένο σε αντίστοιχο περιβάλλον. Η συσσώρευση της ζέστης στα επίπεδα των υπνοδωματίων αντισταθμίζεται από πολύ καλές κλιματιστικές μονάδες και διαμπερή αερισμό. Είναι ψηλά στο Χωριό, σχεδόν στο τέρμα της Καλής Στράτας...απολαμβάνεις ησυχία και περπάτημα Ο Ian μας βοήθησε με τα πράγματα, οταν φεύγαμε (με τα πόδια μέχρι το λιμάνι!)

Split-level, two-room apartment right above the Simi marina, one of the most beautiful spots in the Aegean Dodecanese. It's about 40 steps up to get the view you see in the pic; no prob if you're not traveling with the very young or very old. Host picked us up at the ferry, which was a nice plus with all the luggage and toddler equipment. Nice value proposition for a great location!

Loved staying in symi balcony great location close to port clean and host was very friendly

The property is exactly as it looks on the photographs with an amazing view from the balcony. The stairs to reach it (and within the property) may not be suitable for anyone old or very young. The property is well equipped with effective air con in the bedroom. We didn't expect to be cleaned during our stay so that was a nice bonus. Symi has a surprisingly busy harbour but watching the comings and goings from the balcony was endlessly entertaining. We were met from the ferry by Fotini's son and Fotini herself popped in to see us a couple of times during our stay to check everything was OK. If you have a choice the Sea Dreams ferry docks very close to the apartment. We recommend using the water taxis to take you to quiet beaches and the round the island trip is a must. If you want to visit the top village without a hard uphill walk then the bus to Pedi goes up to it hourly (on the hour) from very near the property. There are so many lovely places to eat that it's hard to pick any out but we particularly liked the International and Meraklis. I also recommend the Mohitos at the Alegrito which had excellent free wifi.

This small apartment, set on 2 floors, has a lovely balcony right opposite the clock tower where all the major boats dock, so that one could watch the amazing comings and goings of the ferries and marvel endlessly at island life. The view from the balcony is really magnificent. The apartment itself is fairly basic, much like other island accommodation we have stayed in (wysiwyg). Mrs Fotini could not have been nicer either before or during the stay and she is very quick to respond and help, if ever help is needed. It should be noted that there is in fact no wifi hotspot in this house, although every café (3 minutes walk to the centre of town and 1 minute to the nearest cafe) has free internet access. The access to other amenities is easy and very convenient (the supermarket will deliver to your door), though living in a bustling harbor is necessarily a little noisier than choosing to live in the top town (Chora) or a remote and more cut-off bay. There are also steps up to the apartment that are not suitable for the very old or very young. Symi is a wonderful, hospitable island and overall we had a lovely time, thank you very much Mrs Fotini.

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The Fotini family was very friendly. They picked us up from the ferry boat by car (400m) and took us to the house. They advised us a very nice boat trip (Poseidon) which we enjoyed very much. Also they recommended a restaurant which was very good. The house has steep stairs which was not a problem for us. The house was clean, had everything thing what we needed and it has a stunning view. We can recommend this house very much and we hope you'll have a good time like we had.

Piccolo appartamento con vista sul porto, cucina tavolo da pranzo, forse bagno migliorabile ma funzionante. Al piano superiore due letti comodi e aria condizionata. Voto decisamente positivo. Fotini la proprietaria molto gentile e sorridente, ci ha aiutato la prima notte con una camera sostitutiva e ci ha fornito il Wi-Fi del quale non era fornita, differentemente dalla descrizione. Ci ha comprato una colazione ed è stata sempre disponibile assieme al figlio. Consigliatissimo

Our staying in Symi was (URL HIDDEN) is a beautiful island , perfect to rest and the most picturesque place I have ever been. We didn't have the chance to meet Aiden but one friend of him took us from the port to his place. We spoke on the phone with him though and he helped us with everything we needed.The house is very pretty and the best thing about it is its location.Everything is so close to it, we couldn't believe it. Certainly recommended to everybody !

Symi is one of the most beautiful islands in the Dodecanesus. This nice house is locate very close to the touristic port in a much convenient an strategic position. In the range of few minutes walking you will find everything you need, restaurants, bar and stores. At the same time this house in a very quite Position, overlooking a small noiseless square. The apartment is fully equipped with everything needed, you can also get in contact anytime with the owner Aiden who is always kind and helpful. I recommend this accommodation as one of the best choices in town.

My boyfriend and I stayed at Aiden's beautiful house on the island of Symi for a few days last week (late June) and it was an absolutely magical experience!! Aiden made everything so so easy for us - we even had someone to greet us when we got off the ferry from Rhodes - and we had everything we needed in the house. The air conditioning was a God-send at times. It was only a few steps from the sea and great restaurants (would recommend Pantelis - a few minutes round the harbour - waiters and food both amazing!) and there's a sweet little beach about a 10 minute walk away. The town itself was so lovely and all of the locals were so friendly to us! We definitely want to go back - thanks Aiden!

Lovely flat. Friendly Aiden - help with pick up. Always asked if things were Ok and wether we needed anything.

Ideal spot, very central and quiet at the same time. Thank you for a very nice stay. Hope to come back soon.

We stayed here for one week and had a wonderful time. The apartment is very spacious, ideally located for visiting everything there is to see on Symi and it has everything you can possibly need. Aiden is a very friendly and responsive host. We recommend this apartment very highly!

Amazing location in Symi, very well positioned & quiet location. Great space & great value. Enjoy the most beautiful island in the world!

I stayed two nights in Aiden's house with my husband and 3 children. The house is small but very charming, and really close to the waterfront/shops/restaurants and just a short walk from where the ferries arrive. A friend picket us up and walk with us to the house. We hired a car for one day to see the rest of the island and the remote beaches, if you're travelling with children I really would recommend that. We had a really, really, really nice time in Symi and Aiden's house.

The house is perfectly located with great views offering the best of Symi. Our host was excellent, arranging for pickup from the port and even had a bottle of great red wine waiting for us. Definitely recommended.