Frances House - Chora, Patmos

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This vacation rental house is fully renovated in keeping with traditional details. "Frances House" is located in Chora, Patmos facing South on the Lee side of the island (the non-windy side). Step into the "avli", the entryway garden is filled with jasmine, bougainvillea, gardenia and more. To the right under the hand hewn stone arch is a simple kitchen. Walk through the doorway into the large salon living room.

"Avli" Garden

A splash of red, hand-stamped terracotta tiles warmly greets you, as you enter the large 24 square meter living room of FRANCES HOUSE. Two master-built, facing stone arches make a statement in this room, which is softened by rich brown wooden doors and windows, a stone fireplace, lovely island antique furniture, photographs of Patmos, and antique engravings of Patmos on the walls. A dining table opens to comfortably seat eight people for private "at home" meals. A double door opens to the Veranda Terrace and an unobstructed view of Mt. Profit Elias, and the Aegean Sea, from this mountain village.

A small Veranda, protected from the summer "meltemi" winds, is right outside the main living room. It offers beautiful unobstructed views to the South, East and West, and is shaded by bamboo. It has a stone bench with comfortable lounge pillows. The outdoor dining table is just the spot for a quiet breakfast of rich, creamy Greek yoghurt with honey and delicious, juicy peaches, or evening cocktails before sunset. On the left, a stairway leads to a huge, terracotta-tiled Roof Terrace with all-around views, including the monastery. A wide built-in stone bench is great for lounging in the sun.

The Roof Terrace has wide stone benches for those who wish to lounge in the sun. It has great 360 degree views, Mt. Profit Elias to the South, Kalikatsou and Gricou Bay to the East, the Ikaria Sea to the West, and behind is the village of Chora and the Monastery. After a full day of vacation in Patmos, enter your comfortable master bedroom.

The Master Bedroom has a bedside window with a view to Mt. Profit Elias, and a Qeensize "Sufa"-style raised bed. A door leads to the ensuite bathroom, which has a mini-bathtub. The Guest Bedroom is also Queensize, and both are furnished with American sheets and luxurious bath towels. There is a separate guest bathroom with toilet and shower, adjacent to the kitchen.

View of Mt. Profit Elias at Sunset

The Guest Bedroom has two twin-size single beds. The room is decorated with hand-painted bottles by Patmian artist, Eleni. The window has a view to Mt. Profit Elias. A small shell-shape sink provides the convenience of cold water. This room is reached by a wide wooden ladder through a trap door, very much in the "pirate" style of years ago. It is romantic, and very COO-O-O-O-OL in summer. Ready for an "ouzo", stop by the Kitchen.

The Arch covered Kitchen has a refrigerator, sink and electric stove and oven for making simple meals. There is a separate Guest bathroom with a shower, adjacent to the kitchen. Ready for the Beach? On the south side of Chora, parking is available nearby.

Location and Floorplan

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