Lesbos Vacation Rental house: Molyvos, Lesvos

Came for 1 week....stayed for 4!
If it wasn't for work, we'd want to stay more!!!
Dear Melinda, Theo, Afrodite, Kimon and Rhea...
It has been an absolute pleasure meeting you all! Thank you for providing such a beautiful place to stay - You have created a real haven! (..or heaven!!).
Thank you also for all your help - without which the extra 3 weeks would have been impossible.
Wishing you all, and the cottage, much love, peace and happiness.
Elaine, Steve and Dan

June 2009

Dear Melinda and Theo: I know you’ve heard it many times before, but thank you for providing such a wonderful refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life. We were hoping to have a peaceful and relaxing holiday and our stay in Captain’ View gave us just that - and so much more! Oh what we would give for just a few more mornings and evenings on the balcony!

Wandering through the cobblestone streets of Molyvos and visiting the shops was absolutely magical - with everything we needed just a short stroll away. We would highly recommend Captain’s View to anyone looking for complete relaxation in an absolutely fabulous setting.

It was a pleasure meeting you and your family, and your hospitality and help were much appreciated. It was so hard to leave your cottage - we even thought of becoming squatters! While we had to leave, we find comfort in knowing that we will return for more visits in the years to come.

Greg, Karen, Hayley, Brooke and Michelle (Aliso Viejo, California)

Captain's View captured my heart when I stayed there for a month several years ago with a friend. Its location in the centre of the village enabled us to experience the rhythms of village life, to meet local merchants and neighbours and get a little bit beyond the typical tourist experience. I worried whether a return visit (this time for two weeks, with my partner) would live up to the memories of the first. It did, and more. The house itself is beautifully outfitted in every respect and lacks for nothing. The kitchen is so functional and well equipped that we enjoyed cooking what we found at the market each day.The bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable and attractive. The presence of a washing machine allows you to pack light. Everything works and the owners are very responsive when there are questions. The view of the sea, the fishing boats and the sunsets from the balcony are the stuff that novels and films are made of. The house sits between the castle and the harbour, just of the cobblestoned agora (market stree) and every part of it is accessible on foot. If you enjoy walking, there is endless hiking to be done in the surrounding area -- you can walk by the sea, in the mountains, through pretty villages and olive groves. Just exploring the tiny laneways of Molyvos and the gorgeous meadows and seaside behind it is a treat, if you wish to stay close to home, but there are in fact monasteries and ancient remains to be seen as well. We rented a scooter for a week from a company in town (Euro Motors -- excellent and friendly assistance, great prices) and enjoyed travelling some of the spectacular scenic roads nearby. You do not need a car here, with or without a scooter. We particularly enjoyed being in Molyvos during the week leading up to Easter, which is a pretty time of year and an interesting time in the life of the village.
There are restaurants, tavernas and bars in every part of the village but not all are open in early spring. We didn't mind -- there were enough great options. We particularly recommend Captain's Table (run by Melinda and Theo, owners of Captain's View), the funky Molly's Bar, and souvlaki place called Friends. We would go back again and have recommended Captain's View to our friends who travel. It's hard to imagine how anyone could be disappointed.

In spite of our arrival so late in the season, we were very lucky with the weather and so managed to sit out on the balcony on most evenings to enjoy to spectacular views.

The location for this cottage is excellent, only a few metres from the bakery and handy for the shops and boutiques on the agora.

The owners were extremely helpful, organising a taxi for us from the airport, which is about an hours drive away.

Molyvos is one of my favourite places on the island, and we plan to visit again soon.

Highly recommended.

p.s. Visit the Captain's Table at the harbour for excellent fish

We found the Captain's View as it was described with excellent amenities. Someone came in every three days to clean and change the sheets. The bedrooms and loft are accessed by spiral staircases. The balcony has a wonderful view of the harbour and sunset.
The owner was very helpful with information before we arrived and met us to get settled. They also have a wonderful restaurant at the harbour so we knew we could get them if necessary.
Molyvos is situated on a steep hill and the house is about mid-way up. So you have to go up (to the castle) or down (to the harbour). We parked at the castle. However, shops and restaurants are convenient and an excellent bakery is steps away. Lots of good food!
We came in early Oct and by mid-month many of the shops and restaurants were closing until April.