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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 345 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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?e??d???, Crete
  • Samonas Olive Tree
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kalyves Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Ancient City of Aptera
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Stone Cottage with Sea and Mountain Views

Artemis house - its name taken after the ancient Greek goddess of the mountains and the forests - is a delightful stone cottage of unique character and architecture. Located at the foothills of the White Mountains, in an authentic Cretan village called Melidoni, it offers great mountain views and a good view to the renowned Georgioupolis beach.
This absolutely charming house has a very cosy interior made out of stone and wood in warm and fresh colours. The atmosphere of the house is very relaxing and the cypress trunks of the roof leave a fine nature smell. The floor is wooden in both levels of the house. The bedroom is in the upper level, providing a fine wooden double bed and offering a view to the valley and Georgioupolis beach. The beautiful kitchen and living room are in the main level. The shower and WC in playful colours are in the main level too. Wooden cupboards are spacious both in kitchen and bedroom.
There are many interesting walks in the area, a gauge to visit, and of course more advanced walks up the mountain tops. Its an ideal place for nature lovers. We offer tips, guidebooks and a detailed map with all the walks. And of course the district of Apokoronas where the house is located is famous for the archaeological site of Aptera, byzantine churches and monasteries, Kalyves sandy beaches, and traditional tavernas in picturesque villages of Vamos, Armeni, Stylos, Fres and others.
From Melidoni, where the house is located, you can easily access and explore both Chania city and Rethymnon city, as it is less than a 30 minutes’ drive from Chania Venetian port, museums and city life and less than 40 minutes from Rethymnon medieval city as well. The long beaches where mainstream tourism goes to are also 15-20 minutes away from this quiet retreat. So, you are close to the main tourist scene in a unique tranquil location.
Besides the maps and guide books, in the villas you will find a welcome pack including basic dairy products (milk and butter), local bread and cheese, thyme honey and olive oil.
Bed linen are changed weekly while extra towels are stored inside the house for your convenience. The house is cleaned weekly.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Agios Nikolaos Fort. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a balcony and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • 9 minutes by car from Agios Nikolaos Fort and 13 minutes from Samonas Cave
Beautiful Stone Cottage with Sea and Mountain Views offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Apokoronas cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 00000601646

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Beautiful Stone Cottage with Sea and Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy H., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Beautiful Place for the right type of travellers
If you are seeking a secluded, quiet stay in authentic Crete White Mountains foothills, this is the spot for you! Beautiful stone villa with gorgeous windows. Very clean and property was accurately listed. The owners were very helpful to guide us there and also gave great advice and shared knowledge about where to go on Crete. They also had some food stocked for us which was really appreciated especially able to have a coffee or tea with milk and toast with cheese or honey the next morning! We were there during a short heat wave so it was hot. We had dinner in Fres as suggested and it was like having a home cooked/family authentic Greek meal on a beautiful courtyard & had we not stayed here, we most likely wouldn’t have made it up to Fres and it was incredible. For those who love this type of travel like we do, this is a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shailja S., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location for relaxing
The place is located in a beautiful hilltop with a great view. Inside it is equipped with a decent kitchen. The host is lovely. However it has no internet so you have to rely on a local phone network which is not great because you are in the mountains. Just something to know beforehand. I had to work and had to go to Kalyves when I had meetings. But other than that we enjoyed the great views and the small villages in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views
Pretty traditional house, edge of village, wonderful views. Comfortable for two people. Good shady parking, which is a definate plus. Lovely terrace and a little balcony overlooking sea and mountains, for tea, breakfast or apéro. Our second visit to this area, not disappointed.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

GARY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain retreat
We loved our stay in this magical mountain retreat. The charming house was beautiful inside and out. Very clean and comfortable. The secluded peaceful setting was so relaxing. We had a spectacular view of the full moon rising over the mountains. Our hosts, Stavros and Tatiana, were the best! Stavros is very knowledgeable about all there is to do and see on Crete.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute gem!
A fantastic property for solo travellers or couples looking to get off the beaten track. The house has stunning views and is ideally situated to get to a range of locations across Western Crete. The house itself is lovely, nicely finished and spotlessly clean. Tatiana and Stavros are ideal hosts, providing excellent communication and a warm and friendly welcome. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wolfram H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Uwe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Empfehlung mit kleinen Abstrichen
Sehr ruhige Lage und ein sehr bemühter Gastgeber. Wir haben die Zeit dort sehr genossen, hatten aber auch das Glück, dass die weiteren Ferienhäuser, die um das Haus liegen, nicht belegt waren. Minuspunkt: kein Internet im Haus verfügbar und hinter dem Haus so gut wie kein Internet.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rainer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr sehr sauberes Haus
Super nette Vermieter ,kleines traditionelles Steinhaus in den Bergen ,ideal für zwei Personen, sehr zu empfehlen ,vielen lieben Dank an Tatiana und Stavros
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANKE J., BERLIN

Liked: Cleanliness
Es ist wunderschön dort!
Ein wunderschöner Ort!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Marie-christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bel endroit
Très jolie maison de montagne en pierre, vue magnifique sur la montagne et sur la mer, accueil chaleureux..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudius R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, quiet and authentic
It was really nice up there in Melidoni in this marvelous solid stone house with a bright appearance and a tasteful interior. The bedroom's view is just amazing and Stavros and Tatiana were really nice (they welcomed us with bread, yoghurt and cookies :) ) The location is perfect when you don't want to be in the overcrowded chaos of the near-beach villages. If you like hiking this is perfect since the mountains are just behind the house. If not, its not really far (20 minutes) to the beaches. Apokoronas is the name of the region and it remained much more authentic then the touristic regions near the coast.

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön!
Absolut traumhaftes Häuschen mit erholsamen Raumklima. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in den Bergen und haben alle Tipps für Unternehmungen von Stavros gerne angenommen! Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019