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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 342 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Astypalea, Dodekanes
  • Astypalea Windmills
    3 min walk
  • Astypalaia Castle
    4 min walk
  • Central Square
    5 min walk
  • Astypalaia (JTY-Astypalaia Island National)
    17 min drive

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The price is CHF 263
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
Holiday Home 'Karai Traditional House' with Shared Terrace and Balcony

About this property

Entire place

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

Renovated traditional house

The house consists of a single high, large room. In the entrance area there is a small, charmingly furnished kitchen, equipped with a refrigerator and washing machine. Opposite there is a small bathroom with shower. One step down you enter a living room with an art deco table. A staircase takes you to the sleeping gallery, from which you can overlook the downstairs room and see the sea from your bed. You can enjoy your breakfast on a large balcony with a fantastic sea view. A fan provides cooling in summer. The house is located in a part of the Chora spared from bars. It is midway between the square where life in Astypalea takes place with restaurants, bars and meeting places and the picturesque towering Venetian Kastro which dominates the site.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Astypalea Windmills. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Steps from Astypalaia Castle and 3 minutes on foot from Astypalea Windmills

Property manager

L. Harabacz

Languages

Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

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)

General

  • Unit size: 452 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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 00002972598

We should mention

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

Renovated traditional house Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Chora old town
We had a lovely 2.5 week stay in this very homely little house which has been beautifully restored. We particularly enjoyed eating breakfast and dinner on the balcony which has stunning views of the bay. We found the house well equipped, with a good range of kitchen utensils (including a garlic crusher!), many condiments and herbs provided, and even a washing machine. Although there was no air conditioning, we just opened all the windows and had plenty of ventilation. There is no wifi at this property and you need to be aware that no cars can get up the road so you need to carry water, shopping, luggage etc 5 mins uphill. You could get a motorbike if this was a problem. You do need to be aware that even if you are 5ft 4 you cannot stand up in the bedrrom area. We got used to this and it wouldn't put us off staying here again. We used the very efficient Astybus for one week and hired a jeep for the other week to enable us to explore the more remote parts of the island where the dirt roads are challenging! Astypalea is a stunning island with lots of different beaches and is not too touristy. Maria, the property manager was very friendly and helpful, as was Laura when we unexpectedly had to change the dates of our booking. Overall we had a wobderful time and would recommend this property.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place for relax and enjoy the Spectacular panorama
I stay for 7 days, enjoying the Spectacular Views from the balcón, a tradicional house from the greek islands at the top of Xora the main Town of the Island, clóset yo the castle, but a 5 minutes walking to the windmills which is the last place for cars to arrive, because at the old Town just by walking, so you need some good health condition. But It Is an amazing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mouki K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The apartment is gorgeous with an incredible view and perfect location within the town. Quiet but near everything you might need. The island is beautiful with amazing beaches. Maria who assisted us is super helpful and so lovely - gave us lots of invaluable tips. We can’t wait to come back to stay again! ❤️ Mouki and Soraya
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lena S., Athens Greece

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in the neighborhood of Castle
Irinas house is a very nice one near Portaitissa church the famous of the island It has killing views to the island and Aegean sea You will never forget the meal at this veranda The bed is comfortable even though its upstairs and you cannot walk standing as in all houses on the island Big sitting area with a round table exactly as it pictured Thank you Irina and hostess Maria of tha Alas shop See you next year
Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elli Sofia M.

Ομορφο σπιτακι με φοβερη θεα .
Περασα πολυ ομορφα στο σπιτι της Irene.Μου αρεσε η θεα που εβλεπε στο Λειβαδι και η απεραντη θαλασσα.Το σπιτι ειναι στη χωρα που την αγαπω και περιπλανηθηκα στα σοκακια με τα λουλουδια και την χαρακτηριστικη αρχιτεκτονικη .Ολα στο σπιτι ηταν ακριβως οπως τα αρουσιαζει η οικοδεσπεινα,καθαρα και περιποιημενα...το συστυνω σε οσους θελουν ησυχια.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Giuliano T.

Distinctive and unforgettable
It was our first trip to Astypalea, an island we'd been looking forward to visit one day for years! We loved it, and our choice to stay in this house in the chora made it perfect. It is in a quiet location, on a main path to the church and the Kastro, but even in August not too many tourists went by. (We felt especially privileged to be staying here while they probably were staying at some hotel without personality, but closer to the beaches). A few bars and restaurants are close by anyway, a 5 min. walk or so. Most of the Chora tavernas are good, I wouldn't really recommend one over the other, trust your own guidebooks. As for bars, there are two nice ones in the upper part of the chora, but I especially liked the kafeneio Karai, where we were also lucky to be able to watch a trio playing an excellent set one night (keep your eyes open for flyers and mini posters around the chora if you want to find good music). The house is cozy: not huge but comfortable, beautifully appointed, clean, all we needed was there. It is ideal for 2 people, but it suited us perfectly with 2 young kids too. The view is right on to the sea and it's unforgettable: the balcony overlooks a long bay so you have the stretch of water in front of you, and the land beyond it. The owner was not in Astypalea when we visited, but for keys etc. we met a friend of hers who was extremely friendly and helpful (she has a shop in the chora - don't miss it if you like quality souvenirs rather than the usual touristy stuff). We have stayed in dozens of places in many trips to the Cyclades and the Dodecanese and we have no doubt this place is among our 2 or 3 favourites. We would definitely like to stay here again and would not hesitate in recommending it to friends. Avoid it only if you tend to like hotels more than private homes! More island tips: 1) Maltezana has nice spots for bathing, and they are not too crowded; we liked Astakoukos and Almyra for food there. 2) If you tour the island by bus, like we did, you will probably find there are 2 buses taking turns on the same lines; the experience is definitely different on the 2 buses, try all you can to take at least one trip on Panagiotis' white bus, with 60s music and a huge pot of basil dangling from the rearview mirror as an air freshener.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

sygrind p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit sublime
Appartement très bien situé et au calme avec une plage de rêve sans beaucoup de monde juste en dessous. On espère revenir.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte kleine Wohnung
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in Lauras kleinem Appartement sehr genossen. Appartement ist mit vielen liebevollen persönlichen Details ein sehr gemütlicher Ort. Absolut zu empfehlen…
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Samuele m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bellissima esperienza
È stata un’esperienza bellissima! Abbiamo soggiornato in questa meravigliosa casa dentro la chora con una vista magnifica! La casa rispecchiava perfettamente le caratteristiche descritte online. Ci siamo trovati benissimo con la host Maria e la proprietaria Laura, sono state gentilissime e ci hanno subito aiutato a risolvere imprevisti. Una piccola pecca è la mancanza di aria condizionata che in alcune serate particolarmente afose rende difficoltoso dormire. Nel complesso consigliamo assolutamente il soggiorno presso questa meravigliosa struttura.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jolie maison de Chora avec vue incroyable
Un séjour paisible au rythme du village de Chora. Chaque matin c’est une vue époustouflante qui nous attendait sur le balcon, vue que nous avions plaisir à retrouver le soir pour le coucher du soleil. La maison est parfaitement équipée, meublée avec goût et pratique à vivre. On apprécie les courants d’air faciles à créer et le grand fan qui permet de se rafraîchir la nuit (la maison ne possède pas de climatisation). La communication avec Maria qui gère les arrivées sur place a été très agréable et elle s’est montrée disponible même pour notre check-in à 2h du matin, heure d’arrivée de notre ferry. Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour à Astypalea et recommandons à 200% la maison de Irina.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

BRANCADORO F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect position and great view
We stayed in the apartment for 5 days. The position and view from the balcony are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour de rêve !
L’appartement est incroyablement situé. Au milieu des ruelles de chora. Maison typique avec une vue époustouflante depuis le balcon sur la baie! Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and pleasant stay
We had a wonderful time in this wonderful house. It was very easy getting in contact with the host at any point, and she was always sweet and helpful. The house was perfect for two, it had everything you needed and the view was amazing. We are definitely coming back next year.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adelheid S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wohlfühlhaus
Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Die Ausstattung des Hauses ist schlicht und einfach und gerade deshalb als Kontrast werden Griechenlandgefühle wach, die an frühere Zeiten erinnern. Gut gemacht!
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

yvonne s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
traumurlaub
man sollte gut zu fuss sein ,aber die mühe ist es allemal wert hammerausblick das Häuschen so schnuckelig,die Insel ist eine reise wert!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Γιάννης Μ.

Liked: Cleanliness
Το τέλειο σπίτι για διακοπες
Απλά μαγικό το σπίτι...το συστήνω ανεπιφυλακτα
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Een fantastisch huisje midden in het dorp Chora met een leuk zonnig balkon met uitzicht op zee.
Een heerlijk Grieks huisje midden in het dorp. Schoon, leuk ingericht en met een balkon met uitzicht op zee. We hebben er een fantastische tijd gehad. Als je minder goed ter been bent is dit huisje misschien niet goed omdat je een eind naar boven moest het straatje in. Verder kan ik het iedereen aanbevelen.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

STEFANIA P., GENOVA

Fully equipped, amazing view
The house is even better than the pictures show. Just steps away from ancient kastro and incredible sea view from balcony and windows. It was fantastic to wake up in the morning and see the blue directly from the bed. The property is quite uphill in the heart of old town (sooo nice) but no stairs are required, so the access is easy, despite being right in the heart of kastro, this is a real plus. Just be aware that you need to climb an internal ladder in order to reach the bedroom and the ceiling there is quite low, so be prepared. It is a traditional island bedroom. We contacted both Irina and Maria, who locally cares about the house, and both were very nice and helpful. We had a perfect stay and I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Maria L., Milan

A romantic little house with sea view
It’s a lovely house with a mesmerizing view. Everything was clean and tidy. Very near to the castle and the cathedral, the house is located not far from the restaurants and the night life in Chora but without all the noise. We had a wonderful time. The person who welcomed us, Maria, was also very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

brigitta s.

Positiv
Griechische Insel zum Glueck noch ohne Massentourismus, hoffentlich noch lange
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017