Title: Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village ## Photo gallery for Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village ![Exterior detail - Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village (Faneromeni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40192400/40192361/131df0de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms - Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village (Faneromeni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40192400/40192361/aacaef1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village (Faneromeni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40192400/40192361/225ed25b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village (Faneromeni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40192400/40192361/dad31d25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village (Faneromeni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40192400/40192361/2c2a6fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Surrounded by a verdant valley at the southern foot of Psiloritis mount, Francois apartment offers a serene retreat in Faneromeni. This beautiful and cozy house features an open plan kitchen, spacious bedrooms with double beds, and a convenient bathroom. Relax on the common barbeque terrace or explore the nearby dam of Faneromeni. ## Reviews 4.0 ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village The apartment Francois is part of the Vrondos residence This beautiful and cozy house “Vrondos” features 4 separate living units on a private plot in the quit village of Faneromeni, far away from mass tourism. It is the perfect place to disconnect and enjoy some quiet vacations. This great house has 280 square meters along 2 levels. The history goes back to the beginning of the past century. The down part of the house, now renovated and made up to two nice family apartments, used to be the storage space and the stable. The upper part, used to be the parental home, is divided in two to create two spacious apartments. The apartment Francois is a ground level apartment. You enter the fully equipped open plan kitchen . It is fully furnished to easily serve the whole family. In the corner living room you can even create an extra sleeping place. The convenient bathroom is at the back of the apartmet next to the bedrooms. In the second bedroom there are 2 single beds. The master bedroom with double bed is next to it. The whole complex is built with thick stone walls from 60 cm. This provides a cool indoor environment. The ground level has a common barbeque terrace. This patio can be used by all the guests. A huge garden with lemons, oranges, olive trees borders at the ground terrace. Bicycles are available, free for use, upon request. The small village of Faneromeni is located in the south part of Crete. It is located in a scenic location, in a verdant valley at the southern foot of Psiloritis mount with altitude of 80 meters. You want miss out on local village cosiness. Mini market, coffee shops, church gas station are in the village. Bigger supermarket, bank, etc. can be found on 12 kilometres distance in the village of Timbaki or Mires. The dam of Faneromeni is the gem of the village. The artificial lake covers an area of approximately 1000 acres and has a capacity of 20 million cubic meters. It was constructed in 2005 in order to meet the increased demand for irrigation of the Mesara plain. In those few years of operation, this lake of Faneromeni has become an extremely important wetland, where rare birds and animals nest. A walk in the dam during the spring is a wonderful experience. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Car required ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden - Terrace ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114500000/114494500/114494456/44a52a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Traditional Cretan House Faistos - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=114494456&PinnedHotelID=114494456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | 3 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125180000/125175600/125175571/ea37b4f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zaros Traditional House - Private Hot Tub Retreat Faistos - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=125175571&PinnedHotelID=125175571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48390000/48386600/48386552/b8a01916.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity View apartment Kouses - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=48386552&PinnedHotelID=48386552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View | 3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71064200/71064108/9107f6e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Rena in Mouresi Seaview Faistos - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=71064108&PinnedHotelID=71064108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38300000/38297000/38296984/w4000h2688x0y0-edf29faa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Il Silenzio ground floor Magarikari - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=38296984&PinnedHotelID=38296984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36980000/36970600/36970558/ab5b8319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carob Villa in the South of Crete promises memorable vacations. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Faistos, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Agiofarago - Marsalo and Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Museum of Messara are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Faistos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faistos.dx6264192) [View more Apartments in Faistos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faistos-Apartments.d6264192-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.07313%2C24.83226&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=13UXPsljULkPUxSn9Bj1NRsjmMQ=) Faneromeni ### What's nearby - Museum of Cretan Ethnology 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Palace of Phaistos 7 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Agia Triada 8 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Central Court 10 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Phaistos 14 min drive \- 3.6 miles ### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) 63 min drive ### Restaurants - Kostas" psitopwleio 7 min drive - Fast Food Super Donald 7 min drive - Manassakis Taverna 10 min drive - ΤΣΙΚΡΙΤΣΑΚΗΣ 11 min drive - Imeros 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village? ### What time is check-out at Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village? ### Where is Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Francois Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Luca 31 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Room comfort #### Appartamento Michel Abbiamo prenotato l'appartamento Francois ma un mese prima del soggiorno siamo stati contattati dai proprietari per chiedere se eravamo disponibili a cambiare con l'appartamento Michel, cosa che abbiamo accettato a fronte di un sconto di 30 €, quindi la nostra valutazione è relativa all'appartamento Michel. Purtroppo non abbiamo avuto una buona esperienza in quanto abbiamo prenotato (e pagato...) una casa con aria condizionata ma nelle camere da letto non è presente alcun condizionatore. Inoltre nella camera matrimoniale (ubicata nel piano mansardato) la temperatura era di almeno 15 gradi superiore rispetto alla zona cucina dotata dell'unico condizionatore della casa. Anche il bagno ed il frigorifero erano di dimensioni minime e certamente non proporzionati per una famiglia di 5 persone. I proprietari non li abbiamo mai visti neppure per il check-in ed il check.out, ma solo sentiti telefonicamente. Abbiamo avuto un problema con il condizionatore che si è rotto e ne abbiamo chiesto la riparazione, che è comunque stata fatta il giorno successivo. In sintesi non possiamo essere soddisfatti del soggiorno nell'appartamento Michel e del prezzo che abbiamo pagato per dei servizi (aria condizionata) disponibili solo nella zona giorno e non nelle camere da letto, una delle quali fortemente esposta e terribilmente calda. ##### Luca Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ---