Title: Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI 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 home # Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI ## Photo gallery for Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI ![On the beach - Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI (Crisostomos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70094100/70094027/1bc5644f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI (Crisostomos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70094100/70094027/809b41b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI (Crisostomos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70094100/70094027/aacdfe6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI (Crisostomos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70094100/70094027/fa43f8bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI (Crisostomos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70094100/70094027/2655a2bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Chrisostomos, a secluded Cretan village, and unwind at this beachfront house. Start your day with breakfast on the spacious terrace overlooking the beach and later walk down to your private beach chairs and umbrella for a morning dip in the crystal-clear sea. Enjoy quality time with family in the fully equipped kitchen or relax under palm trees. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Beach view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI Summary: A beachfront cosy house located in the small, isolated village of Chrisostomos, about 1:20 hours drive from Heraklion airport. An ideal location by the south Cretan sea, far from the summer crowds. Start your day by having breakfast on the spacious terrace overlooking the beach and later walk down to the private beach chairs and umbrella for a morning dip in the crystal clear sea. The fully equipped kitchen is ideal for creating magnificent meals for you and your family. 2 bedrooms sleeping 4 + sofa bed for 2 in the living room. Additional 2 children may sleep in extra sofa bed with prior arrangement. The Space: The house is on an elavated position and is accessed by stairs that lead to the terrace. The spacious terrace offers plenty of lounging and dining space while the outdoor shower is perfect for a quick refreshment when returning from the beach. There is always hot water from solar panels. Main indoor area: The indoor space is open plan with a spacious and well organized kitchen with indoor dining area and sitting area with TV. The kitchen offers all cooking utensils and appliances for all your cooking needs. Main bedroom: comfortable double bed with plenty of storage. There is ceiling fan. Double bedroom: two comfortable single beds and plenty of storage. The beds can be connected in case 2 couples occupy the house. There are portable fans and a small AC. Bathroom: The bathroom is fully equipped with a washing machine. There is also an iron and ironing board and some basic cleaning supplies. Toiletries are offered (shampoo, shower gel). Guest Access: You will have access to the whole house and the private terrace. There is free street parking in front of the property. There is a baby cot and baby chair available on request. In the kitchen you will find a welcome basket with our homemade products (honey, olive oil, raki spirit). The Neighborhood: Chrisostomos is a small seaside settlement overlooking the south Cretan sea, located approximately 75km south of Heraklion. The village offers a few taverns and a mini market. It is named after the ruined church of Saint John Chrisostomos located on the east. The beach is large with ample space so there is no crowding even on the high season. It has coarse sand and is well protected from the west winds. On the west end of the beach there is a "line" of rocks, that heads towards the small islet of Trafos. This is the old pier of the ancient port of Lassea. On the island and on the beach, opposite Trafos, you can still see remains of the ancient town of Lassea. The beach continues west of Trafos, creating a separate beach called Segrezo Ryaki that faces west. This beach is very close to a Roman cemetery. It is secluded and ideal for nudism, but is also rockier than the main beach. On the west end, there is a spring with fresh water. FOOD / DRINK • In Villa Koutsakis, which is located in Chrisostomos above the beach you can enjoy quality food and coffee • In the tavern of Karavovrisi which is 1.3km (3 minutes by car) from Chrisostomos. It also offers delivery service. • In Kaloi Limenes located 3km from Chrysostomos. The area has some taverns where you can get coffee, a small mini market and a pizzeria that delivers. • Hotel Taverna Sfinias, just a 4-minute (1.5 km) drive away. • In Platia Peramata which is 13 minutes (4.5 km) from Chrisostomos, where there are also a few taverns. Also a little further south is the beach "Psili Ammos" where you will find the Cantina of Servitis. It is a wonderful place on the beach, surrounded by palm trees where you will definitely enjoy quality and affordable food. SUPER MARKET / MINI MARKET AND OTHER FACILITIES • Moires is a small town located 22.8km from ChrIsostomos and 48km from Heraklion, where you will find several large supermarkets such as Chalkiadakis, Lidl etc., as well as butchers, greengrocers, pharmacies, clothing and footwear shops, taverns, cafes , patisseries, bakeries, doctor's offices, health center and much more. • The village of Pompei is located between Mires and Chrisostomos (5.5 km from Mires and 17.8 km from Chrisostomos. • The village of Pigadakia is located immediately after Pompei at a distance of 11km from Chrisostomos. There you will find mini market, butchers, cafes. OTHER BEACHES • Makria Ammos Beach in KaloI Limenes. Makria Ammos beach is the first beach you encounter when you enter KaloI Limenes and is 2.3 km from ChrIsostomos. It is the largest beach in the area with grayish gravel and dark deep waters. Opposite the shore there are two rocks, Aspros Volakas near the shore, and Mavros Volakas more open. The further east you go, the calmer the beach. Makria Ammos is also known as "tamarisk", due to the many trees that exist along the beach and offer shade to holidaymakers. The beach is not very organized, while in the west there are taverns and a private hotel belonging to the Vardinogiannis family. • Psili Ammos Beach in Kaloi Limenes. To the west of Makria Ammos there is the main settlement of Kaloi Limenes with the small port that serves the employees of the fuel tanks and next to the small beach of Psili Ammos. Indeed, the beach has fine sand and is ideal for children, while nearby there are taverns, mini market, rooms, while there is a port station and customs. Psili Ammos is the busiest beach in the area and gathers a lot of people, especially on weekends. • Kravovrisi beach. If you follow the road that leads to Kaloi Limenes, then you will find the easternmost beach of the bay where you can walk through the homonymous stream of Karavovrisi that flows into the beach in winter. (Note: The walk is from Kaloi Limenes to Karavovrisi and not from Chrysostomos). Karavovrisi is a beautiful beach with coarse sand and calm waters. It is not organized, but unfortunately there is no shade from trees. • Platia Peramata Beach. Platia Peramata is a small settlement located between Chrisostomos and Lenta. It is located at the exit of a large valley (hence the name) in the Asterousia Mountains that starts from the village of Antiskari and ends at the sea. The fertile valley is used for growing vegetables in greenhouses all year round, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, etc., as the temperature is always high. In the area there are many bays, which form calm beaches that are preferred mainly by the locals. In front of the small village there is the beach of Peramata Squares with fine pebbles, which is used mainly to moor the boats of the inhabitants. The beach is not organized, but there are few taverns and rooms. On the east side of the village there is the beach of the eastern Platia Peramata which has pebbles and is not preferred for swimming. The best beach for swimming, however, is Psili Ammos to the east. Getting Around: How to reach Chrisostomos: Direct charter and scheduled flights to Heraklion: A number of companies operate direct flights to Heraklion from various major European cities, especially from April until October. Flights through Athens: Olympic and Aegean Airlines operate frequent daily flights between Athens and Heraklion. Ferry boat from Piraeus port (Athens) to Heraklion: Daily high speed ferries to Heraklion. Car rental: All major international car rental companies operate in Heraklion airport. Other Things to Note: You can always contact us for any special requests Interaction with Guests: We are more than happy to assist you with all your needs. We can advise you on the best beaches, restaurants, walking destinations, shopping tips or any other enquiry you may have. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 753 square feet ## Similar properties ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20990000/20989400/20989330/f46d7c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Erofili Rooms Agios Vasileios - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 27 reviews £36 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=20989330&PinnedHotelID=20989330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95330000/95322600/95322594/e0941455.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garifalia Studio's Faistos - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=95322594&PinnedHotelID=95322594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61400000/61399000/61398961/350419eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zeus Traditional House Gortyna - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=61398961&PinnedHotelID=61398961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26710000/26709900/26709888/caa1c766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing stone villa ,2 bedrooms, kitchen, Wc, Wifi, BBQ, garden, veranda,parking Vasiliki - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=26709888&PinnedHotelID=26709888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=70094027&PinnedHotelID=70094027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=70094027,20989330,95322594,61398961,26709888) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that 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 Property registration number 00001169712 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 EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as \[new\] Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- Wifi Faistos 6104d0372d4dd6002e5a6c24 ## About the area Located in Faistos, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Agiofarago - Marsalo and Karavovrysi, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Museum of Messara are cultural highlights. [Visit our Faistos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faistos.dx6264192) [View more Holiday homes in Faistos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faistos-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6264192-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C34.93944%2C24.82577&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ng57CG67cVCZ9E42fVaBu2kD2rs=) Crisostomos ### What's nearby - ![Above the beach at Matala, on the south coast of Crete, are a number of caves carved into the cliffside. During the Roman rule of Crete, the caves housed tombs. In the 1960s, the by-then empty caves hosted hippies who used them to camp out in. Matala still has a slight counter-culture feel to it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051676/2227fa72-020a-4bb7-bb78-e0871f474345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beach of Matala 37 min drive \- 14.6 miles - Karavovrysi 15 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Maha 15 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Kókkines Plákes 3 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Komos Beach 35 min drive \- 13.5 miles ### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) 87 min drive ### Restaurants - Boho 35 min drive - Port Side Matala 35 min drive - Anemi 35 min drive - Taverna Sunset 35 min drive - Zafiria 35 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI? ### What time is check-out at Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI? ### Where is Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shades of Blue - Beachfront - AC- WIFI Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### pascale b. 21 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parfait Un coin isolé parfait pour les contemplatifs que nous sommes, loin de tout, juste la mer, c'était parfait ##### pascale b. Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2022 ---