Title: Stella's Home: Renovated Traditional Cretan House in the Center of Heraklion Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Stella's Home: Renovated Traditional Cretan House in the Center of Heraklion Holiday home with kitchen, near Heraklion Port ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41060000/41050800/41050711/3cdb9581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41060000/41050800/41050711/cc1441b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41060000/41050800/41050711/97f6b617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41060000/41050800/41050711/ed202e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41060000/41050800/41050711/98a215d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood, this charming 19th-century Cretan house is your haven for relaxation and discovery. With its beautifully restored architecture, you can unwind on the lovely terrace or enjoy coffee in the small yard with traditional seating. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Stella's Home: Renovated Traditional Cretan House in the Center of Heraklion INTRODUCTION Our lovely home is located in a quiet local neighbourhood. It is a renovated traditional Cretan house (dated back to 19th century and classified as an archaeological site) where you can relax while being a few minutes away from the buzz of the city centre; it is ideal for couples, families and friends. Living there is a journey through the past with all todays’ comforts. THE STORY This house belongs to my family and one year ago my father and I decided to renovate it. The house was completely ruined and my dad and I worked hard in order to revive it. It is considered an archaeological site, therefore, we had to preserve its unique architecture. All rooms are connected to each other through a yard which is the old structure of the Cretan local houses. It is a fully equipped house on two floors. The space consists of three rooms along with a small yard and a lovely terrace. On the ground floor there is one bedroom with a private toilet, the kitchen/living room and a small yard with traditional table and chairs, where you can enjoy your coffee in the morning. On the second floor, there is another bedroom with a private toilet and the terrace with a wooden pergola, where you can spend your time during the evening. In the kitchen/living room you will find a traditional sofa, smart TV, table, chairs and a fully equipped kitchen that will allow you to cook at home in all comfort. Water, coffee, tea, cretan olive oil, local salt, oregano and pepper as well as local raki (a traditional delicious, grapes based, alcoholic drink) are also complimentary. My dad and I spent a lot of time rebuilding this house, taking care of every detail. I designed all furniture with love and passion in order to create a home, where anyone would feel comfortable & happy to live in. All wooden furniture is handmade, produced by a talented local craftsman. All curtains, pillow covers, table clothing and bed covers are handmade by my grandmothers. It has been an incredible feeling to rebuild a house from the ground up with my dad & this is what makes it invaluable for me. AVAILABILITY I am available via phone, Whatsapp and email. All contacts will be provided with the confirmation of the reservation. NEIGHBOURHOOD Close by you will find some authentic local coffee shops, restaurants and grocery shops. For recommendations on things to do around the city and the best food experiences, please do not hesitate to get in touch! GETTING AROUND The house is located in the heart of Heraklion within the Venetian City Walls and close to the Cultural Conference Centre of Heraklion. It is only 4 mins walk away from the Central Flea Market, 7 mins walk away from the Lion Square and 10 mins walk away from the Archaeological Museum and the Venetian Fortress of “Koule”. The bus station to Knossos Palace and the airport along with many beaches in the North such as Ammoudara or Karteros is also 2 mins walk away from the house. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE • Wi-Fi is available • Both double beds are equipped with orthopaedic mattresses • Anti-mosquito nets in all doors and windows • Each room is equipped with Air Condition • Heating is available • Washing Machine/Washing Tablets are available • Hairdryer is available • Iron/Ironing Board are available • Mini first aid kit is available • Quiet Hours: 00:00 - 09:00. & 14.00-17.00 • Nothing in our house is restricted to our guests, apart from parties, as long as visitors respect our home and neighbours • There are free self-parking space options nearby as well as several official parking lots • If you need recommendations on things to do around the city, please let me know and I’ll share with you our local guide via email. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 00000807294 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![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%7C35.33435%2C25.13321&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z_t75eZ4NuRd3O-HiAMtKQEmo8M=) Iraklio, Crete #### What's nearby - Venetian Walls - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Morosini Fountain - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Heraklion Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Heraklion Port - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles #### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coffee Island - ‬2 min walk - ‪Τό Μαῦρον Πρόβατον - ‬3 min walk - ‪1866 Street Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪Βουρβουλάδικο - ‬6 min walk - ‪Μπιτιρίνης Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stella's Home: Renovated Traditional Cretan House in the Center of Heraklion pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Stella's Home: Renovated Traditional Cretan House in the Center of Heraklion? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stella's Home: Renovated Traditional Cretan House in the Center of Heraklion? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stella's Home: Renovated Traditional Cretan House in the Center of Heraklion located? > Located in the heart of Heraklion, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Italian Archaeological School and Heraklion Port. Kornarou Square and Koubes are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stella's Home: Renovated Traditional Cretan House in the Center of Heraklion Reviews 9.4 ### 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Laurent Q. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very smart appertment in the centre of the very nice city We had no car and it was a good thing because there are no parking place enough. We use bus to go to Cnossos ruins and simply walking we were able to visit archeo museum and forteress in the port.Great place! ##### Laurent Q. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan T. 22 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tolle Wohnung im Zentrum von Heraklion Sehr schöne Wohnung/Haus in toller Lage. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieterin. Würden auf jeden Fall wieder dort wohnen. ##### Stefan T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruno D. 17 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Petite maison très bien placée. Très calme. Agréable, calme, bien située pour visiter la ville. ##### Bruno D. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sea View Hotel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Sea-View-Hotel-Apartments.h5370708.Hotel-Information) > > [Begeti Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Begeti-Bay.h10295324.Hotel-Information) > > [Minos Ambassador - Adults only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Minos-Ambassador.h45826210.Hotel-Information) > > [Arminda Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Arminda-Hotel-Spa.h10630918.Hotel-Information) > > [Nana Princess Suites, Villas & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Nana-Princess-Suites.h19806167.Hotel-Information) > > [Crete Golf Club Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Crete-Golf-Club-Hotel.h22748806.Hotel-Information) > > [Koni Village Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Koni-Village-All-Inclusive.h8415383.Hotel-Information) > > [Enorme Santanna Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-Enorme-Santanna-Beach.h44438252.Hotel-Information) > > [Minos Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Minos-Hotel.h8011612.Hotel-Information) > > [Free Breakfast at villa with Outdoor & Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Home Cinema](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Free-Breakfast-At-Villa-With-Outdoor-Indoor-Pool.h27558930.Hotel-Information) > > [Kiani Beach Resort Family](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Kiani-Beach-Resort-Family-All-Inclusive.h3998357.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantis Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Atlantis-Beach-Hotel.h12465368.Hotel-Information) > > [Moonlight Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Moonlight-Hotel.h19477661.Hotel-Information) > > [Anastasia Hotel Stalis](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Anastasia-Hotel-Stalis.h1368515.Hotel-Information) > > [Kedrissos Hotel Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Kedrissos-Hotel-Apartments.h16414878.Hotel-Information) > > [Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malevizi-Hotels-Apollonia-Beach-Resort-Spa.h1522111.Hotel-Information) > > [Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Amirandes-Grecotel-Boutique-Resort.h1862564.Hotel-Information) > > [Bio Suites Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Bio-Suites-Hotel.h1522055.Hotel-Information) > > [Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sitia-Hotels-Sitia-Beach-City-Resort-Spa.h1674729.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Heights Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Village-Heights-Resort.h14931312.Hotel-Information) > > [Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Domes-Zeen-Chania.h25749963.Hotel-Information) > > [Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Ikones-Seafront-Luxury-Suites-Adults-Only.h31709128.Hotel-Information) > > [The City Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-The-City-Hotel-Suites.h36768747.Hotel-Information) > > [Theartemis Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Theartemis-Palace.h2336425.Hotel-Information) > > [Petra Mare - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-Petra-Mare-All-Inclusive.h2144254.Hotel-Information) > > [Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete, Curio Collection Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-NUMO-Ierapetra-Beach-Resort.h7782201.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiramis Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Semiramis-Village.h10623973.Hotel-Information) > > [Macaris Suites and SPA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Macaris-Suites-And-SPA.h1099883.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Porto Rethymno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Aquila-Porto-Rethymno.h1636850.Hotel-Information) > > [Thalassa Boutique Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Thalassa-Boutique-Hotel-Adults-Only.h22137467.Hotel-Information)