Title: Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion 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 # Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion ## Photo gallery for Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion ![Exterior detail - Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion (Damavolos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53670000/53665700/53665640/77d21b09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion (Damavolos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53670000/53665700/53665640/e790d1fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion (Damavolos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53670000/53665700/53665640/e50066e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion (Damavolos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53670000/53665700/53665640/643e0fb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion (Damavolos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53670000/53665700/53665640/e9046aa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Crete, Villa Manthos offers a tranquil retreat. This traditional Cretan house features a cozy study room with big windows, a kitchen fireplace, and an expansive garden perfect for relaxing on sunbeds or enjoying lunch in the porch. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6958 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion Villa Manthos, is a traditional Cretan house located in the village of Aliakes in the middle of Crete. The 1 bedroom house is fully equipped and can host up to 4 guests. The house has some key elements such as the "study room" with the big windows, the fire place in the kitchen, the huge garden the perfect place to relax on a sunbed or have lunch in the porch, and the cellar down stairs with so many antiques dated hundreds of years ago. Villa Manthos is the historical house of the heroes of the Cretan revolution against the Ottoman Turks; Leonidas and Nikolaos Matthaioudakis (sons of the priest Matthaios) who participated in the battle of Arkadi in 1866, the famous monastery of Crete where the holocaust took place. Leonidas actually signed the treaty of Halepa in 1878, that was basic for the autonomy of the island of Crete from the Ottoman Turks and the union with main Greek state. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 958 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100110000/100100200/100100190/0f4b841c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Harmony Kria Vrisi - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=100100190&PinnedHotelID=100100190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118100000/118096100/118096075/225f9554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dimitrios house Rethymno - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=118096075&PinnedHotelID=118096075&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90690000/90683400/90683351/d66af635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa with private pool & sea view for absolute privacy and serenity. 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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 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 0612669 ### 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 required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Villa Manthos Traditional Cretan Mansion Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion Mylopotamos Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Mylopotamos, this holiday home is in the mountains. Wooden Sculptures Museum and Museum of Grylios are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eleutherna and Nikos Xylouris Home. Reptisland and Rethimno Kart are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and mountain biking. [Visit our Mylopotamos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mylopotamos.dx6143288) [View more Holiday homes in Mylopotamos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mylopotamos-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6143288-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%7C35.33878%2C24.75750&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OXOh8fyDpJoAJ0d5O-I5s0-IGZQ=) Damavolos, Crete ### What's nearby - Reptisland 11 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Melidoni Cave 13 min drive \- 4.7 miles - Sfendoni Cave 15 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Livadi Beach 21 min drive \- 9.9 miles - Varkotopos beach 22 min drive \- 9.7 miles ### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) 68 min drive ### Restaurants - Bro Café 13 min drive - Sinolakis Tavern 16 min drive - Serano Cafe 10 min drive - Χαρούπι & Ελιά 10 min drive - Café Prinaris 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion? ### What time is check-in at Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion? ### What time is check-out at Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion? ### Where is Villa Manthos, Traditional Cretan Mansion located? ## Have a question? 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