Title: Cretan Stone Home w. View Terraces, minutes from Beach 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 # Cretan Stone Home w. View Terraces, minutes from Beach ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766800/18766732/5bdc0de2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766800/18766732/df55c9ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766800/18766732/ad6034c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766800/18766732/886584a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766800/18766732/3309f370.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the authentic charm of Crete at this beautiful rustic home, with traditional arches and ample spaces. Just a couple of minutes from the beach, enjoy stunning views from three terraces that surround the upper floor or unwind in a cozy kitchen equipped with essentials. This handcrafted haven features custom-made seating surfaces and stone-built barbecue. 6.8 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cretan Stone Home w. View Terraces, minutes from Beach A beautiful rustic home with traditional arches, furniture, ample spaces, verandas, terraces, a couple of minutes from the Beach. Nearby you can find traditional villages, amazing world-famous beaches, great taverns, and routes. House is fully equipped. It took us many years to renovate the house with respect to its special characteristics. Crete is an island that few visit and never come back. Wild but sweet. Rough but gentle. Dry and Green. \- THE ROOMS There is a master bedroom on the ground floor with a king+ sized bed and a second bedroom on the upper floor with two single beds. The home can accommodate four people and an extra fifth on a single sized sofa bed. The upper floor ("ONTAS": in Cretan dialect, we call “ontas” the upper floors of a house) is not made from cement but from wood with thick beams or whole trunks of cypress holding the roof. A cozy small kitchen equipped with all essentials and needed equipment in order to prepare any meal you feel like cooking is located on the ground floor, next to the main entrance of the house. There are two bathrooms. One next to the master bedroom and another one on the upper floor next to the stone built barbecue and outside bar. Between the master bedroom and the kitchen, there is a dining and seating area and a desk with marble surface. Custom made seating surfaces surround the back stone built wall which is decorated with traditional heirlooms and artifacts. \- Outdoors There are three terraces at the house that surround the upper floor. The first level terrace has the custom-made, stone built, fully functional barbecue and the outdoors bar. The second terrace has ample space and seating areas and it is located right in front of the second bedroom. The third terrace is a large open space with views of the sea at the north of the house with outside furniture perfect for enjoying your meals, breakfast or just sunbathing with a refreshment on hand. The materials and fabrics that we have used are all made into textiles on traditional looms. Not electric looms but traditional one, with the use of manpower. The wool used came from the tonsure of sheep. It is painted with natural dye. The embroideries are all handcrafted, even the furniture is handcrafted (carved wooden mirror, Cretan sofa, marble table, chairs, big bed). All are handcrafted faithful copies of the furniture that existed in a traditional Cretan home. These are very rare objects with great value. The closet in the master bedroom is a genuine antique as well as the lamps that hang from the ceiling. These are the characteristics of the houses that demonstrate our culture. \- THE NEIGHBORHOOD The beach that you can find in a couple of minutes of walking distance from the house is sandy and pebbly in places, an ideal choice for a morning wake-up swim, especially when it is not windy. It is very clean and has all the basic touristic amenities nearby. You will find umbrellas, showers and a lifeguard tower Rapaniana and its surrounding beaches are breeding points for the protected turtle Caretta-caretta so please if you happen to find small wire fences on the beach please do not touch them. They are there to protect baby turtles so they can grow up and have fun swimming in the oceans so they can come back and give birth at the same place where they were born. Marvelous little creatures... Some minutes away by car, you can find the port of Kolimpari where you can enjoy an excellent meal of fresh fish in one of the numerous taverns or enjoy your coffee or beverage in front of the sea and under the sun. It's a beautiful place really. Fishermen come and go every day early in the morning to fish at the bay. If you are lucky you may become friends with some fishermen and if you ask politely they may take you out on their boat to pick up the nets and hooks. Amazing unforgettable experience! In the village, you will find mini markets, restaurants, health center, pharmacy, dentist, post office, bank, etc. Basically, all you will need for equipping yourselves and buying stuff for preparing your own meals or eating out all day long if you prefer it that way. There are many traditional villages you can visit nearby. Just to mention some: Afrata, Ravdoucha, Kolimpari and, of course, the world-famous beach of Balos and Gramvousa and many more. Near our home, there is also the beautiful village of Spilia and also Marathokefala, Vouves, and other traditional villages. It's very easy to visit many beaches in the north but also west and south part of Chania. Just some km. of distance are the beautiful beaches of Kolympari and Afrata to the north. Platanias area is also very near to the ones that want a night out at a local bar. To the west, you will find the beaches of Ravdoucha, the world famous Falasarna beach, and Balos peninsula. Elafonisi and Kedrodasos are located to the southwest and to the south there are Paliochora, Sougia, and many more famous beautiful locations. There are many paths to follow that can offer some breathtaking views. Also, gorges and historical locations like ancient churches. A map with detailed POI and routes to follow will be sent to you after your booking. \*Please be aware that our rates exclude an additional stayover tax. For stays from April to October, the tax is €8 per night, while from November to March, it is €2 per night. This tax applies to all bookings starting January 1st, 2024. Guests are required to pay this additional tax directly to the check-in assistant who will be responsible for key handover upon arrival. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the sea ### 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) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Unit size: 861 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Our rates exclude an additional stayover tax. Apr-Oct €8 / night, Nov-Mar €2 / night. This tax is paid to the check-in assistant upon arrival. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### 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 not indicated whether there is a 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 00003529890 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 USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes Sea Kamisiana Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes Sea Traditional Cretan Stone Minutes Sea Kamisiana Traditional Cretan Stone Minutes Sea Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes Sea Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes Sea Kamisiana Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes Sea Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes Sea Kamisiana Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes From Sea Kamisiana Traditional Cretan Stone Minutes Sea Cottage Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes From Sea Traditional Cretan Stone Minutes Sea Kamisiana Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes From Sea Kamisiana Traditional Cretan Stone Minutes Sea Cottage Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes From Sea Traditional Cretan Stone House Minutes From Sea Traditional Cretan Stone Home Minutes From Beach Cottage Traditional Cretan Stone Home Minutes From Beach Platanias ## 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%7C35.53328%2C23.80176&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uvyoKmtM7EBUEbqXTU-mM0HJiuY=) Kamisiana, Crete #### What's nearby - Orthodox Academy of Crete - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Máleme Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles - Platanias Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles - Platanias Square - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles - Agia Marina Beach - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles #### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬2 min drive - ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mythos - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dinner - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cafe Platanos - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cretan Stone Home w. View Terraces, minutes from Beach pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Cretan Stone Home w. View Terraces, minutes from Beach ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cretan Stone Home w. View Terraces, minutes from Beach ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cretan Stone Home w. View Terraces, minutes from Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Tavrontis Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete. German War Cemetery and Karavitakis Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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