Title: Rodi House, Sitia- Palekastro 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 # Rodi House, Sitia- Palekastro ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115001300/115001253/w4341h2805x6y0-ef7022d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115001300/115001253/6b21c282.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115001300/115001253/w4086h2730x5y0-c73afa80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115001300/115001253/a25e7ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115001300/115001253/w4342h2916x6y0-03658b6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rodi House, Sitia- Palekastro provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Rodi House, Sitia- Palekastro Rodi House – Traditional Hospitality with Modern Comfort Discover the authentic charm of Rodi House, a recently renovated home dating back to the 1920s-1930s. Originally operating as a coffee house, it was located at the central square of the village. In 1940, the building was transformed into a residence, where the grandparents spent their years raising their children and grandchildren. Today, Rodi House combines traditional Greek architecture with modern amenities, offering a unique space for hospitality that has been crafted with love and attention to detail. Every corner of the house radiates warmth and preserves the tradition of the area, giving you the feeling of an authentic Greek home. The house is just a one-minute walk from the central square of Paleokastro and a few minutes by car from the beautiful beaches of the area, such as Chiona, Vai, Eremopoli, Kouremenos, and more. It offers the perfect balance between tranquility and easy access to everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Ideal for couples, families, and nature lovers who wish to enjoy the traditional character of the area without sacrificing modern comforts. Outdoor space with furniture Temporary parking near the house (50m) to load and unload luggage Smoking is prohibited. Solar water heater Air conditioning Washing machine Hairdryer Iron & ironing board Free toiletries Cleaning supplies Kitchen & toilet paper Bath towels Bedroom linens Baby cot Free WiFi Up to 160 Mbps Flat-screen Smart TV Coffee, sugar, herbal teas provided A few words about Sitia region Sitia is a town situated in the far east of Crete, in the prefecture of Lasithi. It lies to the east of Aghios Nikolaos and to the northeast of Ierapetra. It lies in a region unspoiled by mass tourism. Even during the busy summer peak, Sitia retains a certain charm and laid-back style. In the town but especially in the region's villages you will enjoy authentic Cretan cuisine made with quality local olive oil and other local produce. During the day you can enjoy swimming and sunbathing in Sitia beach or in the numerous untouched beaches lying towards the Eastern tip of the island. What to do in Sitia For history and archaeology enthusiasts, Sitia's archeological museum display's exhibits dating back to the Neolithic era in 3,500 BC while the medieval fortress of Kazarma, situated at the top of Sitia is a reminder of the town's medieval past. Furthermore, the folklore museum exhibits items from the past century such as weavings, woodcuts and other everyday life items. During the evening you can visit one of the numerous small restaurants ("Rakadika") situated along the town's fishing port, which serve delicious variety plates along with Cretan spirit "Raki". And if you are up to it you can continue your night out until the early morning hours in one of the local bars and clubs. What to do in the region Archaeology / History / Religion On your way to Vai and Erimoupoli you will pass from the monastery of Toplou. Here you can visit the monastery's museum with items dating back to the Ottoman empire period up to the Second World War. In Erimoupoli bay you can visit the ruins of the ancient town of Itanos. Further to the south east, Zakros is one of the four major Minoan palaces unearthed in Crete. The ruins of the palace await you at the lower entrance of the Zakros gorge. Beaches To the east of Sitia lies Europe's only natural palm forest of Vai. In a short distance from Vai lies the bay of Erimoupoli with the ruins of the ancient town of Itanos. To the south east of the region lie the long sandy beaches and warm waters of Kserokambos . There are numerous other deserted beaches we can help you discover. Sports For windsurfing enthusiasts the world renowned Kouremenos beach is a must visit. The club offers equipment hire and lessons. For the hardcore athletes, the Faneromeni bay offers excellent wave conditions (depending on the weather). Here you will need to bring your own kit. Mountain bikes are a fun way to explore the region's endless olive groves. Spring and autumn is the best period for this since the weather is cooler during the day. Hiking The areas rugged terrain offers numerous gorges that are walkable with no special equipment. First and foremost the 4km Richti gorge, near the village of Mesa Mouliana will dazzle you with the year-round waterfalls and dense vegetation all the way down to a deserted beach. The 4.5km gorge of Zakros starts at the village of Ano Zakros and meets the sea next to the archaeological site of Kato Zakros. It is one of the most impressive gorges in Crete with steep sides and dramatic rock formations. It is also known as the Gorge of the Dead because ancient Minoans buried their dead in caves high up on the gorge's sides. The 3.5km Chochlakies or Karoumes gorge ends in the magnificent and isolated bay of Karoumes. Culinary Delights In Sitia's "Rakadika" and small taverns scattered in villages throughout the region you can try, apart from local meats, also some delicacies of the region cooked in locally produced olive oil, like "chochlious" (snails cooked either with tomato or vinegar and rosemary), "omaties" (stuffed pig intestines), "anthous" (stuffed courgettes) and other. When you visit Toplou don't forget to grab a bite in the monastery's small tavern and purchase organic products from the monastery's extensive agricultural produce (honey, olive oil etc). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Towels (changed on request) ## 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 ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.19768,26.249828&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qlzuEm%7Ce_D%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40QBSBQBQBQBSBQDQDQBQDQDQDQDOFQDOFQFODQHOFOFOFOHOFOHOHOFMHMJOHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKJILIJILILILILGLGLGLGLGNGLELGLENENELENCLCNELCNCNANCLCNANANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBN%40LBNBNDLBNBNDLDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHJHLJJHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHNHLHLHNFNHNHNFNFNFNFNFPFNDPFNDPFNDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBRBPBPBPBR%40P%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAPARAPARAPCRAPARCPCPCRCPCPCPEPEPCPEPEPEPGPENGPENGPGNGNGPGNGNININGLINILINILILILKLILKLIJKLKJKLKJKJMHKJKJMHKJMHMHKHMFMHMFMHMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDMDODODMBOBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOCMCOEMEOEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMGMIMGMIMGMIKIMIKKMIKKMKKIKKKKKMKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKMIOGMIOIMGOIOGOGOGQIOEOGQGOEQGOEQEQEQEQCQEQEQCQCQCQCSCQCQASCQASAQASAQASAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s_Ej3zC8QlGAe9tVSy5YXHUgHIc=) Palekastro #### What's nearby - Chiona Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Toplou Monastery - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles - Vai Palm Grove - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles - Vai Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles - Zakros Palace - 29 min drive - 15.1 miles #### Getting around - Sitia (JSH) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sea Side Café - ‬11 min drive - ‪Platanos / Ο Πλάτανος - ‬20 min drive - Xiona - ‪Itanos - ‬3 min walk - Surf Beach ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rodi House, Sitia- Palekastro pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rodi House, Sitia- Palekastro? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rodi House, Sitia- Palekastro? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rodi House, Sitia- Palekastro located? > Situated in Sitia, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Chiona Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Maridáti. Skinias Beach and Vai Palm Grove are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question