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Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Kolymbari, Kreta
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete
    13 min drive
  • Kissamos Stadium
    17 min drive
  • Ravdouha Beach
    38 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    58 min drive

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About the area

Platanias

Located in Platanias, this cottage is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Olive Tree of Vouves and Karavitakis Winery. .This cottage is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Gonia Monastery.

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 13 min drive
  • Port of Kissamos - 22 min drive
  • Platanias Beach - 27 min drive
  • Agia Marina Beach - 34 min drive
  • Falassarna Beach - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Fresco - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dinner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ο κήπος τση Φροσύνης - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Waves on the Rock - Βράχος στο Κύμα - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas

My accommodation is in Astrikas, a small mountain village with about 150 inhabitants, near Kolymbari. You will love my accommodation because of the great view and the unlikely calm. My accommodation is well suited for couples, adventurers traveling alone and furry friends (pets) are also welcome.

Astrikas is a small village with about 150 inhabitants. It is set amongst acres of olive groves at an altitude of 200 meters just southwest of the larger coastal town of Kolymbari. Astrikas is known for its Biolia Olive Oil factory, where organic and high quality olive oil is produced. The views from the grounds of the factory on the back side is over the enchanting landscape and the very interesting village of Rokka and its excavations (this needs to be seen, gorgeous!).

You will love my accommodation because of the awesome view and the improbable peace.

The large elevated terrace with two sunbeds offers endless time of relaxation in your own private zone. You will enjoy your meals on the comfortable sitting and dining area with amazing views from it over the enchanting landscape.

Inside the house you will find a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable bathroom with schower, WC and bidet and a spacious bedroom.

The location is ideal for exploring North-Western Crete combining peaceful rural living with close proximity to beautiful beaches and the venetian port of Chania.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a terrace.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Bidet

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Porch or lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

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)

General

  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
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 00003052213

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Beautiful Detached House in the Mountains in Kolymvari Cottage
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Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrew z.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely peaceful getaway property
the property is large and has great facilities. perfect for a couple , i really loved this place and can't complain as its great value for money and well worth the drive from the coast. Vrbo mistrakenly placed the property drop pin in the town of Kolymbari but was infact 15 minutes in land from the location they stated, this really inconvenienced us as we had family staying in the town and needed to be nearby , this was Vrbo's fault , not the property owner and will be making a complaint to them . the Property owner was pleasant to deal with and helpful and my only complaint would be that i had to contact someone else to get the key to the property but was not getting messages / calls back on whatsapp so felt a bit stranded at 1am with no key to the place, would have been easier if they had a security box and provide me a code to get the key myself as its not a good system to rely on neighbour/ friends to meet up on arrival . apart from that every thing was very good. i would actually stay again since its such a lovely accommodation and amazing location in the hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage in hills of Crete
This is a wonderful cottage nestled in the hills of Crete surrounded by olive trees. The place is immaculately clean, and comes with plentiful amenities such as a full kitchen, a washing machine, an outdoor shower, and AC in the bedroom. The AC worked extremely well to keep the bedroom cool even though it was 95+F during the week. The kitchen was great with everything you could want (fridge/freezer/stove/etc). I didnt use it as I was eating out. I booked this place thinking it was closer to downtown Kolymbari...I'm new to VRBO and didn't realize the pin shown for the property on VRBO is not the actual location. I was attending a conference at the Orthodox Academy of Crete in Kolymbari which was a 20 minute drive through the mountains. I realize now the description does mention it's location in the hills (but I didn't know what that meant at that time) and I should have clarified this before booking. So my only negative was that it was not closer to Kolymbari and the OAC. I think this would be a great base of operations on Crete, but a car would be required to get around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Astrikas, Crete.
We arrived on Wednesday 6th of September. We collected the rental car and headed towards our destination. We had already been advised by the owner that we would be met at the start of the village by her representative Michalis. The owner had already given coordinates and Michalis contact number. When we arrived at the village we rang him and he duly met us. Michalis guided us up to the property and shown us around. The villa is absolutely gorgeous. The back drop of the mountains in the distance is just perfect. The village was peaceful. Inside there was loads of finishing to cater for all your needs. Loads of patio to sunbathe in, sun beds! This villa is just lovely. Washing machine etc, air con! Having lived in Corfu & Kefalonia we was use to mingling with the locals as we use to live in a local enclosed village. If you are looking for isolation, peace and quiet with the mountains as your back drop, then take a look at this Villa. Myself and my wife loved everything about it. Nigel & Jaqs.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Stay in Astrikas
We had a wonderful time in the mountain village of Astrikas. The place was beautiful and clean. Would love to come back someday:)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views from a quiet village
Lovely location aprox 10 mins drive from the coast on a peaceful village with gorgeous views to the surrounding hills and mountain range. Comfortable property with all the required amenities. Highly recommended stay for a couple on holidays
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
A little paradise in Crete !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our stay in Crete!
This was our first time in Greece and Crete. We are from the U.S. We initially chose the property because it was centrally located for all of our planned activities. It is a very peaceful place off the beaten path with a wonderful patio/balcony area. You can tell that a lot of time and effort has been put into the renovations of the property. It was very nice inside. Maria (the owner) was extremely helpful and kind. She responded to numerous inquiries and was always cheerful. If we visit Crete again we will definitely consider booking here! Thanks again Maria!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing gem of a property in the heart of the Crete countryside
Our stay at Maria’s property far exceeded our expectations. It truly is a lovely comfortable house set in idyllic countryside . We chose this location and property to try to get away from our busy everyday lives at home and wanted to try the tranquility and countryside views that were described. It delivered on every level, actually from the moment we arrived. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday with beaches and beautiful Chania town a short drive away, surrounded by nature and everyday Cretan life amongst the olive groves then I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough. We will be visiting again very soon to recharge and refresh 😎 Thank you Maria and Michalis
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Satu P.

Lovely quiet location
Absolutely amazing place to stay, beautiful quiet location. The house is lovely, clean and so well stocked. We had everything we could ever need in the property. We would definitely recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

Kristof G.

A peaceful place to rest
We have stayed in this nice apartment for 8 days. The surrounding is really nice the place is surrounded by olive trees all around the area. The apartments is really well equipped - huge fridge, owen, toaster... just like home. The owner is really nice and responsive we kept contact via Whatsupp :) The only downside is that you must have a car to drive around and you need to drive quite much to reach the best beaches. But if you are looking for a peaceful place with a sky full of stars this is the one for you.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Peaceful retreat
My girlfriend and I wanted to find a quiet place in Crete to relax, away from most of the tourists but not far from the coast and Chania town. This property is exactly what we were hoping to find for a reasonable price. There are a few houses in the surrounding area and there's a small village about half a mile away, so we didn't feel isolated but it is really peaceful here. The property is clean, comfortable and spacious. It has a modern feel with character and we felt totally at home. We really liked the kitchen/dining room where we spent a lot of time cooking, so quite important! The sheltered dining area on the patio is great anytime of the day and provides some welcome shade. Maria the owner is a pleasure to talk to and always helpful. We hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

el video

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour montagne
Superbe maison très bien aménagée, attention à être motorisé car l'endroit est super calme mais il faut compter 12 km mini pour le ravitaillement, la plage, quelques boutiques....
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumurlaub auf Kreta!
Wir haben in diesem Haus 2 wundervolle Wochen verbracht. Fernab vom Trouble kann mir hier richtig toll abschalten. Das Haus ist top gepflegt, hat alles was man braucht und bietet genügend Platz mit einer riesigen Terrasse! Wichtig zu erwähne ist, dass das Haus etwas in den Bergen liegt und man definitiv ein Auto braucht! Diejenigen die etwas Ruhe suchen und dem Alltagsstress entfliehen wollen, sind hier genau richtig aufgehoben!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabio B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grande alloggio in collina
L'alloggio è grande e moderno con spazio all'esterno per prendere il sole o per cenare. Si trova lontano dal turismo di massa e c'è molta tranquillità e relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Lage der Wohnung
Wir können unsere Vormieter gut verstehen, wenn sie die Lage des Hauses und die Wohnung selbst so positiv bewerten. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und die Ruhe und die große Terrasse sehr genossen. Auch das zirpen der Grillen war nicht aufdringlich, es passte einfach dazu. Es war durchweg sehr heiß. Darum haben wir auch die klimatisierte Wohnung sehr genossen. An Ausstattung hat es an keiner Stelle gefehlt. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir das sehr große separate Eisfach. Wir waren rundum sehr zufrieden, darum kommen wir auch gerne im September wieder.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inge B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Astrikas
Hat uns sehr gut gefallen, war sehr erholsam in einer sehr schönen und ruhigen Gegend. Auch die Taverne To Faragi war richtig toll und eine sehr entspannte Atmosphäre mit einem tollen Wirt und sehr aufmerksamer Bedienung.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein toller Rückzugsort
Wir hatten eine wunderbare und erholsame Zeit in dieser tollen und ruhig gelegenen Unterkunft. Der Ausblick von der Terrasse ist wunderschön, die Küche ist toll ausgestattet und auch sonst hat uns nichts gefehlt. Ein toller Ort um den Nordwesten Kretas zu erkunden. Der Empfang von Michalis (Liebe Grüße) war sehr herzlich und der Kontakt zur Gastgeberin Maria lief schnell ukd reibungslos. Wir können diese Unterkunft sehr empfehlen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Vielen Dank, Janine & Markus
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paola D.

Liked: Cleanliness
La casa in mezzo agli ulivi
Esperienza molto positiva. Location perfetta tra gli ulivi fuori dal caos ma abbastanza vicino alle stade per raggiungere le spiagge piu belle. Proprietari attenti ad ogni esigenza.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait
Je recommande cette location, conforme à l annonce ,logement moderne et très propre , rien ne manque, très bonne literie.très calme , vue magnifique sur les oliviers et la montagne , au village suivant très bonne taverne familiale à deliana. Contact facile pour ce rendre à la location. Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jörg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Haus in toller Lage
Super Empfang durch Michalis. Check in und out waren ohne Probleme. In dem Haus fehlt es eigentlich an nichts. Von dieser Location kann man den Westen Kretas prima erkunden.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Astrikas Kreta
Alles in allem ein gelungener Urlaub auf Kreta Danke.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein "Urlaubs-Zuhause" für zwei Wochen
Wir haben uns in der Wohnung sofort heimisch gefühlt. Alles war sehr sauber und gepflegt. Die moderne Einrichtung ist geschmackvoll mit einigen alten Möbeln aufgelockert, an vielen Details merkt man, dass hier mit viel Liebe eingerichtet wurde. Mit der Vermieterin konnten wir jederzeit per WhatsApp kommunizieren und vor Ort war der freundliche Mihalis Ansprechpartner. Es war für uns eine interessante Erfahrung, einmal nicht direkt am Meer, sondern wie die Einheimischen in den Bergen zu leben.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

philippe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
LE CALME
endroit très calme et propre .Bien situé pour visiter l'ouest de la crète. Tout près à visiter sans faute BIOLA .Nous y sommes très bien acceuillis et nous avons découvert une super huile d'olive BIO. MERCI POUR TOUT
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Bernd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr lohnenswertes Urlaubsziel
Das Haus in den Bergen Kolymbaris ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und in einer traumhaft schönen Umgebung. Sehr gutes Preis - Leistungsverhältnis.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019