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Traditional Cretan House of Herakles 1

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
View from property
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 555 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Traditional Cretan House of Herakles 1

Heracles Traditional Cretan House 1 is located in Spili, a picturesque village located at an altitude of 430 meters, 28 kilometers south – east of Rethymno, in the centre of Crete. Due to the location of the village you have the chance to explore easily the north as well as the south part of the island.
This historic house was built almost 250 years ago and has been carefully renovated with love and attention so none of its unique traditional elements was harmed. Its stone walls are 60 cm thick, which makes the house cool during summer and warm during winter. The house can accommodate up to 4 people. In the living area you will find a sofa-bed which can accommodate two people. In the bedroom the old wine production space has been transformed into an amazing double bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances you may need such us oven, cooking rings, fridge, kettle, dish washer and washing machine. Next to the kitchen there is one more single bed and a traditional bread oven. Outdoors you can enjoy relaxing in the spacious veranda.

Property manager

Heracles Papadakis

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 592 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 00000190791

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Heracles Traditional Cretan House 1 Agios Vasileios
Heracles Traditional Cretan House 1 Private vacation home

About the area

Map
S????, Crete

What's nearby

  • Spili Monastery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kourtaliotiko Gorge - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Monastery of Preveli - 23 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Plakias Beach - 30 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Preveli Beach - 32 min drive - 20.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Gefyra Taverna cafe-Preveli - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Preveli Monastery - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lefkõgia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Plateia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Agia Fwteinh Petinos - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Cretan House of Herakles 1 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Cretan House of Herakles 1 ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Cretan House of Herakles 1 ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Traditional Cretan House of Herakles 1 located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Spili Monastery and Venetian Fountain. Kourtaliotiko Gorge and St. Anthony Patsou Gorge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Traditional Cretan House of Herakles 1 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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