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TZITZIFES OLD STONE MANSION

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Property grounds
Aerial view
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 677 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

TZITZIFES OLD STONE MANSION

The house is located in a small traditional village in Tzitzifes which consists of two neighborhoods built on two elongated hills that descend from the mountain to the plain and separated by a ravine. At the bottom of the ravine is a very old stone fountain with trees. The houses are masterfully built of stone on the successive levels of the two hills thus providing a beautiful traditional settlement. The view to the opposite villages are impressive. The village's name seems to come from the jujube tree, which grows in the area. . The current picture of the village follows the general image of the Greek province. It produces oil, wine, carob and abundant livestock products. It is worth emphasizing that even the Tzitzifes was the only village of Crete Karabasis production (dafnelaiou) which is used for therapeutic purposes and kalaisthitikous and is now produced in small quantities by a single successor of this popular tradition. There are several enoiikiazomena accommodations and village are 3 dairies and three tavernas with an abundance of visitors - where you can taste and daily chareitai tradition of the place. Ask to try anyway lamb antikristo stakovoutyro, lychnarakia and mizithropitakia, syglino, Apak, sfakianes pies with honey and pies. The surrounding area offers several activities. The possibilities for excursions are many, and offer visitors the opportunity to reveal very impressive panoramas. Also, Crete is considered as a paradise for hikers. Those who enjoy such trips will find many possibilities: walking or cycling The location, altitude and range land and climate of Crete, have blessed this place with a great diversity of flowers and plants. The island is rich in chestnut trees, oaks, cypresses, palm trees, cedars and countless olives (olive oil is the main product of the ground). There are also more than 140 different species of plants and herbs which are endemic, which means that there is nowhere else. The Cretan flora is especially rich in herbs and medicinal herbs such as oregano, thyme and labdanum. There is also an amazing variety of flowers in Crete, like tulips, cyclamen, orchids, etc. Due to the climate and soil area the flowering period lasts more than 6 months (from March to September

Property manager

PERAKAKIS STELIOS

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only on the outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 828.8 sq ft (77 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 17

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Yes, if they use the existing bedding

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a 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 00002554351

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

Tzitzifes OLD Stone Mansion Apokoronas
Tzitzifes OLD Stone Mansion Private vacation home
Tzitzifes OLD Stone Mansion Private vacation home Apokoronas

About the neighborhood

Map
Crete

What's nearby

  • Kalyves Beach - 21 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Port of Souda - 23 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 26 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 26 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 27 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gavalianos Kafenes - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tzitzikas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Road Despina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Γευσις - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TZITZIFES OLD STONE MANSION pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TZITZIFES OLD STONE MANSION?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TZITZIFES OLD STONE MANSION?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is TZITZIFES OLD STONE MANSION located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Church of the Holy Spirit Fre, Kalyves Beach, and Kalyváki. Blue Coast and Samonas Cave are also within 9 mi (15 km).

TZITZIFES OLD STONE MANSION Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely traditional house in a great setting in the country.
This is a traditional house beautifully presented and furnished with traditional furnishings. It has all mod conveniences including dishwasher and washing machine. The outside spaces are well presented and offer various options at several levels. I would highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

PERAKAKIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in this beautiful Cretan house,
What a lovely home and wonderful warm hosts. We visited as a family with a 4yr old and a 1yr old and we really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful environment and some beautiful nature around. The house is in a very small village up in the hills with amazing views. The village itself doesn’t have any shops. It does have a taverna that we sadly failed to go to. There are villages nearby like Vryses that have all the amenities incl. shops and supermarkets and further restaurants and eateries if you need them. The village is less than 10min drive. You do need a car if you are staying in this house as it is rather remote and there is no public transport nearby. We used the house as a base to explore some of Crete. Many beaches are only 15-20min drive. Chania, Rhetymno and other big towns are within the 30-40mim range distance wise. We even drove to Knossos (about 1.5hrs) and Fragkokastello on the south coast (1hr on the most beautiful road with amazing views -well worth a drive). The house itself is beautiful and full of lovely traditional ornaments. Lots of outside space (terrace/balcony/front yard/garden) and even a slide and swings which our kids loved. The house is well equipped down to toiletries and cleaning products and if you’re traveling with a baby then there is a high chair and travel cot provided as well. Clean towels and sheets etc and as we stayed for 2 weeks the hosts even offered us new towels and sheets half way through our stay. The hosts as incredibly warm and generous. We were provided with a lovely welcome hamper with yummy treats. They were approachable and easy to reach if ever needed. They also accommodated us when we checked out as we needed to leave early. Over all, we would highly recommend staying here - much better than any touristy place on the coast as you get to see more of the real Crete.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eckhard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unsere grüne Wohlfühloase unterhalb der Lefka Ori
Meine Frau und ich waren schon >10x auf Kreta. Sonst aber immer an 2 bis 3 unterschiedlichen Orten. Dieses Mal am Stück für 30 Nächte im Mai/ Juni 2024 im alten Steinhaus im kleinen Dorf Tzitzifes unterhalb der Lefka Ori Berge. Wir waren skeptisch, haben unserer Meinung im nachhinein aber noch nie so großzügig, ruhig und schön gewohnt, wie dieses Mal. Ja, ein Mietwagen ist natürlich erforderlich. Die umliegenden Ortschaften Restaurants, Geschäfte, Strände, sind innerhalb von 5 bis 30 Fahrminuten erreichbar. Die 2 Restaurants im Ort auch das gleich nebenan hatten zu dieser Zeit nur sporadisch- ca. 2x wöchentlich geöffnet. Auf unser altes Steinhaus haben wir uns bei unserer Rückkehr immer gefreut. Es hat 2Etagen. Im EG befindet sich die Küche, Essplatz Aufenthaltsraum mit Schlafcoach, Bad/Toilette/Waschmaschine, Schlafzimmer mit 2 Betten. Im OG befindet sich ein weiterer Raum und das 2. Schlafzimmer mit Doppelbett. Platz satt! Die Küche ist mit allen Geräten, Gefrierschrank, Backofen, Herd, Spülmaschine ausgestattet. Es gibt große Töpfe und Auflaufformen. Kaffeemaschine, Toaster…..einfach alles. Bei unserer Ankunft war es blitzsauber. Vermieter Stelios hatte für uns Lebensmittel in die Küche gestellt. Auch seine Unterstützung und der umfangreiche Reiseführer hat geholfen. Wir fühlten uns sehr willkommen. Die schön gestaltete Außenanlage mit 4 Terassen/ Balkone, Gartenmöbel, Kinderspielplatz mit Schaukel, Rutsche, Außendusche…alles perfekt. Es war wunderbar.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Great House, great hospitality of owners! Thanks to Stelios and his wife!!
We had a fantastic stay here - definitely fine. Authentic cretan village, friendly people and a really fine tavern "Tsitsifia" nearby. For those who are looking for an authentic stay with some contact to the people living here but without touristic events exactly the right thing. For all others: stay in Kalives, Almyrida and Georgioupoulis and make use of ai-offers...
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018