Trad. Village Home 'Kerash Bey'

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9192 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Mountain view

Explore the area

Mithimna

Kissamos Stadium
‪7 min drive‬
Port of Kissamos
‪12 min drive‬
Falassarna Beach
‪24 min drive‬
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Arch Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Back Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Donkey Room

1 Double Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

Upstaits Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 4 half bathrooms

Arch Room En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Donkey Room en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Middle

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

'Kerash Bey' is a traditional Creten house located in the old village of Drapanias in the Bay of Kastelli area of Western Crete, surrounded by olive groves & mountains. The house has a large fully equipped kitchen & dining area on the first floor leading on to an enormous vine covered terrace overlooking the village, & olive groves down to the sea. Also on this floor is a lounge with TV, stereo & book case, and a bedroom with en suite facilities & large private balcony facing east. Incidentally, this upstairs bedroom can be converted to an additional lounge for smaller parties for whom a fifth bedroom is surplus to requirement and prefer more interior living space! (Tell Yannis before you arrive!)
Ground floor set around an internal courtyard has 4 double bedrooms, two of them very large with en suite, sofa & doors to the small courtyard, two further double or twin rooms share a large bathroom. An additional family bathroom on mezzanine floor has toilet, shower, jacuzzi & wash/mach. 10/15 min walk to 7 km beach, tavernas, bars. 'On-Hand' help and advice from English speaking local!!!!
Car recommended for trips to other beaches, gorges, mountain walks & archaeological sites
E.O.T. # 1042Κ92003252900

Property manager

Yannis

Languages

English, Greek

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Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Check with me, there are lots of village animals

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not in the bedrooms, please

If you cancel, we will give 100% of your money back for the days we re-book. We don't wish to profit from anyother's misfortune but a man's gotta eat.

Please let me know of any breakages. Accidents happen; it's not the end of the world. I need to fix or replace for the next guests. Be considerate.

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 00002524813

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kissamos

Located in Kissamos, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Falassarna Beach and Balos Beach. Scuba diving, snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Mithimna

What's nearby

Kissamos Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Port of Kissamos - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
Mávros Mólos - 14 min drive - 6.6 km
Phalasarna - 27 min drive - 22.9 km
Falassarna Beach - 35 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Σκασιαρχειο - ‬7 min drive
‪Waves on the Rock - Βράχος στο Κύμα - ‬16 min drive
‪Kalypsw Tavern - Kaloudiana - ‬3 min drive
‪Coffee Break - ‬5 min drive
‪Το Πικάντικο - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trad. Village Home 'Kerash Bey' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Trad. Village Home 'Kerash Bey' located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Telónio Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Kissamos Stadium. Mávros Mólos and Port of Kissamos are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David R.

13 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une jolie maison pour découvrir une jolie région

La maison est très bien située dans un petit village vivant (petits commerces). Yannis est très sympa et ne manque pas de conseils. Sa maison est spacieuse, très bien équipée (cuisine, jouets pour les enfants et pour la plage,...) et possède une terrasse ombragée très agréable. Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine et nous reviendrons avec plaisir.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Costanza S.

4 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HOSPITALITY

Marvellous house. We felt a real greek atmosphere. Wide bedrooms, wide kitchen but, most of all, a marvellous terrace with a vine arbor wich gave us freshness during our meals and with a beatiful view of the sea and the church tower. Our children were enthusiastic about their own accomodation. Every bedroom has got a private bathroom (which is basic) and there was never lack of water (we were 9 persons)! The landlord is a very gentleman. Always helpful and kind with us. He can speak english very well and was a pleasure to talk to him. We hope to come back someday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cécile g.

17 August 2017

Très agréable maison, situation idéale

La maison est complètement conforme à la description, et encore plus belle que sur les photos. Adresse de charme, très bien équipée, vaste et très agréable à vivre. Le village est calme, avec tout ce qu'il faut : boulangerie (très bonne, et accueil sympa), superette. Plage à 5 minutes en voiture. Point de base idéal pour partir découvrir les plus beaux sites de l'Ouest : Falarnassa, Balos, Elafonissi (1h), La Canée, et les petits villages de l'arrière-pays. Enfin, le propriétaire est aux petits soins, avec adresses sympa et conseils. Vivement que nous y retournions !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Piero B., sassari, Italy

25 July 2017

Charming old house in an authentic Cretan village. Good position for visiting amazing surroundings.

We spent only one week in Drapanias. We were two families with 4 children. The big house was perfect for us, well equipped and very quiet, with plenty of space for everybody. Yannis is a super host, he take really good care of us in a discrete and thorough way. His precious suggestion were so useful to discover the beauties of this amazing isle. I would have loved to spend more time in Drapanias to fully enjoy the relaxing village and the comfortable house. The very good position makes this place perfect for a trip in fantastic area, especially if you like the sea.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicolina Z.

14 October 2015

Wonderful house in cozy, little village

It was the second time in Kerash bey already, and we just love it! The house is perfect for us, and so are the surroundings. The owner is great and everything works. It's a little bohemic, which suites us well. The roof terrace under the vines is just wonderful! The village is tiny and quiet. Nice bakery, and a very small Minimarket. A very nice restaurant down by the beach, both fish and other food. Even though there is a bus to Chania and Kissamos you need to have a car to get around. We will definately go back as soon as possible!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rita j.

30 July 2015

GREAT !!!

This house is absolutely the top! Authentic, lovely details, spacious, clean and absolutely big enough to give host a group o* 9 people ! Our host was a big help and very charming. We really loved the house , the laid-back atmosphere in the village and dream about te next vacation! There is no house on the island that can compete with this !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Géraldine P.

5 September 2012

Séjour exceptionnel

Nous avons été d'émerveillements en émerveillements dans cette maison ultra charmante où tout est fait pour que votre séjour soit inoubliable. Le propriétaire a fait preuve d'un accueil exceptionnel en nous aidant dans l'élaborations de nos randonnées, nous renseignant chaque fois que nous en avions besoin et en nous faisant goûter les plats traditionnels crétois. Hébergement à recommander absolument!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A

28 September 2011

A beautiful Cretan house in a real place

We (two families with children) stayed in this beautiful house in the heat of August, and really appreciated the large cool rooms with elegant fans, the open internal courtyard, and the shade of the amazing plants on the huge terrace. If you want an easy Greek holiday lazing on the beach with English-speaking tavernas, poolside bars and shops on tap, this isn’t for you. If you are interested in something a bit closer to real Cretan architecture and life, it certainly is. The house is reached along a street beside the church, too narrow for cars. Many of the other houses are single storey with tin roofs, and the occupants spend their days in the street on plastic chairs chatting. They were very friendly, but not sure they were that impressed with our perpetual ‘kale meera’. The baker down the road seems to be always open, with wonderful warm bread and a few pasties. There is a very small minimarket, and a local fruit/veg truck which appears occasionally selling tomatoes and peaches, but otherwise it is a car journey or bus ride into Kissamos for the bigger shops. Imported food is expensive, though, so bread, nectarines, tomatoes, olives, cheese and honey were our main diet. The local beach at Nopigia is a hot 30 minute trudge along an empty road lined with dusty olives and drying onions, at least in August. There is a good taverna when you get there, but this isn’t exactly the height of tourist-ville either. The local town of Kissamos is quite busy but in a rather sweet way, with an amazing little museum of local Minoan pots and Roman mosaics. Chania of course is wonderful. Highlights of our holiday (apart from the house) were the snorkelling, particularly at Falasarna, which has an amazingly beautiful beach and clear water, as well as a ruined town from 600BC – no sign of much development since other than some huge polytunnels. A similar length drive and a very hot walk up a mountain took us to the equally ancient town of Polyrinnia where we scrumped too many figs. The gorges were stunning - sheer walls of rock, and relatively easy walking in the shade due to the abundant plants and trees – we went to the local Rocca gorge, and to the Sougia gorge on the South side of Crete. The long journey to Sougia over the mountains was memorably breath-taking, and indeed completely terrifying back home in the dark. My daughters however would say that the highlight was none of these amazing sights, but the 3 week old puppies of the extremely kind owner!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalia M., France

28 July 2010

Excellent house. Maison magnifique.

Une maison superbe, conforme à la description. Un patio (avec des plantes suspendues), une très grande terrasse (couverte de vignes), 2 balcons et un petit jardin. Plusieurs salles de bains. La cuisine est entièrement équipée + barbecue. Beaucoup de livres, de CDs, DVDs et des jeux + accès à l'Internet par WiFi. Le propriétaire sympatique, très disponible. La maison se trouve dans un village calme, avec des habitants hospitaliers. Une belle église et un parc pour les enfants à proximité. Une grande plage (très bien) pas loin, on peut même y aller à pied. Dans le village - une épicerie, une boulangerie, 2-3 tavernes. Une maison parfaite pour aller aux plus belles plages de Crète: Phalassarna, Elafonissi et Balos, visiter Chania, passer tout simplement le temps à la campagne crétoise. Une route qui longe la côte ouest est particulièrement pittoresque. Beaucoup de charme, une maison agréable. Thanks a lot!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernd J., Köln, Deutschland

23 January 2010

Gelungene Ferien

Wir verbrachten unsere Herbstferien (Oktober 2009) als "Großfamilie", d.h. 9 Personen aus drei Generationen, in Kerash Bey und sind hellauf begeistert! Das Haus entspricht in jeder Beziehung der Beschreibung und enthält genug Platz für so viele Menschen. Die Lage des Hauses mitten im Dorf, nahe an der orthodoxen Kirche (mit entsprechendem sonntäglichen Geläute), vermittelte uns das Gefühl, wirklich "auf dem Land" zu sein. Hinzu kam, dass die um uns herum wohnenden Menschen uns alle freundlich wahrnahmen und ansprachen. Die Einrichtung des Hauses, speziell auch der Küche, ließ keine Wünsche offen, da wir alles benutzen durften, hatten wir das Gefühl einer unglaublich großen Gastfreundschaft. Dies wurde erst recht durch die Vermieter in England und unseren Betreuer vor Ort mit Leben gefüllt. Die formale Abwickling der Vermietung verlief wohltuend souverän und vertrauensvoll. Die Betreuung durch Yannis auf Kreta war extrem herzlich und fürsorglich. Wir wurden z.B. am Flughafen abgeholt und später zurückgebracht, es war für uns eingekauft und lecker gekocht worden, und am nächsten Tag erhielten wir ale notwendigen Informationen zum Dorfleben, den Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und den Stränden. Unserer Ausflüge waren sehr unterschiedlich. Aufgrund der Lage bieten sich Stadtausflüge nach Chania und Rethimnon und Umgebung an, es gibt phantastische Wandermöglichkeiten im Westen der Insel, auch der Weg in den Süden lohnt sich und ist machbar. Weitere Ausflüge, z.B. Richtung Heraklion, sind zeitintensiv (Fahrzeit 2 - 2 1/2 Std.) und nicht "mal eben" so zu machen. Dagegen ist der schöne und von Yannis empfohlene Strand gut zu erreichen (30 Min. Fahrzeit) und bietet manchmal eine aufregende Brandung. Wir hatten nicht durchgängig schönes Wetter. Mit Regen muß man im Oktober rechnen, aber es war nie so kalt, dass wir ernsthaft gefroren hätten. Nur für abends, auf der Terasse, wurden die Vliespullover herausgeholt und für die Nacht war es auch gut, eine Decke mehr auflegen zu können. Alles in allem war es ein wunderschöner spätsommerlicher Urlaub in einem malerischen Haus, mit einer extrem netten und fröhlichen Betreuung. Wir haben dieses Haus bereits weiter empfohlen und werden es sicher noch einige Male uneingeschränkt tun. Noch einmal herzlichen Dank!

About the host

Hosted by Yannis

My name is Ashley, Yannis daughter, and I will be here for you as much or as little as you require. Having lived here for many years, I have plenty of advice or tips ranging from actives, places to eat, where to go, issues you may have, etc.

All you need to do is ask :)

You can reach me via phone anytime and I am only 5 minutes walk away if you require anything.

What makes this property unique

A unique residence, built from a Turkish ruin. With a unique electrical open/close roof, the property offers views to the stars at night and allows the traditional home to stay cool during the summer. Sleeping accommodation consists of four (or five) large bedrooms, each with it’s own character, set over two floors and around a central open-air atrium. A large, light, fully equipped kitchen/dining area leads out to a grapevine-covered terrace, perfect for al fresco meals.

Languages:

English, Greek

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Arch Room

Back Bedroom

Donkey Room

Twin

Upstaits Lounge

1 bathroom, 4 half bathrooms

Arch Room En suite

Bathroom 5

Donkey Room en suite

Downstairs

Middle

Spaces

About this property