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Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete, Crete
  • Place, Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hersonissos
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach

Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The property consists of a traditional villa, a stone studio, two apartments and two maisonettes.The stone studio is a result of traditional Cretan architecture, combining stone and wood. It is 50 sq. mt. (533 sq. ft) large and it combines a living room, kitchen and bedroom in the same area. There is a double bed in the room, a kitchenette, a dinning table, a couch and of course the bathroom. There is also a closet, drawers and a fireplace. Also, the guests have a LCD TV and wireless internet available. The stone makes the temperature of the studio really cool during the summer months, but there is also air-conditioning available. The decoration of the studio consists of local Cretan artifacts and paintings, together with traditional furniture. Finally, we can also accommodate an extra bed for a child, if there is a family of three visiting. The outdoors of the property are absolutely amazing. A well preserved garden, with a barbecue facility and a traditional stone-oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colorful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch.All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars. (EOT 1039K10002991801)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after noon
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
- Guests are requested to take the trash to the bins on the main road, since there are no garbage bins outside the property\n- Guests are requested to close the A/C's once they leave the house\n- Guests are requested to make reasonable use of towels and linens

Important information

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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
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1048250

About the area

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, this apartment is in the city centre and near theme parks. Palace of Knossos is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hersonissos and Heraklion Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete, Crete

What's nearby

  • Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crete Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Malia Beach - 17 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Filema Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Logari - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Elli‘s Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MaM Comfort Food - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach on 27 July 2026 start from NZ$255, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos apartment building is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos, Dinosauria Park and Marina Beach. Gouves Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Crete stay

This was a lovely quiet property just perfect for the two of us. As people who like some privacy and peace whilst being able to access local places of interest this was perfect. The facilities were perfectly adequate and the air conditioning essential for night time. Great scenery and nice and close to the beach which was deserted most evenings. Our hostess was great (even when we locked ourselves out!) and nothing was too much trouble. Beautifully kept grounds. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Christa S.

idealer Ort ausserhalb der Hauptsaison;

Charaktervolles Domizil; sehr nette Betreuung vor Ort;
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

ARABELLA A.

splendida vacanza

Location curata, pulita e confortevole. Emanuela e Andrea sono stati gentili e pronti ad aiutarci, ci hanno anche fatto trovare una bottiglia di vino fresco l'ultima sera della nostra permanenza! La posizione è comoda per raggiungere molte delle località che tutti visitano, ma in un contesto di grande tranquillità.
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8/10 Good

jean paul f.

Presque parfait

Seul probleme le passage incessant des avions a bsse altitude au dessus de nos tètes Nous nous sommes cependant bien habitués et avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour
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2/10 Terrible

Lars S.

Up´s and Down´s you don´t want to have during vacation

The host seemd friendly in the beginning. The flat was, what the pictures promised. But all the dishes and windows were dirty, the bathroom water taps were totaly calcified and therefore only half-usable (the toiletbrush I don´t like to mention). Not the half of the installed sockets worked, and none of all the nicely placed spotlights. The hotplates were rusty and the oven dirty from the inside. The room was quite humid. When we told the manager of the area, that we can´t accept the price we payed for what we got he first became a bit angry and aggressive and excused everything (the housecleaner forgot..., yesterday it rained, so the windows..., ah, good you tell me. I didn´t know...) then gave us another flat, that was fully new equipped. It was clean and everything worked, the toiletbrush was dirty and the doublebed was a kind of hammock. And then, immediately after our complaints, he and his wife came with a bottle of wine, asked if everything was OK now and if we could take care of their dog, because they had to leave the place for two days due to familly affairs - the dogs food allready at hand... No - we didn´t enjoy much ( neither did a group of students that experienced the same as we did).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

James H.

Lovely property in quiet location

The property was ideal for my wife and me in a quiet location away from main roads and town. The Livingroom/bedroom was open plan which gave a spacious feeling. The property was very close to the beach and restaurants just a short drive away, we tended to eat at tavernas in the village of Gouves. Tricky to find, clearer instruction or signage would help, we didn’t have too much problem as we use the grid reference and GPS. Owner somewhat blasé about care of his property and dealing with issues. E.g. automatic garden watering system flooded the bedroom floor and was damaging the shutters. Refrigerator iced up and required defrosting on arrival. Hot water was not available on arrival until we asked and were instructed to switch the fuse. No DVD player or stereo as in description.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Heavenly

I stayed in this lovely little nest for a month and couldn't have loved it more. Located in a breathtaking setting with a great beach within walking distance, this studio is perfect for someone looking to get away from everything. The managers of the property, Alex and Maria, are kind, caring, friendly and endlessly helpful. This was the perfect base from which to explore the entire island with a car. There is a big Lidl nearby to load up on supplies and immediate access to the main road that traverses Crete. Outside is a lovely terrace covered with flowers and the stone work inside is gorgeous. WiFi works great and so does the A/C. I never wanted to leave.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

gérard w.

super gîte

super gîte qui correspond tout à fait aux photos juste un peu difficile à trouver manque une indication pour y accéder mais le propriétaire est venu à notre rencontre.le gîte est spacieux et agréable bien conçu terrasse sympa et jardin
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, clean, beautiful, abs. reccomendable!

Very nice and gentle landlord. The place is kept very clean. The neighbour is not too close, you do have your own terrace. Very nice stone house that reminds of the years about 1900 :-) Kitchen, bathroom easy to use. By car about 7 minutes from the beach where you find restaurants en mass. The hole place around looks VERY green and amusing to the eyes. The stone house is very well hidden at a hilled-part of kato gouves, best for your private well being. Only thing that bothered us: TV is only 4 channels and they´re greek, you HAVE to go out every night otherwise there is nothing to do cause it´s a quite place with no entertainment by TV. Would have not been so bad if WIFI would have worked without problems. You can only go online with your Laptop or phone if you push them against the window which is the closest to the bigger neighbour house - as the stone house is receiving the signal from there - maximum to the window. But if you´re a family and book the bigger house together with the stone house - this problem is vanish. We would absolutely reccomend this place but maximum for two people without children (otherwise you can book both houses). This was definitely not our last visit on Crete! Christopher & Maria-Angela

About the host

Hosted by George Papachristos

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I grew up in Athens, where I still live and work. I spent all my life's summer and Easter holidays in Crete, in the property where today lies Villa Athena. The property was purchased by my great-grand father (died at the age of 101) and was cultivated with olive trees from my grandfather (died at the age of 94) and grandmother. From that day on our family gathers the olives in December and January to produce an olive oil of the best quality in the world. On this setting my parents extended and renovated the house, thus creating the beautiful Villa Athena.

Why they chose this property

This property is valuable for my family, because it goes back two generations. It carries with it our Cretan bloodline, our family's history and our cultural heritage. For us, and Greeks in general, family is the most important thing, it defines us in our life path. So, this property is closely linked with our memories as children, with images, fragrances, sounds and sentiments. Today, for our family this property, apart from producing our olive oil, which is the base of our diet, acts also as our retreat from the noisy and stressful city.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of Villa Athena is its tranquil environment that makes it feel as a perfect retreat from the city, while being a 5 minute drive from anything one could miss from the city. The beauty of its gardens, the audors and colors makes the environment as relaxing as it can get. Its strategic location close to all the main roads and sights makes touring in Crete very comfortable. Together with the local tastes and drinks that you can enjoy in Crete, it feels like life cannot get any better. It is very difficult for one no to fully recharge here.

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