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10/10 Excellent
Dieter S.
30 May 2023
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Very relaxing stay
Dieter S.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
A fully renovated stone-built house of 1900.
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Spa pool on site
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Laundry room
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
Explore the area
Δραπανιας, Κρήτη
- Kissamos StadiumPlace, Kissamos Stadium7 min drive
- Telónio BeachPlace, Telónio Beach7 min drive
- Mávros MólosPlace, Mávros Mólos8 min drive
- Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A fully renovated stone-built house of 1900.
It is located at Drapanias village, northwestern Crete, just 900 meters from the seaside. ‘’HORIZONTE Cretan cottage’’ is 70 m2 and has a bedroom with a COCO-MAT mattress for memorable sleep, a large kitchen-living room with a sofa-bed and a bathroom. The owners achieved to combine the simplicity of the past with the comfort of the present and the final result is breathtaking...
Refreshed antique furniture, maintained wall-built stones, renovated old time bathroom. Moreover, a spacious and fully equipped kitchen for preparing your meals and a functional wardrobe for your staff. Outside there is an impressive stone-table, a wood-oven and BBQ facilities. Furthermore, right next to the cottage there is a large olive yard with perennial olive trees from the Venetian times, and many other trees and plants from where you can enjoy tasteful fruits and vegetables.
The use of the oliveyard is communal with the owners because they need to take care of the property. ‘’HORIZONTE Cretan cottage’’ can accommodate up to 3 persons.
It is fully equipped with kitchen, electric oven, toaster, microwave oven, fridge, AC in the bedroom, coffee maker, Smart TV 32’’ ,free wi-fi, free parking outside of the cottage and bathroom amenities.
Close to the cottage there are world-known beaches as Falasarna(20 min), Elafonisi(45 min), Balos lagoon(10 min to the port). Also, city of Chania(30 min), touristic Platanias(15 min) and in 5 km is located Kissamos town(4 min) where you can find all needed (groceries, super markets, local products, taverns, banks, cafes, health center).
At Drapanias village there is traditional bakery, coffee shops and mini-market.
‘’HORIZONTE Cretan cottage’’ is a quality accommodation just like its ‘’brother’’ ‘’HORIZONTE seafront suites’’ and offers a high level accommodation to the visitors.
The stay at HORIZONTE Cretan cottage is a unique experience and brings the visitor close to the nature and the pure feelings of the old times!
Under the lisense of the Hellenic Tourism Organisation MHTE Nr 1042K111K2705101
Refreshed antique furniture, maintained wall-built stones, renovated old time bathroom. Moreover, a spacious and fully equipped kitchen for preparing your meals and a functional wardrobe for your staff. Outside there is an impressive stone-table, a wood-oven and BBQ facilities. Furthermore, right next to the cottage there is a large olive yard with perennial olive trees from the Venetian times, and many other trees and plants from where you can enjoy tasteful fruits and vegetables.
The use of the oliveyard is communal with the owners because they need to take care of the property. ‘’HORIZONTE Cretan cottage’’ can accommodate up to 3 persons.
It is fully equipped with kitchen, electric oven, toaster, microwave oven, fridge, AC in the bedroom, coffee maker, Smart TV 32’’ ,free wi-fi, free parking outside of the cottage and bathroom amenities.
Close to the cottage there are world-known beaches as Falasarna(20 min), Elafonisi(45 min), Balos lagoon(10 min to the port). Also, city of Chania(30 min), touristic Platanias(15 min) and in 5 km is located Kissamos town(4 min) where you can find all needed (groceries, super markets, local products, taverns, banks, cafes, health center).
At Drapanias village there is traditional bakery, coffee shops and mini-market.
‘’HORIZONTE Cretan cottage’’ is a quality accommodation just like its ‘’brother’’ ‘’HORIZONTE seafront suites’’ and offers a high level accommodation to the visitors.
The stay at HORIZONTE Cretan cottage is a unique experience and brings the visitor close to the nature and the pure feelings of the old times!
Under the lisense of the Hellenic Tourism Organisation MHTE Nr 1042K111K2705101
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Property Registration Number 1042Κ111K2705101
Property # 3950521
About the area
Δραπανιας, Κρήτη
What's nearby
- Kissamos Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
- Telónio Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
- Mávros Mólos - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
- Tavrontis Beach - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
- Orthodox Academy of Crete - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
Restaurants
- Waves on the Rock - Βράχος στο Κύμα - 15 min drive
- Stathakis Family Cretan Honey Experience - 4 min drive
- Νερατζούλα - 9 min drive
- Breeze - 7 min drive
- Σκασιαρχείο - 6 min drive
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Gerd H.
6 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Toller Garten, altes Haus liebevoll restauriert
Toll bei Sonne, etwas weniger gemütlich bei Regen, aber da im Kreta meist die Sonne scheint, zu empfehlen!
Gerd H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steffen S.
6 October 2022
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Wunderbare Urlaubstage in Westkreta
Wir haben uns hier für 10 Tage wirklich zu Hause gefühlt. Das Cottage war unsere "Basisstaion" für unseren Wanderurlaub. Es liegt ein wenig abseits der Nationalstraße. Mit dem Mietwagen sind die Wanderziele in unmittelbarer oder weiterer Nähe oder die Strände von Kissamos oder an der Südküste zügig zu erreichen. Der Vermieter ist ein sehr freundlicher Gastgeber und immer bemüht, den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Die Unterkunft ist sauber und wird regelmäßig gereinigt. Sie ist mit allem ausgestattet, was für einen Urlaubsaufenthalt benötigt wird. Der Garten mit seinen alten Olivenbäumen läst zum Frühstück oder zum Ausklingen des Tages ein. In unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft befindet sich eine Bäckerei (unbedingt empfehlenswert!), fußläufig ist die Taverne Mithimna direkt am Strand mit leckerem kretischen Essen zu erreichen. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt und können die Unterkunft auf alle Fälle weiterempfehlen.
Steffen S.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Marc M.
29 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonne adresse pour séjourner dans la région.
Nous avons apprécié la bonne situation de la maison pour visiter la région. Vasilis a toujours été présent lorsque nous avons eu besoin de lui.
La maison est bien équipée avec un jardin avec potager et arbres fruitiers dont nous avons pu profiter.
Marc M.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
8 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ferienhaus abseits allem Rummel
etwas abseits gelegenes, top renoviertes altes Haus mit grossem Garten (Orangen-, Aprikosen- und Olivenbäume) und klasser Dusche und hervorragendem Bett.
Ausstattung lässt kaum Wünsche offen
Michael R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sabine F.
14 October 2021
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Nice quiet house with great garden
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Drapanias. The house is very charming and well equipped. Location is perfect for exploring Western Crete away from the tourist spots. Excellent bakery nearby and very good tavern five minutes by car. The garden and little terrace are nice pluses. We loved the oranges, tomatoes and walnuts directly from the tree. We plan to come back
Sabine F.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shirin G.
21 April 2019
Loved it!
The house is cozy, tastefully decorated and has everything you need. The garden is lovely. We stayed at the house in April and had fresh oranges from the garden every day. The location is perfect for visiting several beautiful sites. The owners made us feel very welcome and gave us helpful information. Would definitely stay here again.
Shirin G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara K.
10 August 2018
Herzliche Gastgeber
Die Gastgeber sind wirklich sehr nett, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Der Garten ist wunderschön und es gab wirklich jeden Tag ein Ei, natürlich auch Tomaten und vieles mehr! Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt! Der Aufenthalt war sehr schön! Liebe Grüße aus Wien!
Barbara K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Meg P.
8 July 2018
Havre de Paix, villa charmante renovee avec respect de la nature
Nous avons adore cet endroit et la famille proprietaire est extremement attentif et fait tout pour que votre sejour en Crete soit fantastique, selon vos envies
Meg P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David M.
19 June 2018
Perfect!
A lovely house, tastefully renovated, set in a large, peaceful garden, in walking distance from the sea. There's a market, a good baker a few steps away, as well as fresh eggs and vegetables from the garden, but despite that and the fully-equipped kitchen, we couldn't resist the many excellent (and very reasonably priced) restaurants less than ten minutes drive from the house. The location is perfect to visit the west of Crete...Balos beach, Samaria gorge, Chania, and the botanical park are among the many excursions we enjoyed.
David M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Peter H.
26 October 2017
The ideal self-catering base
Lovely atmosphere, and pretty well everything worked -- not something you always expect in Crete! We found the Cottage ideal as a base both for hanging out and exploring Western Crete. Bakery and general store just a short walk away. The hosts were both welcoming and very generous with the garden produce. Where else does it rain walnuts?
Peter H.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marco N.
10 September 2017
Bellissima casa immersa in un grande giarfino
Casa situata a Drapanias a pochi minuti di macchina da Kissamos. Bella struttura dotata di tutti i comfort e circondata da un giardino enorme con pomodori, peperoni, uova delle galline di proprietà e tutto quello che l'orso può offrire. Se cercate relax, é quello che fa per voi. A 30 mm di macchina da Falasarna e ad un'ora da Balos e Elafonissi.
Marco N.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jeremie G.
11 July 2017
Des vacances parfaites!
Très belle maison rénovée dans le petit village de Drapanias avec un magnifique et grand jardin pour se reposer à l'ombre des arbres (notre enfant de 2 ans a passé de supers moments à l'explorer). La maison en pierre garde le frais et est équipée de climatiseurs efficaces si besoin. La maison est très propre et parfaitement équipée.
On y a rencontré des propriétaires très accueillants et attentionnés. On a particulièrement apprécié les légumes, fruits, œufs frais directement du potager! Une bonne boulangerie, un petit supermarché et un café sont à quelques pas, la plage s'atteint en quelques minutes en voiture ou à vélo. À recommander pour de courts comme de longs séjours, avec ou sans enfants.
Jeremie G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
12 July 2016
Great location out of the city
We loved our stay at this modernized old home. Exactly as described in a country setting with garden and fresh produce. Quaint little village within a few meters and even walked to the beach without much effort.
Very clean with all of the amenities we would expect. Vasilis was there to meet us when we arrived and explained all of the details of the house and surrounding areas, including the history of his family that originally occupied the home.
We stayed for four nights using the the cottage as our home base for day trips to Elafonissi beach (amazing), Somaria Gorge (long), and Falassarna beach near Kissamos (windy). Vasilis was helpful with tips about local restaurants, what beaches to visit and how to get to the gorge! Could not have asked for more.
We highly recommend and would stay there again next time we are in Crete.
Gary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dr.Andrea G.
2 June 2016
Traumhafte Idylle
Nach vielen Jahren in Griecenland mit eher einfachen bis herausfordernden Betten gehöhrt das liebe und geschmackvoll renovierte Steinhaus von Marilis und Vsilis zu der schönsten Unterkunft die wir bisher hatten.
Das Bett wunderbar und grosszügig, die Einrichtung sehr schön , Küche komplett.
Das Haus liegt in einem kleinen Dorf zum Strand ist es nicht weit , alle Traumstrände sind von dort aus gut erreichbar .Es ist sehr ruhig wer will ist in 7 Minuten in Kissamos.
Der grosszügige Garten kann mitgenutzt werden so das jeden Tag frischer Orangensaft getrunken werden konnte.
Die Restauranttips der Gastgeber sollte man alle ausprobieren .
Von den Eltern der vermieter wurden wir zudem mit Wein und kleinen Köstlichkeiten verwöhnt
Ein Traumurlaub wir werden wiederkommen
Andrea und Jürgen
Dr.Andrea G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris O.
29 September 2015
A truly outstanding experience
Horizonte cottage is more or less in the centre of the village of Drapanias, a few seconds' walk from a small mini-market, several tavernas and two bakeries. The property itself has been immaculate restored to a very high standard, whilst retaining its character as a stone-built, Cretan house. Everything has been well thought through, and the standard of furnishing, equipment and decoration is excellent. During our two-week stay, the property was cleaned at least three times, and new bedding and towels provided on each occasion.
The cottage is set in the most beautiful garden, with olive trees, a walnut tree, pomegranates and oranges. There is a vegetable patch, and a flock of hens in a large enclosure. There is a hammock, table and chairs, and a swing seat in a tree.
The customer service provided by the owners and their family is quite simply astonishingly good. Not only are they lovely, lovely people they are also extremely generous. So many evenings we would come back after a day of exploring and there would be fruit, or vegetables, pastries or eggs waiting for us and we were very warmly encouraged to help ourselves to the produce in the garden and to collect eggs from the friendly hens. The owners take genuine delight in caring for their customers and it is a privilege to spend time with them.
Drapanias is very well situated to explore the west of Crete. The KTEL bus to Chania stops in the village, again, a few seconds' walk from the cottage; there is parking next to the cottage and easy access both to the mountain roads and to the national road which runs from Kissamos/Kastelli eastwards to Iraklion. Kissamos/Kastelli is a most interesting small town, with many ancient sites.
The beach at Drapanias is about 10-15 minutes' walk from the cottage. It is quiet, and a mixture of shingle and sand. There is a nice taverna/bar which looks after sunbeds and shades on the beach which are free, though it seemed courteous to buy a drink in the taverna.
All in all, this is an excellent, beautiful property in a most interesting area, made outstanding by the generosity and friendliness of the owners. We are already booking our return trip. We genuinely could not recommend it highly enough.
Chris O.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eduard K.
30 June 2015
Idyllisches Haus mit toller Lage für Ausflüge
Das Haus ist sehr liebevoll und stilvoll eingerichtet und war auf unserer Rundreise durch Kreta das absolute Highlight. Alle notwendigen Sachen waren vorhanden, alles ist sehr sauber. Der Garten lädt zum Verweilen und entdecken ein. Wir hatten aufgrund der Lage des Hauses eine gute Ausgangsbasis für Ausflüge richtung Balos, Elafonissi u.A. Ziele. Die Gastgeber waren sehr zuvorkommend, weshalb wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt haben und erholsame Tage auf der Westseite der Insel verbringen konnten.
Eduard K.
About the host
Hosted by Vasilis and Marili
Quiet days of relaxation in a place that is characterized as '''Paradise''
Love travelling, eating good food among good friends, playing quitar, hiking and admiring the nature.
Love travelling, eating good food among good friends, playing quitar, hiking and admiring the nature.
Why they chose this property
Because it is a high quality property, extremely clean, and it located close to world known beaches of Crete as Falasarna, Elafonisi and Balos Lagoon.
What else?
What else?
What makes this property unique
Under the lisense of the Hellenic Tourism Organisation MHTE Nr 1042K111K2705101
Languages:
English, Italian, Greek
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