The Old Cretan Cottage

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Lasithi county /Sitia, Crete Region

Toplou Monastery10 min drive
Vai Palm Grove11 min drive
Vai Beach14 min drive
Sitia (JSH)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main area

1 Double Futon

Single

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The old cottage is a 300 year old stone built house with all its original futures. Traditional and modern characteristics are blended nicely in this old cottage aiming to create a peaceful living for the tenants where time and nature are cultivating a homely feeling. The house has all the amenities to host a couple or a family.The location comprises of hills ideal for hiking and multiple beaches for safe swimming and multiple choice of water sports directly in the Cretan pelagos.

Property manager

Maria Loulaki

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sitia

Located in Sitia, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Toplou Monastery and Zakros Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vai Palm Grove and Chiona Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lasithi county /Sitia, Crete Region

What's nearby

Chiona Beach - 8 min drive
Toplou Monastery - 10 min drive
Vai Palm Grove - 11 min drive
Vai Beach - 14 min drive
Zakros Palace - 33 min drive

Getting around

Sitia (JSH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Sea Side Café - 11 min drive
Cafe Bar Center Palekastro Crete - 7 min walk
Finistrini - 8 min walk
Χιώνα seafood restaurant - 4 min drive
Batis Tavern - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Cretan Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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About the host

Hosted by Maria Loulaki

I’ve inherited this house from my grandmother in 1999. In 2001 I relocated in England and 2002 I gave birth to my son and we are both living here ever since. Life and work was always my priority and my vision was to be able to renovate the old house one day. The renovation started last September and finished in April 2019. I’m greategul to the good work of the local workmen and my family who supervised the progress of this project and pleased for it came out to be as I dreamed it.
This house has a magical impact to its tenants and creates a homely feeling any time of the day and any day of the year. I wish to rent it out to those who appreciate the history and culture of this ancient location and the untouched nature and wish to get the feeling of rural Crete. I hope everyone who stays in to the cottage to come back again and build its own history along the old one.

Why they chose this property

The unique feeling of being in the hands of god or gods and the quite location makes this cottage special. The ancient town of Itanos it is only 15 min drive and there you can see the temple of Zeus and the identify the influence of the Hellenistic and Phoenician civilizations. The cottage is located in the old part of the village of palekastro under the hills and the only sound that can wake you up in the morning is the bells from the goats from the near by hill or the singing of the birds! Simply magnificent!

What makes this property unique

Despite the quite of the location in just few minutes walk you can be in the middle of the village with the choice of multiple grocery shops, pharmacy and taverns . Or you could walk further more to the beachfront if you want to enjoy the fish taverns and dine next to the quite sea under the clear sky!!