About this property

Historic Charm: Charming Traditional Cretan Villa "Alisavaki" in Katsidoni offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and terrace with stunning mountain views. Modern Amenities: The villa features free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, balcony, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodation: With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the property provides a comfortable living space. Family rooms and a sofa bed ensure a pleasant stay for all guests. Local Attractions: Located 17 km from Sitia Public Airport and 33 km from Vai Palm Forest, the villa offers easy access to local attractions. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the villa is praised for its beautiful garden, terrace, and comfortable accommodations.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • FREE parking!

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Fishing

  • Windsurfing


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monika
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    We liked everything - Elsa was very friendly and helpful host, the house is equipped to the last details including the fridge full of food, coffee, tea… There was also a first aid kit with basic medicines and amazing organic cosmetics in the...
  • Catherine
    Sweden Sweden
    It was an entirely different experience than staying in a hotel! A great place to relax and feel close to the amazing Cretan nature. Waking up to the birdsong and drinking my tea in the beautiful terrace is a memory that will never fade away! The...
  • John
    Greece Greece
    If you like the peace and rest of Crete, than this house is the place to be: it's a beatiful, spacious house in a wonderful natural environment. We received an excellent welcome and would highly recommend this lovely house.
  • Nadège
    France France
    Charme authentique d’une maison superbement rénovée dans un petit village de montagne. Les nuits fraîches étaient très agréables. On ne peut décrire cet endroit tellement il a de charme. La rénovation de la maison est sublime. Et l’accueil...
  • Chaitali
    France France
    This was easily one of the best stays we've ever had. Elsa was very responsive to our questions prior to arrival and was a superlative host. The location is just what we wanted - a small quiet village with no tourists (rarity in Crete). From...
  • Thierry
    France France
    L'amabilité, le dépaysement et la beauté du site et du logement.
  • Martina
    Austria Austria
    Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und lässt keine Wünsche offen. Die Ausstattung war lückenlos, wir haben sogar einen vollen Kühlschrank mit vielen kretanischen Köstlichkeiten für uns vorgefunden. Die Gastgeber sind extrem freundlich...
  • Pascal
    Belgium Belgium
    L'authenticité du village de montagne à moitié abandonné, la décoration séduisante et le charme du logement, l'équipement de cuisine fort complet et les attentions des hôtes, l'accueil vraiment très chaleureux de la propriétaire Elsa et des...
  • Corinne
    France France
    Nous avons beaucoup aimé la maison très bien équipée et décorée avec goût. Nous avons également apprécié les deux terrasses et toutes les attentions des propriétaires.
  • Sébastien
    France France
    La propriétaire et les voisins très sympathiques nous ont vraiment bien accueillis. Rien ne manquait pour passer un séjour reposant dans cette superbe maison dont la décoration est soignée.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Renovated Traditional Cretan House

10
Host review score
Renovated Traditional Cretan House
Alisavaki house is located in a quiet location in the heart of the Sitia Geopark surrounded by impressive rock formations. It is a beautifully restored residence of 1871 of Cretan architecture. It is located at an altitude of 560 m. offering coolness and enjoyment with a wonderful view of the countryside. It is 15 km from the town and the beach of Sitia and 27km from the beautiful beaches of Xerokampos Ziros.
*** WHY HERE: *** ● Convenient location (explore the north and south of Crete) ● Secure location ● Local Cretan Life ● Excellent value ● Feels like home away from home ● Equipped with everything you need to feel at home ● Free LATE CHECK OUT 100 sq 2 bedrooms | 2 double beds | 1 single sofa bed | 2 bathrooms ● Two double beds ● A single bed - sofa ● Washing machine ● Free WiFi ● Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave oven, kettle, toaster, waffle maker, toaster, nespresso coffee machine, multimixer, kitchen utensils) ● Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries and hairdryer ● Sheets, towels ● Iron and ironing board ● Smart TV ● Netflix ● Air conditioning and heating fan coil Guests have the entire property for private use! Full access inside and outside the house! There is free public parking. *** This property is registered for short term rentals ***
•Distance from Sitia town, center of night life and shopping: 16 km, approximately 26 minutes drive. •Distance from Sitia Airport : 18 km, approximately 30 minutes drive. •Distance from Heraklion Airport: 139 km, approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes drive. •Vai beach (visit the only palmforest in Europe with its clean waters and beautiful beach): 38 km, approximately 53 minutes drive. •Kato Zakros beach (the beautiful beach on the edge of the settlement is formed within a large protected bay): 27 km, approximately 44 minutes drive. •Xerokampos beach (these stunning unspoilt beaches on the east coast provide the chance to swim in incredibly clear turquoise waters): 27 km, approximately 44 minutes drive.
Languages spoken: Greek,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
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Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Charming Traditional Cretan Villa "Alisavaki" in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 00001629427