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2-bedroom house in mountain village overlooking coastal resort of Makrigialos

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Beach
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 436 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Agios Stefanos, Crete
  • Sasteria Observatory
    3 min walk
  • Katovigli Beach
    16 min drive
  • Strofi Taverna
    7 min drive
  • Sitia (JSH)
    59 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2-bedroom house in mountain village overlooking coastal resort of Makrigialos

This is an ideal property for single person seeking retreat to write or study, or a couple with one or two children. Truly traditional Greek cottage, modified to be simple but comfortable, on the edge of a lively, friendly village, with stunning views and lovely walks.12 minute car-journey to coast and beaches. The house comprises a small kitchen, living-room, bathroom and comfortable beds in two small bedrooms. A large roof space, with easy access and pergola for shade, offers another living-space, suitable for relaxing and dining. Car parking is extremely easy winter and summer. Access to the bustling town of Makrigialos and its plentiful facilities and beaches is via the mountain road from the village, a 12 minute car-ride.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Sasteria Observatory. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sasteria Observatory and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Katovigli Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Richard Joyce

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 388 sq ft (36 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. The check-out time is flexible. To make arrangements, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 00001267683

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

2-bedroom house in mountain village overlooking coastal resort of Makrigialos Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Absolutely fabulous!!
The property is set on the edge of the village with commanding views of the mountains. There was nothing better than coming back from the beach and relaxing on the roof terrace - a real bonus!! The cottage itself was a delight. There was everything there that we needed to make our stay a joy that it was. The locals were very friendly and we couldn’t fault the place if you want to get away for peace, quiet and relaxation. We will return!
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Peaceful setting, traditional Greek house in a small village in the mountains
Lovely stay, small place but very comfortable. So quiet and relaxing with friendly locals nearby. A good contrast to the main town situated at the bottom of the hills on the seafront where there were many Tavernas with reasonably priced good meals and of course beautiful clear warm waters for swimming. Perfect combo!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eleana V.

Very Greek. And homely.
Lovely quiet place and very friendly people. Definitely would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

A fantastic stay - thank you!
We had such a lovely time staying in this delightful cottage! The village of Agios Stefanos is extremely charming, nestled into the mountainside overlooking the rugged south coast. We found the local Greeks and Europeans to be very helpful and friendly, offering useful local knowledge and making us feel very welcome indeed. The cottage itself is on the edge of this old village, offering privacy and accessibility. It is extremely well equipped and comfortable. The Mosquito Blinds ensure the inside remains free of bugs, although there are very few mosquitoes around anyway, so we could enjoy evenings on the roof looking at the stars and stunning surroundings. There is also plenty to do and see in the area - Vraiko Cave outside Pefki village offers an impressive and extensive stalagtite/mite series of interlocking chambers. We felt like explores discovering this gem for the first time, as there is no lighting/walk-ways etc (or entry charge). The folk museum, mountaintop church and Gorge Walk around Pefki are also great activities to do when you're not exploring the various sandy or rocky beaches. These are quite different from each other - some good for snorkelling (dragon's cave near Kalo Nero) and others better for younger children, such as the main beach at Makrigialos Beach, which is sandy with shallow calm water close to parking and the town facilities. We also enjoyed some days simply relaxing at the cottage and reading some of the interesting books from the cottage 'mini library'. We were particularly grateful for the wealth of information contained in the Visitor Book at the cottage, packed with helpful tips from a wide range of appreciative visitors. We very much hope to come here again! Francis and Avril

8/10 Good

Wolfgang S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bleibt in guter Erinnerung
Es gab einige Probleme, auf die der Vermieter verständnisvoll und entgegenkommend reagierte.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Levent P.

Authentisches, gemütliches und gepflegtes kleines Dorfhaus mit Bergblick oberhalb von Makrigialos
Wir (Paar mit neunjährige Kind) haben die ersten zehn Tage unseres dreiwöchigen Aufenthaltes in A. Stefanos 295 sehr genossen. Alle Beschreibungen, inklusive Anfahrtsbeschreibung waren nachvollziehbar, verständlich und korrekt. Die Dachterrasse haben wir geliebt und an den weniger windigen Tagen morgens und abends den Blick schweifen lassen. Für uns war es die perfekte Unterkunft, weil wir lieber in einem Bergdorf oberhalb der Touristenströme wohnen und uns dann in den Trubel schmeißen, wenn uns danach ist. Dafür haben wir eine viertelstündige, kurvige Anfahrt gern in Kauf genommen. Von A. Stefanos aus haben wir diverse Ausflüge in Ostkreta unternommen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luise H.

archaisches uriges Dorfhaus
Den Weg zum Haus am westlichen Dorfrand hat uns der englische Wirt der Taverne im Dorfzentrum gezeigt. Nur noch ein Teil der Häuser ist bewohnt. Eine abenteuerliche schmale/steile Seitenstraße führt hoch bis direkt vor die Haustür, dort ist Platz für 4 PKW. Die ins Dorfinnere führenden Wege sind für PKW ungeeignet. Wir bekamen auch Kontakt zu einer sehr netten Nachbarin und zu einem älteren Dorfbewohner. Von der Dachterrasse traumhafte Aussicht über den Friedhof hinweg zur Küste bis zum Lybischen Meer. Aussich aus dem Haus selbst etwas eingeschränkt (Fenster in Stehhöhe und mit Mückennetzen ausgestattet). Weil die Fenster waren alle zu waren als wir kamen, hatte ich die ersten 2-3 Tage einen schwachen Kellergeruch in meiner empfindlichen Nase. Die winzigen 5 Räume sind sehr originell und recht gemütlich. Platz für 4 Personen (2 Schlafzimmer mit Doppelbetten, 4 Stühle am Tisch innen sowie 4 Gartenstühle + Tisch auf Dachterrasse). Wegen der beengten Verhältnisse sollten sich die 4 Personen aber recht gut kennen. Das Haus ist sehr einfach gehalten und deshalb zu empfehlen für Leute, die auch Camping lieben. Dennoch war alles vorhanden, was man braucht und mehr. Dusche stets mit Warmwasser. Küche: 2-Platten-E-Herd zzgl. Mini-Platte (für griechischen Kaffee) und Backofen. Der Ofen war jedoch nicht gleichzeitig mit den Platten nutzbar. Kühlschrank mit Eisfach, Waschmaschine, Spüle mit Warmwasser und Abtropfe, Wasserkocher, E-Heizlüfter. Nicht gefallen haben mir Messer (dünne weiche Klingen mit Sägeschliff) und Bratpfannen (dünner Blechboden). Trotzdem haben wir immer sehr leckeres Essen gekocht (z. B. Lammkottelets oder gedünstetes Gemüse mit selbstgepflücktem Rosmarin, Oregano und Thymian). Auch gab es einen kleinen Grundstock an Lebenmitteln (Öl, Essig, Salz, Zucker, Raki, einige Gwürze). Einen Versuch, den offenen Kamin in der Küche in Betrieb zu nehmen, mussten wir abbrechen weil der Schornstein nicht gut zog. Das Haus ist sehr ruhig gelegen, praktisch gar kein Verkehrslärm, lediglich vereinzelt Fußgänger. Die Stellplätze vor dem Haus wurden nachts gar nicht und tags überwiegend von uns selbst frequentiert. Einmal kam ein Gemüsehändler mit einem Pickup herauf (Klingel) und versorgte uns mit Tomaten, Kartoffeln und Orangen. Wir haben viele Wanderungen gemacht, u.a. Pefki-, Sarakina- und Perivolakia-Schlucht und Dasaki Farangi. Wir waren Ostern 2018 dort. Das Haus hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Würden es wieder mieten. Vielen Dank Richard!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Anne R.

jolie petite maison dans un village typique de montagne .
Agréable maison au confort simple. Les habitants du village sont très accueillant . L accès au village en voiture par la route de Pefki est plus simple. (Surtout le soir)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Henry C.

romantisches kleines Cottage für alle, die Ruhe und Einfachheit lieben
Einfach eingerichtetes sauberes Häuschen mit Dachterasse am Rande eines Bergdorfes. Wunderbarer Panoramablick über Berge und Meer. Sehr ruhige Lage. Anfahrt über eine ausgebaute Serpentinenstraße ca. 15 min von der Küste entfernt. Ein wunderbarer Ort zu entspannen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016