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Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece.

Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece.

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, Netflix, books
Dining

Overview of Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece.

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Tymbaki, Heraklion, Crete
  • Popular LocationPalace of Phaistos3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhaistos5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeach of Matala21 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)51 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
80 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece.

The Stone "House Potami" is over 100 years old traditional Cretan house, that was completely restored in 2008 and adjusted to serve as a holiday home. The sensitive restoration kept the original authentic spirit of this beautiful stone house.
During the winter of 2017 it undergone an extensive renovation and was upgraded to a "Boutique" level and style accommodation.
On the ground floor there is a cozy patio, that leads to a spacious living room with attached kitchen and bathroom. On the first floor is a fully equipped bedroom, attached to a large sunny veranda with great views of the village and the impressive Psiloritis mountains.
There are an outside steps and a door, that leads directly into the upper level and could serve as an alternative exit/entrance, if needed.
In addition to the normal equipment, there are a washing machine, dish washer, large fridge-freezer, free WiFi, smart TV with multi channel satellite and Netflix connections and also a Bluetooth audio device.

The house is situated in a quiet neighborhood, just a minute walk from the charismatic main square of the village with cafes and shops.
Vori is a lively and authentic Cretan village, situated in the Messara Valley. It has several traditional cafes (Kafeneio), an excellent taverna, bakery, pharmacy, mini market and some other shops.
It also houses a very good and quite famous Ethnographic Museum.
From Vori one can easily reach the beautiful sandy beaches of Kalamaki, Kommos, Agio Farago and the famous beach villages of Matala, Agia Galini, Lendas and Kokkinos Pyrgos.
The important archaeological sites of Phaistos, Agia Triada and Gortyn are just nearby.
As the village is located at the foot of the Psiloritis range, it is a good starting point for hiking, trekking, biking and mountaineering.
Enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Mark

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smokers can use the patio and the veranda

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: The house is not safe enough for children under 12

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 first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 00000328369

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Faistos

Located in Faistos, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Museum of Messara are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Canyon Saint Sava and Psiloritis Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.

What's nearby

  • Palace of Phaistos - 3 min drive
  • Phaistos - 5 min drive
  • Agia Triada - 6 min drive
  • Komos Beach - 15 min drive
  • Beach of Matala - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Τσικριτσακησ - 8 min drive
  • Kafenes Voron - 2 min walk
  • King's Coffee - 12 min drive
  • Kafenion Kostas - 8 min drive
  • Καφωδείο - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Museum of Cretan Ethnology and within 3 miles (5 km) of Palace of Phaistos and Central Court. Agia Triada and Phaistos are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., San Diego, California

Beautiful house, fantastic location
This house has absolutely everything you need to enjoy a vacation in Crete. Outstanding beaches are within easy driving distance. The nearby towns of Tymbaki and Mires are full of great choices for shopping and eating. If you have any interest in Bronze Age Minoan culture, the Palace of Phaistos and the Agia Triada Villa are very close (both sites are quite interesting, especially the latter which is only 3 km distant from Phaistos). And if you just want a quiet place to relax, the house has two patios to choose from, an excellent cable television, and even a dishwasher which is pretty rare for these sort of rentals in my experience. All in all, an excellent experience that I enjoyed very much. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

geoff l.

very comfortable, well equipped property in quiet old area of village.
had a great stay, beaches within 20 minutes, property was well equipped, including kitchen facilities, however we usually ate out, would highly recommend the taverna on the street at the square, just ask what they are cooking today, we got a different excellent meal every night we ate there. House is very quiet, very comfy bed. Agent is friendly and on hand should assistance be required. Should we return to Crete we would certainly stay a second time.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

Perfect - fabulous house in a great location !
This is a wonderful house in a wonderful location !! If you are looking for a truly Greek experience we cannot recommend this place enough. House Potami is just lovely! Very sizeable with everything you could need. They really have thought of everything. There is plenty of space to put your stuff, in the bedroom, lounge and kitchen. It is spotless. All you would need in the kitchen. Very comfortable bed, crisp sheets. Air con upstairs and downstairs, also a quiet fan above bed. Outdoor areas also great, front garden under shade of a Mediterranean tree, very occasional passers by. Upstairs terrace of good proportions with sunbeds and dining table and chairs. From the onset, the service from the owner was excellent. Quick responses to queries before we went and ongoing Mark was happy to help us with all we needed. Vori, only an hour and a half drive south from Heraklion, is a quaint village with a small square. Best ice cream ever at the café/taverna, lovely café frappe. There is one tavern, Alekos, run by husband and wife, very nice indeed - gorgeous garden surroundings and delicious food. Three cafes on the square. Small supermarket open all day, possibly not Sundays. We loved that there were empty ruined buildings next to bright inhabited ones. Truly a Greek village experience. Took day trips to Phaistos (ancient Minoan palace), Gortyn (ancient Roman capital), Minoan tomb, Matala where hippies inhabited caves (ancient Roman tombs) in 1960s. There is a beach at Matala and also a quieter beach nearby at Kalamaki with free sunbeds at the tavernas - all this within 5-30 minutes drive from House Potami. We have stayed in many properties booked via websites such as Ownersdirect, this is one of the best!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kai K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wieder super 😃
Das zweite Mal in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Sehr gemütlich, alles was man braucht ist vorhanden. Die umgebende dörfliche Struktur ist herrlich ...echte griechische Lebensart. Wir waren bestimmt nicht das letzte Mal da. 😍
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stone cottage
Very nice, stylish cottage, Well equipped witth everything you need. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmante maison de village crétois
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, nous n'avions jamais logé dans une maison aussi bien équipée, Mark a pensé à tout, et Nadine, qui nous a reçu, est très accueillante et disponible en cas de besoin. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Ein schönes Haus in schöner Lage: zentral und gleichzeitig ruhig. Alles wie angegeben, darüber hinaus ein sehr freundlicher und persönlicher Kontakt zum Vermieter. Vori selbst ist klein und hat aufgeschlossene Menschen. Man kommt leicht ins Gespräch. Die Taverne Alekos empfehlen wir sehr. Die Kirchen sind offen, das ethnologische Museum ist bekannt für seine Ausstellung über kretische Alltagskultur. Strände sind schön und mit dem Auto gut zu erreichen und die Ausgrabungen in Agios Triada und Phaistos (minoische Siedlungen) den Besuch wert.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
village life close to the beach
The style and the equipment of the house corresponded exactly to our standard. The owner Mark, through internet, is very attentive to his guests, and on the place, Nadine is present and ready to answer all the questions. The house is at the border of the village, surrounded with orchards. Next door, there is an humble and ancient chapell. In the village. you find a impressive museum of popular traditions, a minimarket, an excellent bakery, and coffeeshops with terraces. A truck with fresh fishes to buy came on the street in a morning. What a shame to not be able to have conversations with the inhabitants in Greek.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Droste-Bohne Eylering D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gute Wohnung
Sehr gute Ausstattung, jedes Fenster mit Fliegengitter, Spülmaschine, Waschmaschine, Trockner, 2 Klimanlagen, Fernseher mit Netflix und deutsche Programme. Bose Bluetooth Boxen oben und unten. reichlich Besteck und Geschirr. Schöne Terasse, große Dachterasse. Wenn Kreta, dann diese Wohnung.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022