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Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas

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Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas provides amenities, such as a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
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1 bedroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas

  • My accommodation is in Astrikas, a small mountain village with about 150 inhabitants, near Kolymbari. You will love my accommodation because of the great view and the unlikely calm. My accommodation is well suited for couples, adventurers traveling alone and furry friends (pets) are also welcome.

    Astrikas is a small village with about 150 inhabitants. It is set amongst acres of olive groves at an altitude of 200 meters just southwest of the larger coastal town of Kolymbari. Astrikas is known for its Biolia Olive Oil factory, where organic and high quality olive oil is produced. The views from the grounds of the factory on the back side is over the enchanting landscape and the very interesting village of Rokka and its excavations (this needs to be seen, gorgeous!).

    You will love my accommodation because of the awesome view and the improbable peace.

    The large elevated terrace with two sunbeds offers endless time of relaxation in your own private zone. You will enjoy your meals on the comfortable sitting and dining area with amazing views from it over the enchanting landscape.

    Inside the house you will find a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable bathroom with schower, WC and bidet and a spacious bedroom.

    The location is ideal for exploring North-Western Crete combining peaceful rural living with close proximity to beautiful beaches and the venetian port of Chania.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

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

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 00003052213

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

About the area

Located in Platanias, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balos Beach and Platanias Beach. Visit our Platanias travel guide
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Kolymbari, Kreta

What's nearby

  • Olive Tree of Vouves
    17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Karavitakis Winery
    18 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Gonia Monastery
    19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Tavrontis Beach
    19 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete
    19 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Freshness
    12 min drive
  • Ioannis Kafenagogeio
    11 min drive
  • Τα Πλατάνια της Σπηλιάς
    8 min drive
  • Ο κήπος τση Φροσύνης
    15 min drive
  • Stathakis Family Cretan Honey Experience
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Olive Tree of Vouves, Karavitakis Winery and Rokka Gorge. Komolithi and Gonia Monastery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Beautiful detached house in the mountains in Astrikas Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

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9.8

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Stay in Astrikas

We had a wonderful time in the mountain village of Astrikas. The place was beautiful and clean. Would love to come back someday:)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely peaceful getaway property

the property is large and has great facilities. perfect for a couple , i really loved this place and can't complain as its great value for money and well worth the drive from the coast. Vrbo mistrakenly placed the property drop pin in the town of Kolymbari but was infact 15 minutes in land from the location they stated, this really inconvenienced us as we had family staying in the town and needed to be nearby , this was Vrbo's fault , not the property owner and will be making a complaint to them . the Property owner was pleasant to deal with and helpful and my only complaint would be that i had to contact someone else to get the key to the property but was not getting messages / calls back on whatsapp so felt a bit stranded at 1am with no key to the place, would have been easier if they had a security box and provide me a code to get the key myself as its not a good system to rely on neighbour/ friends to meet up on arrival . apart from that every thing was very good. i would actually stay again since its such a lovely accommodation and amazing location in the hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Astrikas, Crete.

We arrived on Wednesday 6th of September. We collected the rental car and headed towards our destination. We had already been advised by the owner that we would be met at the start of the village by her representative Michalis. The owner had already given coordinates and Michalis contact number. When we arrived at the village we rang him and he duly met us. Michalis guided us up to the property and shown us around. The villa is absolutely gorgeous. The back drop of the mountains in the distance is just perfect. The village was peaceful. Inside there was loads of finishing to cater for all your needs. Loads of patio to sunbathe in, sun beds! This villa is just lovely. Washing machine etc, air con! Having lived in Corfu & Kefalonia we was use to mingling with the locals as we use to live in a local enclosed village. If you are looking for isolation, peace and quiet with the mountains as your back drop, then take a look at this Villa. Myself and my wife loved everything about it. Nigel & Jaqs.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage in hills of Crete

This is a wonderful cottage nestled in the hills of Crete surrounded by olive trees. The place is immaculately clean, and comes with plentiful amenities such as a full kitchen, a washing machine, an outdoor shower, and AC in the bedroom. The AC worked extremely well to keep the bedroom cool even though it was 95+F during the week. The kitchen was great with everything you could want (fridge/freezer/stove/etc). I didnt use it as I was eating out. I booked this place thinking it was closer to downtown Kolymbari...I'm new to VRBO and didn't realize the pin shown for the property on VRBO is not the actual location. I was attending a conference at the Orthodox Academy of Crete in Kolymbari which was a 20 minute drive through the mountains. I realize now the description does mention it's location in the hills (but I didn't know what that meant at that time) and I should have clarified this before booking. So my only negative was that it was not closer to Kolymbari and the OAC. I think this would be a great base of operations on Crete, but a car would be required to get around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing gem of a property in the heart of the Crete countryside

Our stay at Maria’s property far exceeded our expectations. It truly is a lovely comfortable house set in idyllic countryside . We chose this location and property to try to get away from our busy everyday lives at home and wanted to try the tranquility and countryside views that were described. It delivered on every level, actually from the moment we arrived. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday with beaches and beautiful Chania town a short drive away, surrounded by nature and everyday Cretan life amongst the olive groves then I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough. We will be visiting again very soon to recharge and refresh 😎 Thank you Maria and Michalis
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful retreat

My girlfriend and I wanted to find a quiet place in Crete to relax, away from most of the tourists but not far from the coast and Chania town. This property is exactly what we were hoping to find for a reasonable price. There are a few houses in the surrounding area and there's a small village about half a mile away, so we didn't feel isolated but it is really peaceful here. The property is clean, comfortable and spacious. It has a modern feel with character and we felt totally at home. We really liked the kitchen/dining room where we spent a lot of time cooking, so quite important! The sheltered dining area on the patio is great anytime of the day and provides some welcome shade. Maria the owner is a pleasure to talk to and always helpful. We hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbares voll ausgestattetes Haus in den Bergen, sehr nette Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin, tolle Landschaft und tolle Dachterrasse.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So schööön !!

Wir haben die Zeit in Marias Haus sehr genossen. Ein perfekt ausgestattetes, gepflegtes, sauberes Haus, in dem es an nichts fehlt. Die zwei Terassen und die Außendusche runden den Wohlfühlfaktor komplett ab. Wer himmlische Ruhe sucht und trotzdem nicht gänzlich von der Zivilisation abgeschnitten sein möchte, ist hier genau richtig. Das Dorf in schönster Berglage besticht durch sein angenehmes Klima. Es geht immer ein leichter (manchmal auch stärkerer) Wind, der selbst heiße Tage erträglich macht. Dazu besticht das Dorf und das Haus durch seine Lage. Als idealer Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Natur, zum Baden ans Meer oder auch ins pulsierende Leben Chanias oder Kolymbaris...in relativ kurzer Fahrzeit ist irgendwie alles, für jeden Geschmack, erreichbar. Baden, Wandern, Natur und Geschichte erleben, tolle Tavernen mit bester griechischer (kretischer) Küche besuchen oder einfach mal Bummeln in der faszinierden, lebendigen Altstadt Chanias....und danach zurück in die Oase der Ruhe, in Marias Reich ! Wer es nicht erlebt hat, hat definitiv was verpasst !! Barbara und Robert
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Ein Ferienhaus, bei dem alles passt

Zuverlässiger, freundlicher und unkomplizierter Empfang durch Michalis.Große,sehr gut ausgestattete Terrasse mit blühenden Bougainvillea und frischen Blumen auf dem Tisch bildet den Empfang für ein top ausgestattetes, sauberes und liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus, das mit kleiner Bücherauswahl, einigen Küchenzutaten Leben vermittelt, statt sterile Fewo Atmosphäre.Danke an Maria
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hervorragendes Haus

Das Haus ist wunderbar, die Ausstattung perfekt. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Heizung - ein großer Vorteil im Frühjahr. Die Lage ist wunderschön, die tolle Landschaft und die wunderbare Ruhe.Vielen Dank, das beste Haus auf Kreta, das ich je gemietet habe.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Séjour montagne

Superbe maison très bien aménagée, attention à être motorisé car l'endroit est super calme mais il faut compter 12 km mini pour le ravitaillement, la plage, quelques boutiques....
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumurlaub auf Kreta!

Wir haben in diesem Haus 2 wundervolle Wochen verbracht. Fernab vom Trouble kann mir hier richtig toll abschalten. Das Haus ist top gepflegt, hat alles was man braucht und bietet genügend Platz mit einer riesigen Terrasse! Wichtig zu erwähne ist, dass das Haus etwas in den Bergen liegt und man definitiv ein Auto braucht! Diejenigen die etwas Ruhe suchen und dem Alltagsstress entfliehen wollen, sind hier genau richtig aufgehoben!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Grande alloggio in collina

L'alloggio è grande e moderno con spazio all'esterno per prendere il sole o per cenare. Si trova lontano dal turismo di massa e c'è molta tranquillità e relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafte Lage der Wohnung

Wir können unsere Vormieter gut verstehen, wenn sie die Lage des Hauses und die Wohnung selbst so positiv bewerten. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und die Ruhe und die große Terrasse sehr genossen. Auch das zirpen der Grillen war nicht aufdringlich, es passte einfach dazu. Es war durchweg sehr heiß. Darum haben wir auch die klimatisierte Wohnung sehr genossen. An Ausstattung hat es an keiner Stelle gefehlt. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir das sehr große separate Eisfach. Wir waren rundum sehr zufrieden, darum kommen wir auch gerne im September wieder.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Astrikas

Hat uns sehr gut gefallen, war sehr erholsam in einer sehr schönen und ruhigen Gegend. Auch die Taverne To Faragi war richtig toll und eine sehr entspannte Atmosphäre mit einem tollen Wirt und sehr aufmerksamer Bedienung.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Ein toller Rückzugsort

Wir hatten eine wunderbare und erholsame Zeit in dieser tollen und ruhig gelegenen Unterkunft. Der Ausblick von der Terrasse ist wunderschön, die Küche ist toll ausgestattet und auch sonst hat uns nichts gefehlt. Ein toller Ort um den Nordwesten Kretas zu erkunden. Der Empfang von Michalis (Liebe Grüße) war sehr herzlich und der Kontakt zur Gastgeberin Maria lief schnell ukd reibungslos. Wir können diese Unterkunft sehr empfehlen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Vielen Dank, Janine & Markus
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La casa in mezzo agli ulivi

Esperienza molto positiva. Location perfetta tra gli ulivi fuori dal caos ma abbastanza vicino alle stade per raggiungere le spiagge piu belle. Proprietari attenti ad ogni esigenza.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait

Je recommande cette location, conforme à l annonce ,logement moderne et très propre , rien ne manque, très bonne literie.très calme , vue magnifique sur les oliviers et la montagne , au village suivant très bonne taverne familiale à deliana. Contact facile pour ce rendre à la location. Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Haus in toller Lage

Super Empfang durch Michalis. Check in und out waren ohne Probleme. In dem Haus fehlt es eigentlich an nichts. Von dieser Location kann man den Westen Kretas prima erkunden.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views from a quiet village

Lovely location aprox 10 mins drive from the coast on a peaceful village with gorgeous views to the surrounding hills and mountain range. Comfortable property with all the required amenities. Highly recommended stay for a couple on holidays
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

A little paradise in Crete !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Astrikas Kreta

Alles in allem ein gelungener Urlaub auf Kreta Danke.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein "Urlaubs-Zuhause" für zwei Wochen

Wir haben uns in der Wohnung sofort heimisch gefühlt. Alles war sehr sauber und gepflegt. Die moderne Einrichtung ist geschmackvoll mit einigen alten Möbeln aufgelockert, an vielen Details merkt man, dass hier mit viel Liebe eingerichtet wurde. Mit der Vermieterin konnten wir jederzeit per WhatsApp kommunizieren und vor Ort war der freundliche Mihalis Ansprechpartner. Es war für uns eine interessante Erfahrung, einmal nicht direkt am Meer, sondern wie die Einheimischen in den Bergen zu leben.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LE CALME

endroit très calme et propre .Bien situé pour visiter l'ouest de la crète. Tout près à visiter sans faute BIOLA .Nous y sommes très bien acceuillis et nous avons découvert une super huile d'olive BIO. MERCI POUR TOUT
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Sehr lohnenswertes Urlaubsziel

Das Haus in den Bergen Kolymbaris ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und in einer traumhaft schönen Umgebung. Sehr gutes Preis - Leistungsverhältnis.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019