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Captivating village house, spectacular views, close to beach/bars/shops/tavernas
Bayside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5968.8 sq ft
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Explore the area

elounda, lasithi
- Place, Elounda Windmills3 min drive
- Place, Plaka Beach10 min drive
- Place, Spinalonga25 min drive
- Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Captivating village house, spectacular views, close to beach/bars/shops/tavernas
The Kato house is a charming traditional village house with well equipped kitchen and bathrooms and comfortable beds. Outside its private, shady courtyard with soft seating/dinning/barbecue area is dominated by the sweeping view of Elounda, the Mirabello Bay and the purple Sitea mountains.-perfect for lazy lunches or dinning on warm moonlit nights. An outside spiral staircase leads to the upper balconies and sunbathing, giving almost 360o views of sea and mountains.An excellent wet room off the courtyard has a rain shower, WC, washbasin, perfect for showering after the beach,
Inside the open plan (new appliances) kitchen/dinning/living space with it's original stone arches, latticed wooden ceilings,curious alcoves,authentic artefacts, intriguing staircase and stone walls make this unique house cool and restful in summer and cosy and intimate in winter. There is a small bedroom (large single)with charming built in bed off the living room on the ground floor with built in wardrobe, olive beams, original features.The large mezzanine bedroom above the kitchen L/R has 2 single beds ( which can be combined to form one super king )and a romantic view of the stone fireplace below. The mezzanine bedroom has a sheltered balcony overlooking the bay and the mountains, a truly spectacular view, with the night time lights of Elounda harbour reflected in the sea.Perfect for watching early sunrises, fishing boats chugging out over the bay through the canal and romantic moonlit nightcaps.
The outside rear bedroom has a queen sized (5ft) bed with single bunk above.It has large picture window looking out on the circle of montains, olive groves and up to the picturesque protected traditional village of Pano Elounda, only a short stroll away. It has its own balcony and access to the courtyard below by the spiral outside spiral staircase. It shares the inside bathroom.
Staying in The Kato House perfectly combines the charm, comfort and tranquillity of village life with the best of tourist buzz!
The Kato house is fully certified by EOT, the Greek Tourist Board, certification number 5839.
Inside the open plan (new appliances) kitchen/dinning/living space with it's original stone arches, latticed wooden ceilings,curious alcoves,authentic artefacts, intriguing staircase and stone walls make this unique house cool and restful in summer and cosy and intimate in winter. There is a small bedroom (large single)with charming built in bed off the living room on the ground floor with built in wardrobe, olive beams, original features.The large mezzanine bedroom above the kitchen L/R has 2 single beds ( which can be combined to form one super king )and a romantic view of the stone fireplace below. The mezzanine bedroom has a sheltered balcony overlooking the bay and the mountains, a truly spectacular view, with the night time lights of Elounda harbour reflected in the sea.Perfect for watching early sunrises, fishing boats chugging out over the bay through the canal and romantic moonlit nightcaps.
The outside rear bedroom has a queen sized (5ft) bed with single bunk above.It has large picture window looking out on the circle of montains, olive groves and up to the picturesque protected traditional village of Pano Elounda, only a short stroll away. It has its own balcony and access to the courtyard below by the spiral outside spiral staircase. It shares the inside bathroom.
Staying in The Kato House perfectly combines the charm, comfort and tranquillity of village life with the best of tourist buzz!
The Kato house is fully certified by EOT, the Greek Tourist Board, certification number 5839.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
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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
Not suitable for children under 8.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number 00001322793
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Agios Nikolaos
Located in Agios Nikolaos, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the bay. Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiona Beach and Kolokýtha. Nostimon and Sissi Mini Golf are also worth visiting.

elounda, lasithi
What's nearby
- Hiona Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Elounda Windmills - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Plaka Beach - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
- Spinalonga - 25 min drive - 6.2 km
- Spinalonga Castle - 29 min drive - 6.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Vachus - 9 min walk
- Ergospasio - 15 min walk
- Dimitri's Steak House - 9 min walk
- Olio Restaurant - 9 min walk
- Leonidas Taverna - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jessica Whittington
I am a commercial lawyer from Northern Ireland. My partner is Zacharias Petrakis, a specialist stone mason/builder from Pano Elounda. For the past 10 years I have split my time between Crete and the UK. Zach and I restore and build properties in the area, mainly for non Greeks.We now live in Pano Elounda in another restored village house. I have four children all presently working in Ireland, Berlin and Scotland who love coming out to stay in the Kato House in the summer, as do many other members of my large family who come from all parts of the world here to meet up.
Why they chose this property
My entire family fell in love with this house when I saw it. For us it was a rare chance to buy a traditional house with modern comforts, close to the village centre but still with a quiet village feel and wonderful view. We had loved Elounda for years but didn't want a standard new build. We lived in the house for a few years before we finished the one we currently have and have loved it winter and summer. Zacharias was initially against buying the house, he didn't like the lack of on street parking, Greeks don't walk! But even he has come to love it and he has added some wonderful features, including the elliptical stone fireplace, which in winter can be enjoyed from both the living room and the kitchen. The latticed wooden ceilings inspired him to do the same in other restorations. I love being able to walk straight up in to the mountains from the house and have spent many hours on foot (with the dog) exploring the mountain footpaths and the old villages. There is information in the house about all the local walks and day trips combining walking. We particularly love gorge walking, there are several great gorges in Eastern Crete, some of which can be walked even in the height of summer.
What makes this property unique
Having been a tourist myself for many years for me the priorities are cleanliness, comfortable beds, a well stocked kitchen ( with large fridge washing machine and dishwasher) and lots of hot water and towels! Because we are on hand, our guests know that any problems will be sorted very quickly. I don't think there is a comparable traditional house for rent in the area. Its very good value for money. We want everyone who stays to have a great time.
Languages:
English, Greek
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