Surrounded by olive trees, in Vasiliki Village, the stone-built Amazing Stone Villa offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access and views over the lush surroundings. Guests will find traditional cafes, a mini market, a pharmacy and a gas station within a short drive. Featuring vintage furniture and decoration, all units come with a fully equipped kitchen, a living area and a bathroom with shower. Facilities include a TV, an oven, a fridge, and a stovetop. A bottle of olive oil and a bottle of local wine , produced by the owners are offered upon arrival. All bedrooms have air conditioning. The property offers a large shared courtyard with flowers , BBQ and outdoor furniture. The isolated sandy beach of Tripiti is 8 km from Amazing Stone Villa, while Matala is 25 km away. Heraklio Town is 41 km from the accommodation and Agia Galini is 30 km away. Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 42 km.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Kapetanianá
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  • Tiikantero
    Finland Finland
    The location is 'close to nature' in a small village on the slopes of the Asterousia Mountains. However, all necessary services can be found in the nearby village, and there are many attractions within a reasonable distance. The house is...
  • Lamonella
    Italy Italy
    The house is very comfortable, clean and quiet. We rally love to stay there and the owner helped us for everything and gave us lot of interessino raccomandation. The house is in a rural area surrounded by olves trees and is about half an hour...
  • Linda
    United States United States
    Amazing Stones Villas is exceptional In every way. There is nothing not to love. It’s a gorgeous old stone house lovingly restored by the owners, clean, comfortable, in the heart of the beauty of South Crete, and owned by the warmest, friendliest,...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

This stone-built house is located at the entrance of the village of Vassiliki and it was an old mansion since 1920 , and offers FREE WIFI , fireplace , Large VERANDA with mountain view , and a TERRACE with GARDEN and BBQ area . All rooms are decorated with a traditional vintage style.A car is absoloutelly necessary.Tripiti beach is 8km away into a dirt road. The house has been recently renovated and consists of 2 fully independent houses , (one main luxurry maisonette for families and 4 persons and a smaller traditional house for 2 persons) ,and they share the same courtyard and entrance . The house is located in the Messara valey and it is totaly surrounded with olive groves and the mountains of Asterousia .It is about 45 km from the airport of Heraklion to the very pleasant trip to Messara providence ,through Vagionia village and very close to Trypiti beach with the amazing Gorge The surrounding area has many places and sights of great tourist and archaeological interest that you should deffently visit, such as the archaeological sites of Phaistos and Gortyn, and of cource the tourist areas of Matala, Lenda, Agia Galini, etc.
Here you will meet ,The cretan tradition, the quality of life of people and generally the food with the pure olive oil produced by the region, the honey, the sea salt, the herbs,the nature, the calm, the climate,. At Vasiliki village you will find Marias traditional taverna with the best cretan dishes you must deffently taste.. All these benefits including the wonderful cretan sun and the active wild landscapes of the area promises relaxing holidays in the real Crete. From the house begins an amazing wild beauty journey between the imposing Asterousia mountains ending at the beach of Tripiti. The car journey to the beach is about 30 minutes through a dirt road, and is unique with wild landscapes and beautiful churches (Agia Paraskevi, Agios Savvas and Panagia Trypiti built in a cave), as well the imposing gorge of Tripiti that ends up on a wonderful beach with very nice pebbles and blue waters Here you will find a local taverna (Christos ) and you can eat traditional Cretan dishes and enjoy your swim in the crystal blue waters.
Languages spoken: German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Amazing Stone Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Wine/champagne
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Snorkelling
      Off-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • City view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English

    House rules

    Amazing Stone Villas takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    13 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 10 per child, per night
    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    € 15 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Amazing Stone Villas 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.

    You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 108875 & 108922

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Amazing Stone Villas

    • The prices at Amazing Stone Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Amazing Stone Villas on this page.

    • Amazing Stone Villas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing

    • Yes, Amazing Stone Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Amazing Stone Villas is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Amazing Stone Villas (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Amazing Stone Villas is 2.7 miles from the centre of Kapetanianá. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Amazing Stone Villas (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Amazing Stone Villas on this page.