This rural resort is set on the Livadi Plateau, in the heart of the Psiloritis mountain range. Surrounded by a mountainous terrain with apple, pear and walnut trees, it features a swimming pool, and offers a variety of activities such household art and ceramics. Arodamos Guesthouse is one of only a handful of geoparks in Europe that are protected by the Natura 2000 program. Guests can explore the surrounding area with mountain bikes, get busy in the on-site farming activities, or attend classes of traditional Cretan cooking. The traditional hostel of Arodamos consists of 6 individual houses built on top of a hill, 1,100 meters high. The houses are made from stone and wood and have been supplied exclusively from renewable energy resources. All units are furnished with traditional furniture and have large fireplaces in the living room. In addition, there is a quaint restaurant with genuine home-cooking and a common room with library for playing table games, watching TV and just relaxing. Krousonas, the nearest village is at 11 km from the property. At 32 km from Heraklion, Arodamos Guesthouse is 37 km from Heraklion Airport and 41 km from Fodele. Parking on site is free.

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 (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 single bed
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2 double beds
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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
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Krousón
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  • Aleksandra
    Poland Poland
    The place looks like palace hidden up in the mountains, absolutely incredible. Views are so stunning! The owner is super nice and helpful.
  • Christopher
    Germany Germany
    Great breakfast and good choice of food for dinner. Amazing location for a few days peace and quiet or hiking in the mountains. Excellent WiFi. Friendly and helpful hosts. Good value for money.
  • Diana
    Germany Germany
    Irini and Jannis are amazing: good self made food, warm sitting together in the evenings and amazing accommodation in such a quiet place. Don't miss the amazing sunrise in the early morning 😍
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

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

At a unique mountainous landscape of Crete Arodamos provides to the guests the opportunity to explore and enjoy nature, relax by the pool and participate in agricultural activities, such as the traditional threshing with the donkey, collecting eggs, vegetables and fruits from the organic harvest, milking goats and sheep, making cheese and bread, or enjoy a ride with a bicycle around the plateau. All six houses have a fully equipped kitchen, living room with fire place and a courtyard with barbeque. The houses are built with respect to the enviroment, using wood and stone and their energy needs are covered exclusively by renewable energy sources. There is unlimited internet access to all houses. It is ideal both during summer and winter.
We are Yannis and Irini, born in the village of Kroussonas. We love nature up to the mountains, the animals, cooking traditional cretan food and give to our guests the best personal experience of the mainland of Crete. We like hiking, swimming and we respect the environment, that is why our apartments are supplied exclusively from renewable energy sources and we recycle. Our main goal is to see our guests leave with a big smile on their faces!
The plateau of Livadi is considered to be in one of the seven geoparks of Europe. Its apple and pear trees are very famous for their delicious fruits and their quality. You can access Nida, the cave where Zeus was raised by the Kuretes. You can also go to the Observatory of Skinakas, to the lovely oak tree forest of Vromonero, or visit the beautiful monastery of Agia Irini. Every year, in September, the Apple Feast takes place at the Livadi plateau, the homeland of the famous apples of Kroussonas, very near to our guest houses! Apart from the traditional cretan music, dances, food and sweets made of apple, there will be activities for you to enjoy, such as archery and horse riding. Our little friends can enjoy a ride with our donkey, Aspasia! Come to see and get familiar with the process of cultivation and harvest of the apples, taste their unique quality and have fun all day long!
Languages spoken: Greek,English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Greek • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Arodamos Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Games room
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Archery
  • Cooking class
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • French

House rules

Arodamos Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

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

Check-out

From 07:00 to 13:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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 6 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 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Arodamos Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please note that the final 1.5 km of the road is a dirt road, fully accessible by all cars.

Please inform Arodamos Guesthouse 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.

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

License number: 1039Κ91002923101

FAQs about Arodamos Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Arodamos Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 13:00.

  • Yes, Arodamos Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Arodamos Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Arodamos Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Archery
    • Swimming Pool

  • Arodamos Guesthouse is 2.4 miles from the centre of Krousón. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.