Set in Pitsidia in the Crete region, Camara House has a balcony and city views. During your time staying in this recently renovated holiday home, dating back to 1950, you will have access to free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Kommos Beach is 2.2 km from the holiday home, while Kalamaki Beach is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 60 km from Camara House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
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  • Ulrike
    Germany Germany
    Die Wohnung machte einen einladenden und frischen Eindruck, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefüllt. Der Strand kann auch zu Fuß erreicht werden, viele interessante Restaurants sind rundum in der Nähe.
  • Nasos
    Greece Greece
    Όλα καλά στην πλατεία του χωριού. Καλά εξοπλισμένο σπίτι
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 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.

Hosted by Despoina Skandalaki

9.5
9.5
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Despoina Skandalaki
Just renovated, stone built apartment with 2 bedrooms, a large living room- kitchen area and 1 bathroom it offers space for 6 guests. The veranda invites you for breakfast, relaxing afternoons, family dinners and wonderful evenings with a light breeze... Perfect for families, friends and small groups who want to enjoy the South side of life with natural beaches, traditional villages and the privacy of a holiday apartment. Camara House can accommodate 6 people in a warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the open layout of the house. A large living room - dining - kitchen area opens up a lot of space with a lot of light.This apartment makes you feel comfortable from the first moment. The apartment used to be a traditional caffe. It has 60 cm wide walls. This is perfect for preserving the cool temperature in the summer and the warmth in winter. On the veranda you can relax and the large table invites you to eat, but also offers enough space for a game night or just to spend some relaxing moments. There is one bedroom with a double bed and a fireplace and a second bedroom with a bunk bed and a bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped and opens up to the living room area with 1 big sofa who can be transformed to bed. The tavernas, caffes and mini markets are in walking distance and there is parking space on the street. Camara House is the perfect place for a family holiday in Pitsidia with a lot of peace, yet close to the taverns, cafes and the great beaches of the region.
Dear guests Hello ! I am Despoina Skandalaki. I am the owner of this house. I have inherited it from my grandfather. I have renovated it with my husband Manolis Stratigis with lots of love. We did our best to create a nice and cozy atmosphere. We wish you a pleasant stay ! Best regards Despoina Skandalaki
ABOUT THE AREA OF PITSIDIA Pitsidia is situated a short drive north east of Matala and Kommos or Komos beach, in the south of the Iraklion district, about 1 hour drive from the Heraklion airport. It's not much more than the road that leads the people to these two other places and a few side streets. On the main road that leads through the village and around the central square you will find plenty of bougainville covered taverna's where you can have a bite to eat, and there are a couple of supermarkets, a hairdresser, a butcher and a bakery. It's got a charm of it's own and it looks definitely better than some of the ugly villages you can see along the new national road. As you drive through the village on the main road you miss out on the actual old part of the village. There are quite a few accommodations in the village of Pitsidia and is an option for people who want to visit the nearby beaches (Matala and Kommos) but want to avoid the crowds. Matala beach lies at a distance of four kilometer and Komos beach is one an a half kilometer away. You can walk from Pitsidia to this last beach in about 30 minutes. Yet another beach, the beach of Kalamaki lies at a distance of about 5 kilometer from the village. From Pitsidia there are regular buses to Matala beach (during high season 6 a day). Pitsidia is the oldest village in the area. In Byzantine times the commander of the army settled in the village. The army came from the village of Pisidia, which is in the current Asia Minor (in the south of Turkey). This probably explains the name of the village still has today. Pitsidia was a logical place because there is a water spring in the hills behind the village. There are cisterns and water pipes.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Camara House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Balcony
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

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

Check-out

From 11:00 to 11:30

 

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.

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

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 00002224263

Legal information

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

FAQs about Camara House

  • Camara House is 350 yards from the centre of Pitsidia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Camara House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

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

  • Camara House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Camara House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Water park
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Aerobics
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Cooking class

  • Camara House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Yes, Camara House is popular with guests booking family stays.

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