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Castri House

Matala road, Matala, 70200, Greece
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Castri House

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
28 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 517 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Castri House is located in Matala, just a few steps from Matala beach and a 15-minute walk from Red Sand Beach. With sea views, this accommodation features a terrace. Phaistos is 7.2 miles from the vacation home and Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 9.1 miles away. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Heraklion International Airport is 40 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ruth
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    “Views from the Terrace over the beach were amazing. Plenty of equipment in the kitchen and comfortable beds. We had a nice surprise to find good wifi as the write up said no wifi available. Soap was also provided. There was also a complimentary...”
  • Karen
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    “The location was amazing, the view of the beach, caves and surrounding area was absolutely stunning, lovely sunsets and it was so relaxing to sit on the veranda and chill looking over the village, definitely one of the best points of this villa....”
  • Patricia
    France France
    “We loved the location and the view which is incredible!!! We also truly loved Matala's festive atmosphere and the famous Red Beach with Yannis' unforgettable Mojitos!!!!”
  • Attila
    Germany Germany
    “Top-Lage mit Aussicht auf Matala, den Strand und die Hippie-Höhlen, nur ein paar Schritte zum Wanderweg Richtung "Red Beach". Der Vermieter war sehr freundlich und aufgeschlossen, hat uns Empfehlungen gegeben (z. B. für Restaurant und Einkaufen)....”
  • Alexandra
    Austria Austria
    “Die Lage des Hauses ist sicherlich nicht zu übertreffen, der Ausblick von der Terrasse ist einfach ein Traum. Der "Aufstieg" allerdings ziemlich beschwerlich, also mit dem Gepäck ist es schon eine Herausforderung zum und vom Haus wieder runter zu...”
  • Daniel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Einfach ein gelungener Urlaub im Castri House. Sehr netter und professioneller Kontakt mit Eva. Die Aussicht vom Castri House ist nicht zu toppen!”
  • Daniela
    Germany Germany
    “Die Aussicht ist wunderschön und man ist in 3 Minuten direkt in Matala.”
  • Sina
    Germany Germany
    “Wir hatten Selbstverpflegung, aber das war ja so gewollt. Alles war so, dass wir unkompliziert unseren Alltag gestalten konnten, wie wir wollten. Das Haus und die Aussicht sind ein Traum, die Terrasse lud zum Verweilen ein und gleichzeitig waren...”
  • Agnieszka
    Poland Poland
    “Castri House to mały, przestronny domek z pięknym tarasem, w stylu typowo greckim. Widok zniewalający. Ze względu na swoje położenie, na stromej skale nie nadaje się dla osób niepełnosprawnych lub dla gości z dziećmi w wózeczkach. Trzeba mieć na...”
  • Raivo
    Germany Germany
    “Atemberaubende Aussicht. Sehr privat gelegen und absolut erholsam. Private Parkplatz vorhanden. WLAN funktionierte hervorragend. Grill Möglichkeiten haben wir auch genutzt. Sehr gute ruhige Lage. Gerne würden wir wiederkommen.”

Managed by Eva Kornarou

Company review score: 9.2Based on 71 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company info

My name is Eva Kornarou. I am a mother, a working woman, an artist and a creator of ideas. I am the owner of Villa Rodanthi, a house that I love a lot, I have inherited it from my beloved grandmother Rodanthi and I have renovated and decorated it with a lot of love and respect to the natural elements. I am an artist, a singer for 25 years, I work in the touristic business for many years as a touristic manager in hotels and properties. I have created a website and a company South Crete Net with my partner Wiki. South Crete Net is a network for properties,sales, touristic, tours and everything about South Crete. My wish and goal is to make you feel welcome and to make you feel like home. I hope you will be able to feel that. Have a blessed day ! Eva

Property info

Castri house is a unique, beautiful property ideal for couples and families up to 5 people. Castri is located on the beginning of the hiking trail that leads to the Red beach. It is on the highest level of Matala and has the most amazing, breath taking open view. It is ideal for people who love nature, sea, hiking and is not a typical home. You have to walk it's path to go there. It only takes 4 minutes to walk up from the main square, but the view is rewarding you in the most special way. There is no car access, or parking spot. It is a breath away from the beach, far enough from the bars, so that you can relax, but also 5 min away from them. You can enjoy your privacy, the environment and you are 20 minutes away from the magnificent Red beach. Castri House took its name from the specific area that it is located. Castri means castle. This house offers you many amenities and the posibility to have relaxed and memorable holidays in the highest spot of Matala.

Languages Spoken

Greek,English,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Castri House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
No parking available.

Internet
No internet access available.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
  • View

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Castri House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

License number: 830676

FAQs about Castri House

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Castri House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

  • Castri House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Castri House is 800 feet from the center of Matala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding

  • Castri House can accommodate this group size:

    • 5 guests

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

  • Check-in at Castri House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Castri House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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