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Boasting city views, Penelope Home offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 50 metres from Panormos Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment has a hot tub. The spacious apartment has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Featuring air conditioning, the apartment offers PS4, game console and a CD player. The property has an outdoor dining area. For guests with children, the apartment features a baby safety gate. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and Penelope Home can arrange a car rental service. Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 16 km from the accommodation, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 22 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 60 km away.

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Bedroom 5
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
10
High score for Panormos Rethymno

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    Austria Austria
    Ideal Location in a pretty village. Very close to restaurants, beaches etc. and ideally suited for families with small kids. Wonderful view from the terrace. Very clean and well maintained. The owner was so lovely and brought us gifts. This is the...
  • Christoph
    Austria Austria
    It was a very nice and good organized location. We had some problems with the pillows and they bued straight new ones. that´s a real big deal. Also the filter for the water is a perfect thing. thx

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kostas Vasilakis

Company review score: 9.8Based on 1,277 reviews from 196 properties
196 managed properties

Property information

Originally built in the early 20th century and refurbished recently, the house does a standout job of joining the old with the new. Although leaving reminders of its former heritage such as the traditional stone walls and vintage objects, it is equipped with all the modern amenities and create a peaceful atmosphere for restful beachside holidays, perfect for families with children. Enjoy tranquillity, comfort and luxuriousness in this exquisite and unique home. Furnished in a combination of vintage and luxurious touches, the two-storey house can accommodate 10 people in beds. Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at 15 euros per night from April to October and 4 euros per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

Neighbourhood information

Penelope Home is located in Panormo village, a beautiful seafront village with a lovely view overlooking the Cretan Sea. It is the most central location of the island of Crete and from here you can visit the whole island. It is only 22 km from Rethymno and 56 km from Heraklion town. Panormo has all kinds of shops such as supermarkets, pharmacies, traditional taverns, cafes, restaurants and some of the best sandy beaches in North coast of Crete and everything can be reached on foot from the house. With its Cretan hospitality and traditional character, Panormo ensures an unforgettable visit that features impressions of Crete that will remain in the minds of all of its visitors.

Languages spoken

Greek,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Penelope Home
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Game console
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing

Outdoor & View

  • City view
  • Sea view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Transport

  • Car hire

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Languages spoken

  • Greek
  • English

House rules
Penelope Home takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. That's about £209. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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 - 2 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Penelope Home 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.

A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 00000399975

FAQs about Penelope Home

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Penelope Home on this page.

  • Penelope Home can accommodate the following group size:

    • 10 guests

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

  • Check-in at Penelope Home is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Penelope Home is 150 yards from the centre of Panormos Rethymno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Penelope Home. 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 Penelope Home on this page.

  • Penelope Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Penelope Home on this page.

  • Penelope Home has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

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

  • Yes, Penelope Home is popular with guests booking family stays.

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