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Giovanni Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village

Giovanni Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village

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Overview of Giovanni Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Faneromeni, Crete
  • Popular LocationPalace of Phaistos6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhaistos9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeach of Matala26 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Giovanni Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village

The apartment Giovannis is part of the Vrondos residence

This beautiful and cozy house “Vrondos” features 4 separate living units on a private plot in the quit village of Faneromeni, far away from mass tourism. It is the perfect place to disconnect and enjoy some quiet vacations. This great house has 280 square meters along 2 levels. The history goes back to the beginning of the past century. The down part of the house, now renovated and made up to two nice family apartments, used to be the storage space and the stable. The upper part, used to be the parental home, is divided in two to create two spacious apartments.

The apartment Giovanni has as eye catcher the old tiles with drawings. With his 50 square meters it is a comfortable apartment, an amicable place to disconnect.
You enter the open plan kitchen – living area which includes all you need to cook during your vacation: cooker, oven, coffee machine …
In addition it has a dining table for 4 and it is air-conditioned.
From the kitchen you have access to the private patio, balcony. The bedroom is situated on the same level and has immediately access to the en suite bathroom.

The apartment is spacious enough to accommodate easily up to 4 persons. There are 2 single beds in the master bedroom and the cozy couch can be transformed to a comfortable double bed.

Both upper part units count with their comfortable exterior area for breakfast or just to enjoy a drink in the evening. Their balcony is really the perfect place to savor the nature, to sunbath or to gaze to the stars at night. You will be astonished by the wonderful panoramic view to the village and the mountains. The whole complex is built with thick stone walls from 60 cm. This provides a cool indoor environment.

The ground level has a common barbeque terrace. This patio can be used by all the guests.
A huge garden with lemons, oranges, olive trees borders at the ground terrace.
Bicycles are available, free for use, upon request.

The small village of Faneromeni is located in the south part of Crete. It is located in a scenic location, in a verdant valley at the southern foot of Psiloritis mount with altitude of 80 meters. You want miss out on local village cosiness. Mini market, coffee shops, church gas station are in the village. Bigger supermarket, bank, etc. can be found on 12 kilometres distance in the village of Timbaki or Mires.
The dam of Faneromeni is the gem of the village. The artificial lake covers an area of approximately 1000 acres and has a capacity of 20 million cubic meters. It was constructed in 2005 in order to meet the increased demand for irrigation of the Mesara plain. In those few years of operation, this lake of Faneromeni has become an extremely important wetland, where rare birds and animals nest. A walk in the dam during the spring is a wonderful experience.

Property manager

Helen Karkanaki

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Faistos

Located in Faistos, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Komos Beach and Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Museum of Messara are cultural highlights. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Faneromeni, Crete

What's nearby

  • Palace of Phaistos - 6 min drive
  • Phaistos - 9 min drive
  • Komos Beach - 20 min drive
  • Beach of Matala - 26 min drive
  • Red Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Τσικριτσακησ - 11 min drive
  • Kafenes Voron - 3 min drive
  • King's Coffee - 14 min drive
  • Kafenion Kostas - 11 min drive
  • Καφωδείο - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Giovanni Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Giovanni Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Giovanni Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Giovanni Apartment is a cozy apartment in a traditional Cretan village located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Museum of Cretan Ethnology and within 6 miles (10 km) of Central Court and Palace of Phaistos. Agia Triada and Phaistos are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Helen Karkanaki

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My name is Helen and my family own these appartments.
I am there for you in all situations and I am happy to assist you with all doubts you might have.

Why they chose this property

Faneromeni is a quiet nice village at the edge of the Messara plain and at the foot of Psiloritis Mountain. You will make holidays in a traditional village in between the locals.

What makes this property unique

Both upper part units count with their comfortable exterior area for breakfast or just to enjoy a drink in the evening. Their balcony is really the perfect place to savor the nature, to sunbath or to gaze to the stars at night. You will be astonished by the wonderful panoramic view to the village and the mountains.
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