Agapi Holiday House, A Family Run Traditional House In South Crete, Greece

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Sivas, Crete

Palace of Phaistos6 min drive
Beach of Matala9 min drive
Komos Beach14 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Futons

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Agapi Holiday House is a family-run, traditional Cretan house built in the village of Sivas, Crete, Greece in 1906.

Agapi Holiday House has been substantially renovated and restored with great care in order to maintain its traditional architecture while using natural materials and ecological principles. It offers the facilities of a modern house without sacrificing the original traditional character of the Cretan home.

The house is located in the heart of Sivas village, within walking distance of the village square. Sivas is located in the Southernmost point of Crete and Europe. It carries the prestigious designation of a traditional Cretan village by the Greek state.

The landscape is of outstanding natural beauty with unique flora and fauna. The climate is very mild.

The Sivas village main square is a popular meeting place for local people; with restaurants, traditional cafés and places to shop. Visitors will have the opportunity to mingle with locals and taste the traditional cuisine. You may shop at the market local food products and of course everything related to your personal daily needs.

Agapi Holiday House has spacious (80 square meters) newly-furnished rooms. The house is fully equipped and includes a kitchen - dining area (with a fireplace), a living room area (with a stove and a sofa), a bathroom and a bedroom (double bed).

The house has two yards with furniture, an inner yard and a terrace, and a garden with aromatic and medicinal plants. There is free web network (Wi-Fi), laptop, TV, washing machine etc. - all equipment you may need for a comfortable stay.

Agapi Holiday House can accommodate up to 6 persons (maximum 4 adults), it is perfect for a family with children.

It has stunning views of the Messara valley and the surrounding mountains of Psiloritis (Ida) and Asterousia.

It is highly recommended for walkers, country lovers, active pensioners, newlyweds, writers, artists and generally all who need peaceful, quiet and inspirational surroundings.

Property manager

Manolis Kampourakis

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The maximum number of children's cots/cribs is 1.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 00000405925

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

Sivas

Located in Faistos, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Palace of Phaistos and Agia Triada are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Komos Beach and Beach of Matala. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain climbing.

Sivas, Crete

What's nearby

Phaistos - 4 min drive
Palace of Phaistos - 6 min drive
Beach of Matala - 9 min drive
Komos Beach - 14 min drive
Matala Caves - 19 min drive

Getting around

Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

365 ALL DAY Restaurant - 9 min drive
Boho - 9 min drive
The Two Brothers Restaurant - 9 min drive
Kafenes Voron - 9 min drive
King's Coffee - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Agapi Holiday House, A Family Run Traditional House In South Crete, Greece pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Agapi Holiday House, A Family Run Traditional House In South Crete, Greece?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Agapi Holiday House, A Family Run Traditional House In South Crete, Greece?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Agapi Holiday House, A Family Run Traditional House In South Crete, Greece located?

This family-friendly Faistos villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Phaistos, Komos Beach and Palace of Phaistos. Beach of Matala and Red Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Esther C.

1 Nov 2015

Enjoy tradition & modernity in this lovely house

The description of Agapi holiday house was very accurate: comfortable, spacious, modern renovation maintaining traditional architecture, mild climate, beautiful location. The house is lovely and very peaceful. We ate breakfast on the balcony every morning saying: What a life, what a life! The town of Sivas is a good combination of lively and friendly residents, some tourists and has a good selection of tavernas. It's a great base for nearby hikes, beaches, and archeological sites at Phaestos and Agias Triada. We went in late October and the water was perfect for swimming. Agapi and Manolis were very friendly, knowledgeable, flexible and helpful. There was a whole selection of organic welcome gifts (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red and white wine vinegar, capers) produced by the hosts. Such hospitality! We will definitely stay here again. Thank you again, Agapi and Manolis.

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

6 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay at Agapi!

We had lovely two weeks at the villa Agapi. The house and its little green courtyard feels like an oasis. The wine ranks covered courtyrad is perfect to enjoy the morning. The backside terrace offers stunning view across the hillfs and Messara plain up to Moires. Even though there was a serious heatwave in Greece during our stay the thick brick stone walls and the AC kept the house pleasantly cool. Manolis is such a great host. He helped us out instantanously with any questions that we had and gave us tipps. Sivas is a nice little village with a surprisingly high number of shops, cafes and Taverna. It is a perfect startin point to discover the nice beaches, gorges and places (Phaistos!) in the area. We would love to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Sept 2018

Schmuckstück in ruhiger und zentraler Lage

Das liebevoll und mit Stil renovierte Haus bietet alles, was sich Urlauber wünschen - ruhig und doch zentral unweit von Geschäften und Tavernen gelegen. Die Ausstattung ist hochwertig und entspricht voll und ganz der Beschreibung. Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir sehr herzlich vom Vermieter Manolis begrüßt und mit einer Auswahl an kretischen Bioprodukten angenehm überrascht. Auch haben wir uns über bereitgestelltes hochwertiges Duschgel und Shampoo gefreut. Manolis spricht perfekt englisch , ist ausgesprochen hilfsbereit und ein interessanter Gesprächspartner, der uns viel über Kreta und Griechenland erzählt hat. Wir können die Unterkunft absolut empfehlen und würden dort jederzeit gerne wieder Urlaub machen. ——————————————————————————————- The lovingly old house has been renovated with style and offers everything that holidaymakers desire - it is quietly and yet centrally located, shops and tavernas are in walking distance.. High quality facillities inside the house fully comply with the description. At our arrival the owner Manolis gave us a warm welcome and did surprise us with a selection of crete bio products. We were also very pleased to find a very nice shower gel and shampoo in the shower . Manolis speaks perfect english, is very kind and helpful and is very interesting to talk to - he told us a lot about Crete and Greece. We highly recommend Agapi House and are looking forward to return one day.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

23 Oct 2017

Etwas Besonderes

Agapi House ist ein wunderbarer Ort, um seine Ferien zu verbringen. Es handelt sich um ein liebevoll renoviertes, gut 100-jähriges Steinhaus. Der Sitzplatz im Innenhof ist am Morgen wunderbar schattig, am Nachmittag und am Abend kann man auf der Terasse im Schatten sitzen und die beeindruckende Aussicht auf die Berge und über das Dorf geniessen. Das Dorf und die Asteroussia-Ausläufer sind gegen Abend in ein warmes Licht getaucht. Wir haben das sehr genossen. Innen ist das Haus mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Uns hat die Sorgfalt und die Liebe zum Detail beeindruckt, mit der das Haus renoviert wurde. Altes wurde ins richtige Licht gerückt und Neues liefert den Wohnkomfort. Qualität ist den Besitzern wichtig; das merkt man bei der Wäsche in Bioqualität, dem breiten Angebot an Bettzeug, das die ganze Temperaturpalette abdeckt, oder dem bequemen Bett. Das Dorf Sivas hat seinen Charme behalten, ist (noch?) keine Touristenhochburg sondern ein lebendiges Dorf mit Kafenion neben Internetcafé, diversen Minimarkets und mehreren guten Tavernen. Das Haus liegt ruhig, das Zentrum ist aber zu Fuss in wenigen Minuten erreichbar. Sivas ist der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für viele Unternehmungen: bedeutende Ausgrabungen (Phaistos, Agia Triada, Gortis etc.) liegen gleich nebenan, die Berge locken für Wanderungen (Psiloritis, Asteroussia, diverse Schluchtdurchquerungen), das Meer liegt nahe. Dabei kann man zwischen belebten Stränden und einsamen Buchten (nach Wanderungen oder Fahrten mit geländegängigem Auto erreichbar, z.B. Agiofarango, Martsalo, Vathi) wählen. Am meisten haben uns aber die Gastgeber beeindruckt. Ihnen liegt das Wohl ihrer Gäste wirklich am Herzen. Sie haben uns mit geschenkten biologischen Produkten überrascht, stellen den Gästen eine hervorragende Bibliothek (v.a. englischsprachig) u.a. zu Geschichte, Flora und Fauna zur Verfügung, erkundigen sich nach dem Wohlergehen und kommen nach einer Woche die Wäsche wechseln und nehmen eine Grundreinigung vor. Dabei haben wir im Gespräch mit Manolis viel über das heutige Leben in Griechenland erfahren. Vielen Dank Euch beiden, Agapi und Manolis

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand M.

15 Sept 2017

Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung

Sehr saubere und geschmackvoll eingerichtete Ferienwohnung. Alles was man brauchte war vorhanden. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und haben sich immer mal erkundigt ob auch alles ok ist. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder hingehen. wirklich zu empfehlen

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Manolis Kampourakis

Why they chose this property

Agapi Holiday House is a family-run, traditional Cretan house built in the village of Sivas, Crete, Greece in 1906.

Agapi House was build by our great grand father.

Agapi Holiday House has been substantially renovated and restored with great care in order to maintain its traditional architecture while using natural materials and ecological principles.
It offers the facilities of a modern house without sacrificing the original traditional character of the Cretan home.

The house is located in the heart of the village, within walking distance of the village square.