About this property

Sun Terrace and Garden: Sitanos Athena House in Sitanos offers a sun terrace and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The holiday home features a washing machine, patio, fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor furniture, and a work desk. Convenient Location: Situated 22 km from Sitia Public Airport and 35 km from Vai Palm Forest, the property provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Sitanos Athena House offers a paid shuttle service, outdoor seating area, picnic area, bike hire, and car hire. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
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  • Luca
    United States United States
    Σιτανος is a small village in a separate time and space, the perfect destination for those looking for a break from the daily hustles
  • Konstantin
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing place: an old house on the middle of quiet UNESCO protected village. Hosts and people around are very kind and generous. A unique place with full of gorges and small authentic villages to discover.
  • Stéphane
    France France
    Perfect hosts. Kostas & Maria are just so friendly and welcoming. Everything was perfect Simple, rustic decor make Athena House a charming place to stay. The house is imaculate & well equipped .We have no hesitation in reccommending this address...
  • Tom
    Belgium Belgium
    Super nice hosts! Kostas and Maria made us feel at home from the first moment. Nice views. Nice fireplace etc. We go back one day!
  • Itai
    Australia Australia
    Very special atmosphere in this old village. Maria & Kostas, the owners, are lovely and kind. We also recommend to order dinner & breakfast from Mrs. Vasos who cooks lovely make from local grown vegetables. We hope to visit again someday
  • Yoni
    Israel Israel
    הכל. את מריה וקוסטאס. את הבית ואת הכפר. הכל נהדר ושקט כל כך.
  • Armande
    France France
    Très agréable séjour à Sitanos, les hôtes présents pour tous conseils. Gite parfaitement équipé. Terrasse avec vue sur montagne. Chemins de randonnées divers et variés. Si vous aimez le calme, la tranquillité, vous êtes à la bonne adresse. Pensez...
  • Francesca
    Italy Italy
    Se cercate qualcosa di autenticamente bello è il luogo che fa per voi. Ospitalità e accoglienza, bellezza dei luoghi, silenzio e ritmi naturali. Il nostro ospite è stato più che accogliente e abbiamo avuto la sensazione di essere accolti in...
  • Ulrich
    Germany Germany
    Wunderschön und einmalig !! Die Häuser sind mit viel Liebe eingerichtet. Unsere Gastgeber haben für uns alles was man für ein gutes Frühstück braucht eingekauft. Unser Kühlschrank war zur Anreise gut gefüllt. Wir danken Maria und Kostas !
  • Akis
    Germany Germany
    The views were amazing, the owners super friendly and cute and the house and neighborhood were unique!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rural Residence “ATHENA"

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Rural Residence “ATHENA"
Rural Residence “ANNA”and "ATHENA", two different houses, next to each other, are built entirely with local stone which the original owners used centuries ago. A stone arch divides the ground plan into four autonomous areas on the side, without disrupting the unity of the space. The areas are adjusted to the contemporary needs of accommodation preserving their original form and they include two sleeping areas with two double beds, a fully equipped kitchen (oven, ceramic cooker, fridge, coffee maker, toaster, etc), a dining area and a living room area with the authentic fireplace (which was used for heating and cooking). A very special feature of the house is the stone “grape press” which was preserved in its original form and is used as a second sleeping area. The bathrooms equipped with all modern facilities like a shower, an independent toilet area, handmade basin furniture, a washing machine and wardrobe. Rural Residence “ANNA” has a bathroom (23 square meters) which is by the house. There is also a private yard with the necessary furniture, a desk, an ironing board, Internet Wi-Fi, etc. The stone walls keep the house cool in the summer, so air conditioning is not necessary.
***You will find in Sitanos Village: Products grown in a traditional way, without chemicals such as vegetables, olives, fruits, eggs, local cheeses, etc. Traditional products such as honey, cheese, wine, raki and extra virgin olive oil. The authentic Cretan hospitality of the few residents. Moments of relaxation and absolute calm in an authentic old Cretan neighborhood, without depriving you of the comforts of the modern lifestyle that we have discreetly incorporated into our homes. Traditional coffee shop can offer small traditional meals upon request. ***You will not find ... Cars. Seventy meters before the houses there is a private area where guests leave their cars. Garbage. There is the following procedure in Sitanos: what is eaten goes to the kitchen, what is not eaten naturally by humans is food for the domestic animals of the village, the rest are collected in bins in order to be rejected. Mini market. The "belief" of the few inhabitants of the village of Sitanos is to share the products of my garden with my guests. Eleni, Maro, Zacharo, Chrysoula, Panagiotis, Giannis, etc. offer free of charge that they produce their orchards, as well as fresh eggs and milk.
The village is built on the slope of two hills and the orientation of the old neighborhood is such that offers impressive views from all the residences and is located in the heart of Sitia Natural Park which recently joined the UNESCO Geopark network enabling the visitor to enjoy its tranquility Semi-mountainous landscape of the hinterland with many marked hiking trails. Only 25 to 30 minutes drive and you reach the beautiful beaches north, east and south of Sitia province (Kato Zakros, Xerokambos, Kouremenos, Chiona, Vai).
Languages spoken: Greek,English

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From 14:00 to 00:00
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Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sitanos Athena House 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.

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

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