Castri House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Property highlights

About this property

Essential Facilities: Castri House in Matala offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy sea views from the balcony. The property is pet-friendly and includes family rooms. Comfortable Amenities: The holiday home features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a dining area, barbecue, and a TV. Tiled floors and a private entrance enhance the comfort. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Matala beach, Castri House is 64 km from Heraklion International Airport. Nearby attractions include Phaistos (12 km) and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology (14 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and terrace.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ruth
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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....”
Sabine
Germany Germany
“Der sehr nette Sohn der Managerin hat uns für die Schlüsselübergabe im Ort erwartet und uns zum Häuschen begleitet. Dort erwartete uns kleine goodies im Kühlschrank -toll! Wir sind absolut begeistert von dem Häuschen! Die Terasse und der Ausblick-...”
Anna
Austria Austria
“Die Unterkunft liegt in den Felsen mit dem schönsten Ausblick den ich je genossen habe. JA! Es geht steil rauf (was jedem anhand der Fotos klar sein sollte) der Ausblick ist es jedoch allemal wert! Die Fotos sind nicht aktuell! Offenbar wurde in...”
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...”

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.

Managed by Eva Kornarou

Company review score: 9Based on 74 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company information

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 information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Castri House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
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.
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 always available
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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Castri 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.

License number: 830676