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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books
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Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tymbaki, Heraklion, Crete
  • Palace of Phaistos
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Phaistos
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Beach of Matala
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Faistos

Seaside stay .At this Faistos vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Museum of Cretan Ethnology and 3 miles (5 km) of Palace of Phaistos. Central Court and Agia Triada are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palace of Phaistos - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Agia Triada - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Phaistos - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Komos Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Beach of Matala - 17 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King's Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Τσικριτσακησ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kostas" psitopwleio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mulberry Caffé - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ψητοπωλείο "Chicken Τυμπακίου - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece.

The Stone "House Potami" is over 100 years old traditional Cretan house, that was completely restored in 2008 and adjusted to serve as a holiday home. The sensitive restoration kept the original authentic spirit of this beautiful stone house.
During the winter of 2017 it undergone an extensive renovation and was upgraded to a "Boutique" level and style accommodation.
On the ground floor there is a cozy patio, that leads to a spacious living room with attached kitchen and bathroom. On the first floor is a fully equipped bedroom, attached to a large sunny veranda with great views of the village and the impressive Psiloritis mountains.
There are an outside steps and a door, that leads directly into the upper level and could serve as an alternative exit/entrance, if needed.
In addition to the normal equipment, there are a washing machine, dish washer, large fridge-freezer, free WiFi, smart TV with multi channel satellite and Netflix connections and also a Bluetooth audio device.

The house is situated in a quiet neighborhood, just a minute walk from the charismatic main square of the village with cafes and shops.
Vori is a lively and authentic Cretan village, situated in the Messara Valley. It has several traditional cafes (Kafeneio), an excellent taverna, bakery, pharmacy, mini market and some other shops.
It also houses a very good and quite famous Ethnographic Museum.
From Vori one can easily reach the beautiful sandy beaches of Kalamaki, Kommos, Agio Farago and the famous beach villages of Matala, Agia Galini, Lendas and Kokkinos Pyrgos.
The important archaeological sites of Phaistos, Agia Triada and Gortyn are just nearby.
As the village is located at the foot of the Psiloritis range, it is a good starting point for hiking, trekking, biking and mountaineering.
Enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Mark

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smokers can use the patio and the veranda

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: The house is not safe enough for children under 12

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
Onsite 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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 00000328369

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed USD 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.3 mi (51-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.8 mi (21-min drive) from Beach of Matala and 6 mi (15-min drive) from Komos Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. to downtown Faistos?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Vori.

Beautifully Renovated Traditional Stone House in Vori, South Crete, Greece. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry W., West Allis

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

We found this to be a wonderful rental and we would stay there again happily. It felt like home and is tastefully decorated. The setting is quiet and ideally located for exploring the village on foot and for driving to beaches and historical attractions in the area as well as larger neighboring towns. We found the people in the village to be friendly every thing we needed nearby. We could tell that this is a well loved house, more than that, a home, and it felt like home to us. Excellent place to stay. Thank you for the opportunity.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., San Diego, California

Beautiful house, fantastic location

This house has absolutely everything you need to enjoy a vacation in Crete. Outstanding beaches are within easy driving distance. The nearby towns of Tymbaki and Mires are full of great choices for shopping and eating. If you have any interest in Bronze Age Minoan culture, the Palace of Phaistos and the Agia Triada Villa are very close (both sites are quite interesting, especially the latter which is only 3 km distant from Phaistos). And if you just want a quiet place to relax, the house has two patios to choose from, an excellent cable television, and even a dishwasher which is pretty rare for these sort of rentals in my experience. All in all, an excellent experience that I enjoyed very much. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

geoff l.

very comfortable, well equipped property in quiet old area of village.

had a great stay, beaches within 20 minutes, property was well equipped, including kitchen facilities, however we usually ate out, would highly recommend the taverna on the street at the square, just ask what they are cooking today, we got a different excellent meal every night we ate there. House is very quiet, very comfy bed. Agent is friendly and on hand should assistance be required. Should we return to Crete we would certainly stay a second time.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

Perfect - fabulous house in a great location !

This is a wonderful house in a wonderful location !! If you are looking for a truly Greek experience we cannot recommend this place enough. House Potami is just lovely! Very sizeable with everything you could need. They really have thought of everything. There is plenty of space to put your stuff, in the bedroom, lounge and kitchen. It is spotless. All you would need in the kitchen. Very comfortable bed, crisp sheets. Air con upstairs and downstairs, also a quiet fan above bed. Outdoor areas also great, front garden under shade of a Mediterranean tree, very occasional passers by. Upstairs terrace of good proportions with sunbeds and dining table and chairs. From the onset, the service from the owner was excellent. Quick responses to queries before we went and ongoing Mark was happy to help us with all we needed. Vori, only an hour and a half drive south from Heraklion, is a quaint village with a small square. Best ice cream ever at the café/taverna, lovely café frappe. There is one tavern, Alekos, run by husband and wife, very nice indeed - gorgeous garden surroundings and delicious food. Three cafes on the square. Small supermarket open all day, possibly not Sundays. We loved that there were empty ruined buildings next to bright inhabited ones. Truly a Greek village experience. Took day trips to Phaistos (ancient Minoan palace), Gortyn (ancient Roman capital), Minoan tomb, Matala where hippies inhabited caves (ancient Roman tombs) in 1960s. There is a beach at Matala and also a quieter beach nearby at Kalamaki with free sunbeds at the tavernas - all this within 5-30 minutes drive from House Potami. We have stayed in many properties booked via websites such as Ownersdirect, this is one of the best!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vori

Ein wunderschönes altes Steinhaus in einem kleinen griechischen Ort. Wir haben uns dortsehr wohl gefühlt. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt.Wer die Natur liebt dem kann ich diese Unterkunft nur empfehlen. Ruhe, wenig Touristen und nette Einwohner. Festos ist gleich um die Ecke.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sympathique petite maison dans agréable village

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans cette typique petite maison. Nous recommandons à 100%. Equipement et aménagement au top !! Hôte très sympathique. Merci pour cette belle découverte.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryse J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tout simplement parfait!

Tout d’abord parlons de l’hébergement, pitoresques, propre, très bien équipé. Très bel accueil par Nadine et notre hôte Mark. Mark a préparé une série de recommandations pour visiter les alentours: plages, resto,… Emplacement dans un beau village avec une taverna où on mangeait très bon et personnel des plus accueillant! La dame du mini market aussi des plus accueillante ! bon et personnel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wulf W.

Liked: Cleanliness

charming house in a charming cretan village

we enjoyed every single day - despite high temperatures relaxing on the shaded balcony, taking morning walks into the mountains, visiting the beaches and enjoying excellent local cuisine in vori`s tavernas
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronald b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortabel in Vori

Potami is een prachtig oud huis in een sfeervol klein grieks dorp. Het is volledig ingericht. Echt alles is aanwezig. We hebben een fijne week gehad. Vanuit Vori zijn zowel Mires als Tymbaki dichtbij, net zoals Kalamaki en Komos strand.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernd O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wir waren total überrascht

Wir haben schon oft in Griechenland eine Ferienwohnung gehabt. Aber noch keine ,so wie diese ,in der alles vorhanden war. Von Lebensmitteln, Gebäck , Honig ,usw..Ich kann gar nicht alles aufzählen. Zusätzlich wurden wir noch von der lieben Nachbarin Maria mit Obst und Gemüse aus ihrem Garten versorgt. Es fehlte wirklich an nichts. Die Wohnung ist sehr sauber und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Ganz ruhig gelegen in einer Seitenstraße. Man konnte auf der der schönen Dachterrasse oder in der Patio frühstücken. Bäcker und gute Tavernen sind fussläufig in wenigen Metern zu erreichen. Wir möchten auf jeden Fall dort noch mal einen Urlaub verbringen. Vielen Dank an Mark und Nadine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wieder super 😃

Das zweite Mal in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Sehr gemütlich, alles was man braucht ist vorhanden. Die umgebende dörfliche Struktur ist herrlich ...echte griechische Lebensart. Wir waren bestimmt nicht das letzte Mal da. 😍
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stone cottage

Very nice, stylish cottage, Well equipped witth everything you need. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charmante maison de village crétois

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, nous n'avions jamais logé dans une maison aussi bien équipée, Mark a pensé à tout, et Nadine, qui nous a reçu, est très accueillante et disponible en cas de besoin. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen!

Ein schönes Haus in schöner Lage: zentral und gleichzeitig ruhig. Alles wie angegeben, darüber hinaus ein sehr freundlicher und persönlicher Kontakt zum Vermieter. Vori selbst ist klein und hat aufgeschlossene Menschen. Man kommt leicht ins Gespräch. Die Taverne Alekos empfehlen wir sehr. Die Kirchen sind offen, das ethnologische Museum ist bekannt für seine Ausstellung über kretische Alltagskultur. Strände sind schön und mit dem Auto gut zu erreichen und die Ausgrabungen in Agios Triada und Phaistos (minoische Siedlungen) den Besuch wert.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

village life close to the beach

The style and the equipment of the house corresponded exactly to our standard. The owner Mark, through internet, is very attentive to his guests, and on the place, Nadine is present and ready to answer all the questions. The house is at the border of the village, surrounded with orchards. Next door, there is an humble and ancient chapell. In the village. you find a impressive museum of popular traditions, a minimarket, an excellent bakery, and coffeeshops with terraces. A truck with fresh fishes to buy came on the street in a morning. What a shame to not be able to have conversations with the inhabitants in Greek.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Droste-Bohne Eylering D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr gute Wohnung

Sehr gute Ausstattung, jedes Fenster mit Fliegengitter, Spülmaschine, Waschmaschine, Trockner, 2 Klimanlagen, Fernseher mit Netflix und deutsche Programme. Bose Bluetooth Boxen oben und unten. reichlich Besteck und Geschirr. Schöne Terasse, große Dachterasse. Wenn Kreta, dann diese Wohnung.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Björn E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Schön renoviertes Haus in mittelprächtiger Lage

Das Haus ist sehr schön renoviert und hervorragend ausgestattet. Besonders in der Küche mangelt es an nichts und es gibt sogar Olivenöl, Raki und ( neu entdeckt) sehr leckeren Kretischen Bergtee. Daneben fanden wir allerlei weitere Gewürze und Zutaten. Das Bad ist - der alten Bausubstanz geschuldet- etwas winkelig aber sonst ok. Das Master- Bett ist sehr gut und das Bett für unseren Junior war auch ok. Die Lage von Vori ist ideal, um den Süden sowie Städte wie Iraklion ( 1h) und Rethimno (1 h 30) zu erkunden. Leider ist die Infrastruktur im Ort etwas basic. Es gibt eine recht gute Taverne um die Ecke (und ein paar mehr etwas weiter zu laufen) und einen Tante-Emma- Laden. Die Lage des Hauses ist am Ortsrand und die unmittelbare Umgebung ist etwas “abgerockt” - inklusive Autowrack vis a vis. Dafür gibt es von uns einen Stern Abzug. Trotzdem haben wir den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können das Haus alles in allem empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Erwartungen wurden übertroffen

Alles war so wie auf den Bildern. Wir haben selten so eine super ausgestattete Küche (Kochutensilien, Geschirr) vorgefunden. Darüber hinaus waren Gewürze, Tee, Kaffee, Öl reichlich vorhanden.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H., Cologne

Liked: Cleanliness

Wünderschönes Häuschen, gut ausgestattet

Das Häuschen war genau wie beschrieben. Ausgestattet mit allem, was man braucht. Die beiden Terrassen sind wunderbar, um darauf zu frühstücken oder auch Sonnenunter-/aufgänge zu betrachten. Die Lage im Dorf ist sehr angenehm, Bäckerei, Taverne, Cafe, alles in der Nähe. Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfekte Lage und Ausstattung

Das ruhig gelegene FH ist mit allem, was man benötigt sehr gut ausgestattet. WLAN, Internetradio, SatTV funktionieren hervorragend. Es gibt schöne Sonnen- und Schattenplätze auf den Terrassen. In dem netten Ort findet man fußläufig Bäcker, Lebensmittel, 2 Restaurants und Kaffees. Auch die Strände (z.B.Kalamaki), Phaistos, Gortyna, Matala sind ganz in der Nähe. Check-in und Betreuung vor Ort waren ebenso perfekt. Efcharisto poli Mark und Nadine!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Authentiek en compleet vakantiehuis

Een hele fijn en met aandacht ingerichte vakantiewoning. Zeer compleet en comfortabel met fijne terrassen. Rustig gelegen in een heel leuk klein (niet zo toeristisch) dorpje, met wel een bakker, restaurants en een kleine supermarkt. Een echte aanrader, we komen graag nog eens terug.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandrine p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comme à la maison

Maison très agréable à vivre dans un vieux village avec tout le nécessaire, une super boulangerie, place de village et tavernes, pharmacie et petits commerces. Proche de MATALA, de sites de visite et des plages. Dans la maison, rien ne manque, elle est très agréable à vivre et on s y sent très très bien!! On recommande ++
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Suuuper !!!

Ein wunderschönes Haus in dem nichts fehlt. Ein sehr typisches einfaches kretisches Dorf mit sehr netten und gastfreundlichen offenen Menschen. Wir kommen wieder !!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favourite place on Crete

We loved the house, the village, and beautiful nature of that part of South coast. We had a lovely week in house Potami. Karen, Marc, Zita, Enki
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019