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"Rafkos Hill" Mansion

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartments with 1 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping center

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"Rafkos Hill" Mansion

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Outdoor pool
Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Overview of "Rafkos Hill" Mansion

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Agios Myronas St., Heraklion, 70013
  • Popular LocationHeraklion Port22 min drive
  • Popular LocationKnossos Archaeological Site23 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)23 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalace of Knossos24 min drive

Room options

Presidential Suite

  • 1249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite

  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Apartment (Flowers)

  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment (Angels)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Heraklion

Close to airport.Stay at this Heraklion apartment and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Agios Myronas Church and 9 miles (15 km) of General University Hospital of Heraklion. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas and Tylisos Mansions.

What's nearby

  • General University Hospital of Heraklion - 12 min drive
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 22 min drive
  • Heraklion Port - 22 min drive
  • Knossos Archaeological Site - 23 min drive
  • Palace of Knossos - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Σεΐρι - 12 min drive
  • Cafe Fantastico - 7 min drive
  • Γρηγόρης - 13 min drive
  • Κυλικείο Πα.Γ.Ν.Η. - 13 min drive
  • Koymos - 18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

"Rafkos Hill" Mansion

3.5-star apartments with 1 outdoor pools, connected to a shopping center
"Rafkos Hill" Mansion offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a health club, and a steam room. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly "Rafkos Hill" Mansion. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Heraklion apartment.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
"Rafkos Hill" Mansion offers 4 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Heraklion apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Car rental
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Connected to a convention center
  • Connected to a shopping center
  • In a historical district
  • In the suburbs
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Children's pool on site
  • Health club on site
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Yoga classes on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 4 units
  • Built in 2005
  • Garden
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Epavlis
Vergis Epavlis
Vergis Epavlis Heraklion
Vergis Epavlis Hotel
Vergis Epavlis Hotel Heraklion
Vergis Epavlis Crete/Heraklion
Vergis Epavlis
"Rafkos Hill" Mansion Apartment
"Rafkos Hill" Mansion Heraklion
"Rafkos Hill" Mansion Apartment Heraklion

Frequently asked questions

How close is "Rafkos Hill" Mansion to the airport?

"Rafkos Hill" Mansion is 15 mi (23-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "Rafkos Hill" Mansion have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at "Rafkos Hill" Mansion.

How close is "Rafkos Hill" Mansion to the beach?

This apartment is 9.5 mi (29-min drive) from Ammoudara Beach and 12.7 mi (33-min drive) from Pantanassa. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does "Rafkos Hill" Mansion offer free breakfast?

"Rafkos Hill" Mansion does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "Rafkos Hill" Mansion?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at "Rafkos Hill" Mansion?

Check-in begins at 6 PM.

Is there free parking at "Rafkos Hill" Mansion?

Free parking is not available at this apartment. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does "Rafkos Hill" Mansion have a pool?

"Rafkos Hill" Mansion features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does "Rafkos Hill" Mansion have a spa?

This apartment doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is "Rafkos Hill" Mansion to downtown Heraklion?

"Rafkos Hill" Mansion is 0.2 mi away from Agios Myronas.

"Rafkos Hill" Mansion Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Highly Recommend
My wife and I truly enjoyed our stay, 5/5. The host Stelios is very welcoming, helpful and kind. The mansion is beautiful, our room was amazing with a private balcony and the pool looks over the valley and Heraklion. Go to the village restaurant Stelios recommends, it was one of the best meals my wife and I have ever had. I saw a review complaining about a dog, the property has a fence around it and a gate so I don’t understand the complaint. I also didn’t hear or see a dog and the area seemed perfectly safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrina Therese

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
What a view - Rafkos Hill Mansion!
We had 2 wonderful nights at Rafkos Hill Mansion with our two boys age 10 and 12. The owner was very accomodating and friendly and gave us great tips on restaurants and local attrations. We highly recommend this accomodation and location - this is the real Crete and the prices in the area reflects that. Thank you Rafkos - we loved your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 out of 10!
Really enjoyed our week at Vergis Epavlis. Stella and Stelios were fantastic the breakfast was amazing - traditional Greek food all home made with local produce with something different each day. The room (angles) was great - very clean, quiet, good WiFi and comfy bed. Accommodation was around 30min from airport in a nice quiet traditional village which had a few shops and excellent kebab takeout! Thanks again for great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Neil, Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private villa in part of a bigger property
The property has 4 villas and is run by Stella who is a fantastically friendly , welcoming and generous host . Our villa , Flowers , was generously sized with a large terrace . Although comfortable it was not as luxurious as the reviews lead us to believe . The toiletries were sparse and very ordinary and the bottom sheet of the bed was too small to fit the bed .A car is essential as the location is very remote The nearest taverna is a good 15 minute walk away uphill and if you want a nice beach you’ll need to get on the main coast road which is a 20 min drive away .Stella and her helpers will cook you a lovely breakfast each day and offer you more cakes and desserts than you can probably manage to eat !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vergis Epavlis Heaven
If you visit Crete, you must stay at Vergis Epavlis. Away from the busy city, this piece of heaven is set in the gorgeous village of Agios Myronas. Mr Stelious and his wonderful wife Stella own and operate this boutique gem. Nothing was too much trouble, they anticipated and exceeded all levels of generosity, hospitality and kindness. We were treated like family and brought into their beautiful world. Stella is a wonderful cook and made new dishes each day for her guests, showcasing the best of local, organic, delicious Cretan dishes. Recommendations on what to see and do, were made freely as well as history lessons of this beautiful island and country. Restaurant reservations were made for us and we were driven to and from said Tavernas. We stayed in the Rafkos, Presidential room. Stunning. All the amenities you need and more, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Great pool. Mr Stellious connected the TV to additional channels so we could watch the World Cup live. Very kind. A bottle of wine on arrival, daily edible treats, pool that overlooks an incredible vista. Amazing. Staff were lovely and professional. Vergis Epavlis cannot be spoken of highly enough. Stunning in every way. Stelios, Stella are to be congratulated for what they have created and maintained. A place you will never forget and will revisit often. Thank you for a wonderful stay it was the highlight of our holiday in Greece. Stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very civilised stay in the centre of Crete
A wonderful, small "hotel" with just 4 very comfortable and immaculately clean suites, which are a (separate) part of the owner's house - they all have their own front door. Stelios and Stella are incredibly helpful owners - spending time advising on where to go in Crete; guiding you to the local taverna (excellent, and amazing value for money) on your first evening - nothing is too much trouble. The views are amazing - from all the rooms and from the dining room where you have breakfast every morning - which is great and freshly prepared. And you're also encouraged to take any extra that hasn't been eaten with you to have for lunch later that day. In terms of location, it's very central in Crete and it's very quiet. So - if you want to be in the middle of the action, don't stay here. But if you want a beautifully kept, quiet and very civilised place to stay, it's fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t Wait To Return to this Slice of Heaven!
If I could give this beautiful, family-run hotel a 10-star rating I would! My family and I were warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by our hosts, Mr. and Mrs Vergis, even though we arrived quite late into the evening. We were treated like family throughout our stay, beginning with a delicious, home-cooked breakfast the following morning. After breakfast, Mrs. Vergis gathered us around and gave us an overview of the island, along with her personal recommendations on what to see and where to dine. We took a short drive to the lively town of Knossos and visited the Minoan ruins. Our perfect day ended with a perfect meal at our local village’s taverna. Our spacious room was immaculate, modern and very well appointed, with many extras like thick bath towels, robes and a large jacuzzi tub. We enjoyed the privacy of our beautiful patio as well as the stunning surrounding gardens and large, well-maintained pool. We felt safe at all times and were very well cared for by our hosts. Needless to say, we can’t wait to return to this “slice of heaven!” Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Vergis for a most memorable and heartwarming stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feel at home
We stayed for 5 nights with our 2 daughters. Amazing location with panoramic views of Crete all the way to the sea (tip - get directions, don't just rely on Google maps). Stella and Stellios couldn't have been better hosts and made us feel at home the whole time. Breakfast was amazing. I hope we get the chance to come back some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homely resort in the hills
A beautiful location with outstanding service. Like a home away from home. Stella and Stelios are the perfect hosts going out of the their way to make your holiday special. Everyday not only did they provide us with lunch and a lifts to and from the local village but they also returned with local produce or delicacies whenever they returned from their daily tasks. I took my mother for a surprise birthday treat and we were well and truly spoilt. Nothing but praise from us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit like a private villa.
Had a lovely week with Stella and Stelios at Vergis Epavlis. As the hotel is so small, we had the pool to ourselves all week - it felt like we had rented a private villa - for the fraktion of the price. Stella and the girls serve breakfast in the morning and Stella makes sure you get the chance to try some Greek specialities if you like. We stayed in the "eros" room, which is more like an apartment, including fridge/ freezer and stove. (not that we used it for more than storing our extra beers and wine). Having a car is a must, as it is situated up the mountain side with only the village restaurant within walking distance (500m uphill, so no flip-flops). If you are looking for a complete rest away from busy hotels, kids roaming around etc. this is the place to go. If you are not driving or must walk to the beach and night clubs etc - this is not the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017