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NOTOS WELL Studio-House

Sfakia vacation home with kitchen

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Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 5904 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Chania, Hora Sfakion, Crete Region
  • Place, Agios Charalampos
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilingas Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ammoúdi
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪88 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sfakia

Seaside stay .Stay at this Sfakia vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Vrysi and 2 miles (3 km) of Ilingas Beach. Agios Charalampos and Ammoúdi are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Vrysi - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Agios Charalampos - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ilingas Beach - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Ammoúdi - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Filáki - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ο Βάταλος (O Vatalos) - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Thea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Καντίνα Σφακιά - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sifis - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Maria's cafe & bakery - ‬18 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.

NOTOS WELL Studio-House

LOVELY studio-house in Chora Sfakion, on the south coast of Crete. Sfakia is the name of the municipality, and Chora Sfakion is the main village, a beautiful village, rich in history, with whitewashed houses, a hilly landscape with high mountains behind it, and lovely views of the surrounding coast and the endless sea.
The house is 84 m2 plus a balcony and a garden. The property has stunning sea views, views to the magnificent mountains, and views to part of this southern coastline. The house is within walking distance to the beach in the village, as well as to shops and restaurants. The ground floor includes a kitchen, a bathroom with shower and a room with a wardrobe. Opposite the front door and across the small country lane is the garden. On the first floor there is a spacious living room with sofa bed for 3, and mezzanine with a double bed.

In total there are 5 beds.

The property derives its name from the white well in the garden. In the older times, this well supplied the entire village with water, and was a gathering place for the village residents.

Chora Sfakion is the perfect is the starting point for exploring the beautiful south coast of Crete. The owner of the house owns the local diving center, which also provides boat rentals, organized boat trips, taxi-boat etc. Guests at Notos Well will be offered special rates for these services.

The area has countless opportunities for hiking and exploring the beautiful and awe-inspiring ravines and mountains. Sfakia is famous for its approximately 50 ravines, the most famous being Samaria, Imbros, and Aradena. From Sfakia on a clear day one can glimpse the islands of Gavdos and Gavdopoula, 22 nautical mil south of Crete (link below). Gavdos with its 50 inhabitants is a small, beautiful green island with unforgettable sandy beaches and views. You can reach Gavdos by ferry or by an organized boat trip.

Beds and baths:
Ground floor: bathroom with shower
First floor: living room with 3 single sofa beds, and a mezzanine bedroom with double bed

Facilities:
Fully equipped house
Sun loungers and parasol in the garden
Garden with dining table and BBQ and shade under the old lemon tree
Wireless Internet
Wood-burning stove
Linens and towels
Hairdryer
Air con in living room / mezzanine
Washing machine
First-aid kit
Iron and ironing board
Parking

Services included:
Cleaning of house and change of sheets and towels once during a week
Welcome basket with fruit and wine
Concierge

Services on request:
Transportation from / to the airport
Rental car, motorcycle, moped
In-villa massage
Yoga classes
Tours / excursions in the local area boat nearby
Boat rental
Diving
Taxi- boat

Distances:
340 meters by shortcut to the nearest beach, shop, bakery, cafes, restaurants
1 km along the road to the second beach of the village
600 meters to the ferry port; the ferry runs to Loutro, Agia Roumeli, Sougia, Paleochora, and Gavdos
900 meters to the diving center and boat rentals
2.2 km to Ilingas Beach which also has a taverna
16 km to Aradena, the entrance to the Aradena ravine that ends at Marmara beach where there are also sun loungers and parasols
4,7 km to the lower entrance to the Imbros Gorge
650 meters to the petrolstation
15 km to Frangokastello
77 km to Chania airport code CHQ (146km to Heraklion airport code HER)
70 km to Chania center and the famous Venetian Harbour

E4 path hiking distances:
Sfakia Loutro approx. 6 km / 2 hours
Loutro Marmara approx. 3 km / 1.5 hours
Agios Pavlos- Agia Roumeli approx. 3,5km / 1 hour
Between Sfakia and Loutro there are several beautiful you can also hike to; Sweet Water Beach, Timios Stavros Beach and Pervolakia Beach.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 904 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 00000255809

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Notos Well Studio House
NOTOS WELL Studio-House Chania, Hora Sfakion
NOTOS WELL Studio-House Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is NOTOS WELL Studio-House to the airport?

This vacation home is 47 mi (85-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does NOTOS WELL Studio-House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is NOTOS WELL Studio-House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Vrysi and 1.1 mi (16-min drive) from Ilingas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does NOTOS WELL Studio-House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at NOTOS WELL Studio-House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at NOTOS WELL Studio-House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at NOTOS WELL Studio-House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does NOTOS WELL Studio-House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does NOTOS WELL Studio-House have a spa?

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

How close is NOTOS WELL Studio-House to downtown Sfakia?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi away from Sfakia.

NOTOS WELL Studio-House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful stay here. The place is a pleasure to stay in and the view is amazing. We made plenty of use of the outdoor area under the lemon tree also. The waterfront shops and restaurants are walkable but it is steep and was harder on the really hot days. We'd highly recommend this for anyone staying in Sfakia.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Accommodation, Great Location

The property was perfect, spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The property facilities make for a great holiday. The location is fantastic within easy walk of local Tavernas, Bakery, etc. Christina is the perfect host, on hand if required and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

griffin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as wonderful as we remembered

This was our second time staying at the beautiful Well House and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. Alexandra was super helpful getting everything organised before we arrived. And Christina, out host could not have been kinder or lovelier. We had such a quiet, special week - days under the lemon tree and our nights eating out under the stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

griffin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lemon tree heaven

The Well House is such a generous and comfortable space, beautifully designed and decorated and full of lovely luxurious touches. The bed was the most comfortable we have ever slept on in Greece. We loved waking up to a huge window full of sky and sea and sitting out at night playing backgammon beneath the lemon tree. We loved every moment of our stay. Thank you Christina, Damoulisnand Alexandra.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This house is modern and comfortable. It is a lovely, winding walk up the hill from the bay. We watched incredible sunsets from the terrace under the lime tree! The home owner gave us fresh melon, tomatoes and eggs from the garden. The whole experience was dreamy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

Beautiful,stylish house with stunning view.

We really enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous, beautifully kept house and Chora Sfakion was a great place for a relaxed holiday by the sea. Beaches were not crowded in comparison to some of the other places we stayed and we kayaked to totally empty beaches. Tavernas were great - the freshest fish we ate. The owners of the property were lovely - and made sure we were Ok with everything - they couldn’t have been more helpful. They own the dive centre and if you like diving or want to hire a boat - this is a great place to do this. They even allowed us to take vegetables and eggs from the garden - it was total relaxation and idyllic for us. We hope very much to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wolfram R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Notos Holiday

We had a wonderful time in the beautiful house and in the quiet part of the island. The hosts were very friendly and supported us in every question we had. A good location to be close to wonderful tracks and small beaches.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Friedemann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Urlaub unter dem Zitronenbaum

Tolle Unterkunft, großes modernes Haus mit drei offenen Ebenen. Sehr gut ausgestattete Küche. Toller Balkon mit Sicht über den Ort und das Meer und herrlicher Sitzplatz und Liegestühle vor der Tür (dazwischen nur ein kleiner Fußweg) unterm einem Schatten spendenden Zitronenbaum. Im Garten beim Haus darf man Salat und Gemüse ernten! Nur ca 700 m bis runter zum Meer an den Hafen, zu den Tavernen und ins Zentrum meist über einen Fußweg sehr gut zu gehen, zurück muss man 65 Höhemmeter überwinden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helmut S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traumhaft

Das Haus ist klasse mit einem riesigen Panoramafenster. Die Vermieter sind sehr sympathisch und bei allen Fragen hilfsbereit. Wir haben die zwei Wochen genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manfred F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Einfach Super

Ein von außen unscheinbares Haus. Beim Betreten sofort ein olala Gefühl. Sowas von Geschmackvoll, Sauber und Modern, einfach Klasse. Im 1. Stock ein Balkon und unten eine Terrasse unterm Zitronenbaum zum entspannen. Eins der am besten ausgestatteten Häusern die wir bisher gebucht haben. Und es waren schon viele. Wir waren begeistert.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Schöne Zeit in Südkreta

hat alles prima gepasst
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanja F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traumhaus

Das Haus ist ein Traum und wir haben uns super wohl dort gefühlt.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tolle Tage in Chora Sfakion

Es war ein Ideales Haus für uns 2 , sehr gut ausgestattet, herrlicher Blick, sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für tolle Wanderrouten im spektakulären Südwesten! Selbst der Lockdown beeinträchtigte uns am Ende wenig. Kommen gerne wieder .

10/10 Excellent

Schäfer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr schönes Haus am oberen Ortsrand

Das Haus liegt in ruhiger Lage am oberen Ortsrand mit Blick auf die Bucht, Meer und Berge. Die Gestaltung ist modern und offen. Im Erdgeschoss finden sich eine große Küche, ein Bad und ein offener Raum zum Verstauen der Kleidung. Im mittleren Geschoss ein großer Wohnraum mit riesigem Panoramafenster und schönem Blick. Über eine weitere Treppe erreicht man auf der Galerie den offenen Schlafbereich (super Betten!). Ein absolutes Highlight ist der Terrassenbereich, schön gestaltet und wunderbar zum Sitzen unter dem alten Zitronenbaum. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Empfang und Verabschiedung durch den Hausbesitzer waren herzlich und professionell. Die Kommunikation mit Alexandra von der vermittelnden Agentur ebenfalls perfekt.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hans Rudolf K.

Super

Super schönes Haus sehr viele schöne Details sehr sauber mit einem sehr sympathischen und freundlichen Besitzer !!! Kann man nur weiter empfehlen !!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dejan P.

TOP! TOP! TOP!

Super sauber und modern eingerichtetes Ferienobjekt. Damulis und Desbina sind sehr nette und bemühte Eigentümer, Damulis gibt gerne Auskunft über Aktivitäten und besitzt einen Bootsverleih und Tauchtrips bietet er auch noch an. Wir haben (Meine Frau und ich) den Aufenthalt in diesem schönen Studio sehr genossen, Chra Sfakion und Umgebung ist sehr zu empfehlen wenn man gerne wandert und unternehmungslustig ist.Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten zum Essen (sehr gut und Preise sind ok) die Leute sind sehr freundlich, alles super!!! Kommen wieder!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rene K.

Traumhafte Unterkunft, super Gastgeber

Unser Aufenthalt in dieser Unterkunft in Chora Sfakion war traumhaft. Das Haus ist super ausgestattet. Alles was man braucht findet man vor Ort (komplett ausgestattete Küche mit Geschirrspüler, sämtlichen Töpfen, Pfannen, Besteck, sogar ein Weber-Grill). Auch das Bad ist für Besucher gut ausgestattet (kleine Duschutensilien, Cremes etc.). Die gesamte Wohnung ist sehr sauber. Das absolute Highlight der Unterkunft ist die Terrasse: Blick aufs Meer, direkt unter einem Limettenbaum (dessen Früchte einfach super schmecken), Tisch mit Stühlen, 3 Liegen. In der Unterkunft lebt man mitten unter den Einheimischen. Hotels bzw. Ferienwohnungen sind weiter weg und wenn dann auch nur sehr klein. Der Gastgeber Damulis passt super zur Unterkunft. Super netter Kerl, der nebenbei auch noch einige Sprachen (Deutsch, Griechisch, Englisch etc.) spricht - man kann sich also auf jeden Fall mit ihm verständigen. Er zeigt einem alles, was man wissen muss. Man kann ihn auch immer anrufen, wenn man Fragen zum Haus oder zur Umgebung hat. Außerdem betreibt er die Tauchschule und den Bootsverleih vor Ort. Er hilft einem auch sehr gerne dabei, Ausflüge oder dergleichen zu organisieren. Wenn gerade etwas reif ist im Gemüsegarten, darf man sich auch etwas von den sehr guten Früchten oder dem guten Gemüse zum Kochen klauen. Alles in allem kann man diese Unterkunft nur empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017