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Vafes Traditional Stone Houses

3.0 star property
Hotel in Apokoronas

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Triple Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
House, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
For families
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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House, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV

House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Vafes, Apokoronas, Crete Island, 73007

What's nearby

  • Dourakis Winery - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lake Kournas - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 24 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 25 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 31 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 50 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Road Despina - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dourakis Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Καφφε Μαρέντη - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gaidaros - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Vafes Traditional Stone Houses

Enjoy your visit to Apokoronas with a stay at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Synantisis, which serves Greek cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Greek

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–11:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1950
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Synantisis - This family restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Air conditioning is available for an extra charge of EUR 5

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Traditional Stone Houses
Vafes Traditional Stone Houses
Vafes Traditional Stone Houses Apokoronas
Vafes Traditional Stone Houses Hotel
Vafes Traditional Stone Houses Hotel Apokoronas
Vafes Trational Stone Houses
Vafes Traditional Stone Houses Hotel
Vafes Traditional Stone Houses Apokoronas
Vafes Traditional Stone Houses Hotel Apokoronas

Frequently asked questions

Does Vafes Traditional Stone Houses offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vafes Traditional Stone Houses does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Vafes Traditional Stone Houses?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Vafes Traditional Stone Houses also has a garden.
Does Vafes Traditional Stone Houses have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Vafes Traditional Stone Houses Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Just a gorgeous, serene location.
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, no wifi in the room tho
Pierre-Élie, 1-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

Traditional
If you want traditional this is it. Lack of utensils, hot water not on when we arrived had to ask how. Bed creaking.
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kasimir, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Wedding stop over
We needed a stop over for my daughter wedding so booked this a while ago and with a drive of 50 mins from our holiday hotel we thought this being 14 mins away from the winery venue would be much better. We got to the village ok but couldn't find the Stonehouse but did email before to see where we get the keys from and it was the café. we got there and there didn't speak very good English but I take this as I should have learnt Greek so my bad really. There was taken to the room and we thought it was very nice but after wash and we were on our way to the venue and not back till 1am. So no problem and really loved this Stonehouse but on look at the booking and after looking on line it seems we were give a villa not the 1 double bed and 2 single with a bath the villa only had a shower? a disappointment as I can remember I did pay more at the time. Also when taking to I think it was the cook she said the café was open 24/7 but when we left at 7.30am it was closed and had to leave the key in the room? didn't like to do this but no other away we could have done this. That said I would recommend this place but make sure you get what you pay for and would go back as we think we still got value for the money paid.
anthony, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Modern twist in old style in small Cretan village
Fabulous accomadation as it is all new and authentic with a modern twist as regards facilities. consisted of living room with bedroom upstairs(on Suite). Balcony outside. From living room through outside space to seperate kitchen. Space was really too large for a couple. We stayed 3 days but the accomodation would be suitable if you settled in for a week. Village is very small with one very good tavern. Probably good for walking tours. You would definately need your own car.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming traditional house with panoramic view
We were expecting an apartment but this was a house with two bathrooms, living room, kitchen and bedroom plus two balconies and a stupendous view extending180 degrees across to the mountains and all the way to the coast. It was very quiet and private. Vafes is small and friendly but only a 5 minute drive down the hill to Vrisses which has all the amenities needed such as shops and restaurants. You can access the National Highway from Vrisses and it's just a short drive to the coast at Georgioupouli or to many other small towns and villages. The area is excellent for walking.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wild nature on the beautiful island of Crete
The most beautiful place where you can experience the Cretan tradition, cuisine, music, meet and get to know the Cretans.The house was very spacious and comfortable with a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, courtyard with barbecue all in the traditional style, very nice and tastefully framed.The owners are very kind hospitable always available for everything you need with a smile on his face.In their taverns can get breakfast, lunch, real Cretan specialties, you can even agree on what and when you want to eat.I read some bad reviews for this accommodation such is not clean , there is no wifi in the room and things like that .IF you want luxury and wifi in the room, maid every day you have to pay a lot more than what it costs this accommodation so that it is not okay to write such comments,you get what you pay ,but sometimes it is not true because we have paid a much higher price in Rethymnon and get less than here even though it was wifi in the room, etc.All who love to experience the real Crete recommend to visit this place.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect tradional village
The apartment was perfect, everything we needed with loads of character. The village was amazing, hardly anyone spoke english, which was no problem as the whole community would help us out! The food from the apartment host's taverna was simple traditional greek food, at a price you wouldn't believe. Across the road was a minimarket where all the locals went to drink raki of an evening. They even bought us some, and the owner gave us plenty of nice little plates of nibbles - we only went in for a packet of tissues!! All in all, a perfect apartment in a perfect village.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Something special.
This hotel is place in traditional village in mountains. The houses are made from big stones and handcrafted wooden beams. Beads are traditionally made out of wood they have got nice carvings on them. Village is very small and compact with narrow streets. People are very friendly. Food provided by owners of the hotel is excellent, made from local products. Tavern it self is very special, on the walls you can find old guns and pictures of local people who has fought for independence.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Appartement très calme, très agréable. Terrasse appréciée. Bon accueil. Le soir, en rentrant, le chien du voisin est bruyant, mais on ce n'est pas gênant quand on est à l'intérieur. Nous recommandons.
DENIS, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

CHANEL, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wohnen wie früher mit Luxus von heute
Top sauber, viel Platz, Dorfleben inkludiert!
Walter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Atypique pour une nuit
Petit village au calme. Mais attention notre chambre donnait sur une place ou les jeunes restent tres tard donc pas de calme avant 2 heures du matin ! Nuit difficile ! Mais ce n'est pas lié a l'etablissement.
dominique, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Bon emplacement pour visiter la région de chania
Belle réalisation rustique dans un village accueillant, chambre bien équipée, dommage que la salle de bain soit si petite et mal agencée, coin cuisine et terrasse bien pratiques
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Over alle forventning
En veldig stille og fredelig landsby. Vi trodde vi hadde bestilt dobbeltrom, men fikk et pent oppusset tradisjonelt hus. Fine detaljer.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

kein 'Hotel'
es handelt sich nicht um ein Hotel, sondern um eine Ferienwohnung bei einer Taverne, die das regelt. Wir hatten ein Doppelzimmer in den Bergen gebucht und eine Ferienwohnung in traditionellen Stil mit Wohnzimmer, Kamin, Küche, Toilette, Schlafzimmer mit Bad und Dachterrasse, mit Blick auf Berge und Meer bekommen. Was stört da eine gebastelte Schlafzimmer-Türe der das Band gebrochen ist ??
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Calme paisible et authentique
Très belle appartement bien rénové dans un charmant petit village sympathique et authentique . Accueil chaleureux de la propriétaire
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ein authentisches Griechenland
phantastisches Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

top notch!
Highly recommended.Very good value for money; warm and friendly owners, excellent location for exploringthat part of the island.Most importantly the accommodation has LOTS of character
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft
Supernette Vermieter! Der Familie gehört auch eine Taverne wo man für 4 Euro ein sehr reichhaltiges Frühstück bekommt! Unterkunft rustikal und gemütlich! Ruhiges Bergdörfchen mit netten, hilfsbereiten Griechen! Haben sogar ein kleines Olivenölmuseum:-) Tolle Unterkunft, wenn man es mal nicht so touristisch haben will!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Relax and confort in typical house
Good location, to the all the best places in Crete and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Very happy to recommend this house.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Super hébergement
Super séjour dans cette petite maison traditionnelle en pierre située à l'écart de l'agitation touristique dans un petit village tranquille. Terrasse privative à l'arrière, terrasse privative sur le toit. Maria, la propriétaire, est très sympa. Elle tient également un petit resto où l'on mange très bien pour pas cher du tout.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Bel villaggio, peccato appartmento non funzionale
L'appartamento era complessivamente bello e spazioso. Bocciato completamente la cucina e soprattutto il bagno. In pratica nel bagno c'era una vasca a metà col doccino e non si poteva fare la doccia in piedi perché altrimenti si allagava tutto. Inoltre hanno messo un lavandino micro che era impossibile lavarsi. Infatti abbiamo dovuto usare il lavandino della cucina per lavare denti, mani viso ecc. ecc. Peccato perché nel bagno c'era spazio per mettere una cabina doccia e un lavandino serio. Molto positivo invece la cucina della signora della Taverna, che era la moglie del proprietario degli appartamenti. Lei molto gentile e disponibile, lui meglio lasciar perdere.
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