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Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Elafonisi, Crete
  • Popular LocationElafonissi Beach19 min drive
  • Popular LocationFalassarna Beach60 min drive
  • Popular LocationKedrodasos Beach79 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)84 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.

Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi

Settled on the quiet village of Perivolia, surrounded by olive trees, villa Meli-Zachari (which means honey-sugar), is a traditional cretan house with all modern facilities.The Villa is ideal for holidays as it is a place which is both inspiring and functional. Decoreted with an exquisite taste, wich combines traditional elements with vintage furniture this spacious villa opens up to a magnificent big yard ideally situated for enjoying day meals under the shadow of an huge plane tree.The villa is located just 12km from the sandy beach of Elafonisi which is considered to be one of the finest destinations in Greece. Meli-Zachari has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms suitable for 6-8 persons.

Property manager

Zacharias Papadakis

Languages

English, French, Italian

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
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet
On the beach
Waterfront Apartment 20 meters from the sea
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
Waterfront Apartment 20 meters from the sea

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
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
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
Property Registration Number 1042Κ92002980201

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kissamos

Located in Kissamos, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Elafonissi Beach and Falassarna Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Chryssoskalitissa Monastery - 12 min drive
  • Elafonissi Beach - 19 min drive
  • Port of Kissamos - 29 min drive
  • Falassarna Beach - 60 min drive
  • Kedrodasos Beach - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Petroula’s Orange Juice Bar - 9 min drive
  • Panorama - 3 min drive
  • Καπετάν Φειδίας - 26 min drive
  • Taverna Ta Platania - 10 min drive
  • Μύλος - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Chryssoskalitissa Monastery, Elafonissi Beach, and Pink Beach. Telónio Beach and Mávros Mólos are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous host + breezy beautiful house = perfect holiday!
Zacharias is such a lovely host: we messaged en route and he met us in the village (on bike) to guide us up to the house. There was Zacharias' own red wine, honey AND olive oil on the table for us to use during our stay and we wish we could have taken more home with us! He is a fabulous host with a wealth of local knowledge (trust his weather forecast over all others!), available when you need him and otherwise allows his guests the privacy and chance to unwind in the beautiful house. The house is an oasis of cool and calm in the Crete heat: sunny areas for breakfast, a shaded eating area for lunch and just enjoying the stunning mountain views. We loved the mosquito screens across both doors so you can enjoy the evening breeze wafting through the house and NO bites the whole holiday. Bliss! Great wifi, too. There are beautiful walks from the doorstep and shortish drives to pick up the numerous coastal E4 walking routes. It is around 25 minutes drive to Kedradosas beach which is magical with juniper trees for shade (or walk from Elafonissi). There are four tavernas in the next village of Elios - you could eat out every night. Best meal has to be Gialates in Livadia which we discovered by chance. Can't wait to return for a walking holiday next time in a cooler month: September? For now we are back home but still enjoying breakfast with more of Zacharias' honey, thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kittya p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stone walled home upgraded for comfort.
Enchanting. Balmy summer breeze throughout the house. Nightly serenade of rushing wind through the large sycamore and olive trees along with crickets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical House in Stunning Mountain Location
I simply can't express what a wonderful time we had staying in Perivolia in a house unlike any I have ever seen. The house is really incredible - it's like staying in a work of art. The creativity of Zacharias and Marina is very evident. Zacharias is a truly amazing host. He is a wealth of information about Crete, very attentive to anything we needed, and was so generous by sharing his amazing homemade honey, marmalade, wine and raki. Our stay was an incredible experience and I definitely hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing hosts - authentic, beautiful property in the mountains near perfect beaches
Firstly, our hosts were amazing. Upon our arrival they invited us over for food, drinks and conversation. They offered us lovely hospitality constantly. They offered us unbounded honey, raki, olives, wine and more. They offered advice, were present for conversation and gave us space to explore. They have two sweet dogs (Gucci and Mini - if I have the spelling right?!) a beautiful garden. The property is lovely and truly authentic. It is in a very small collection of houses in the mountains. The land is lovely. You can walk up the mountain behind the house for amazing views. The area is very quiet and lovely. The home and surrounding property has rustic charm galore. Every area of the home is decorated with care. There is a small town around 10 minutes drive (Elos) with somewhere good to eat in 1 direction and another town 10 mins the other direction with the more places to eat. The beaches are around 1/2 hour away - in particular Kedrodasos is breathtaking (better than Elafonisi IMO!). We stayed for 1 week with 2 families. Our 2 teen-agers were very pleased with the high quality wifi. The property is very cool at all times, being a stone house in good shade. If anything we needed blankets at night. Both families were very happy indeed. We would gladly visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Capucine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host
We have had a wonderful time at Meli-Zachari. Zacharias was incredibly welcoming, generous and helpful. It’s an old house, very atmospheric and in lovely surroundings. Everything was provided for our stay : soap, detergent, toilet paper, towels, salt, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, raki, wine, honey (delicious!), coffee etc... Amazing scenery. Great WiFi. Excellent taverns in Elos and Kefali nearby. Last but not least, our sons loved playing with Zacharias’ two very friendly dogs! Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Liad K.

Beautiful house in a beautiful setting!
The house is rustic and is in a very small secluded village. it was absolutely perfect for us in every sense and provided a cosy evening setting after all day beach incursions. The location is perfect to some of the most beautiful beaches in Crete. AND Zachari, the host, could not be any more charming and helpful. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Wonderful experience
The house is beautiful, with everything you could need. The area in the forest and mountains is outstanding. We walked many miles from the house. There are fantastic beaches within easy reach but we liked to spend our time in the mountain villages. The view from the terrace is incredible, and the stars and owls at night make it very special. Zackarias is a generous and informative host. We have learnt so much talking to him. We hope to return one day
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Absolutely wonderful
We stayed at Meli-Zaxari Vila for 5 days with our 7,11 and 13 year old, as well as mother and sister in law (who are Greek). The home was delightful- just as in the pictures! The owners were so friendly and helpful- we felt so welcome. Easy access to beautiful beaches and wonderful tavernas...and the view of the sky and mountains is unbeatable. We would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

We will be back!
Zacharias and Marina were lovely hosts. They made us feel very welcome upon our arrival and their wine, honey and raki were a much appreciated offering! They were especially helpful in making recommendations that took us to our absolute favorite beach and our most memorable and delicious meal of our trip. The feel of the house is truly special - breakfasts on the patio, hearing the night bird coo, and cooking in their lovely kitchen were highlights! We will indeed return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Lovely house tucked into traditional life
We had a lovely week staying here with our 2 young children, lovely warm welcome and everything we needed. Supplied of local wine, olive oil, raki and honey made by Zacharias. A wonderful host. Lots of amazing beaches close by and stunning scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017