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An authentic stone Cretan windmill

Bayside vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Marina
Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
An authentic stone Cretan windmill provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

An authentic stone Cretan windmill

The 80-sq.m windmill lies in a 12.000-sq.m garden overlooking Sitia Bay.

The fully furnished rental features a reception area with a fireplace, a fully fitted eat-in kitchen, a bedroom with two single beds and a fitted wardrobe, a wooden mezzanine level with a double bed, a cupboard, a bathroom with a shower, and a laundry room. The house is entirely air-conditioned.

The white stone courtyard offers outdoor garden furniture and a round coffee table made from an old millstone from a windmill.

An olive grove, a vineyard, a vegetable garden, and 30-year-old pines surround the house.

The property is 5 kilometres from the town of Sitia and the local airport. The beach is 350 metres away. The local beach is 4 km away, while there are other stunning beaches are a 20 to 40-minute drive away.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Babybett und Hochstuhl auf Anfrage erhältlich

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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 1084976

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

Property is also known as

Authentic Stone Cretan Windmill House Sitia
Authentic Stone Cretan Windmill Sitia
Authentic Stone Cretan Windmill
Authentic Stone Cretan Windmi
An Authentic Stone Cretan Windmill Sitia
An Authentic Stone Cretan Windmill Private vacation home
An Authentic Stone Cretan Windmill Private vacation home Sitia

About the neighborhood

Map
Sitia, Crete

What's nearby

  • Petras Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sitia Archaeological Museum - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Folklore Museum - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Toplou Monastery - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Chiona Beach - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meraki - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mitsakakis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Κρέμα Κανέλα - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Μέλαθρον - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An authentic stone Cretan windmill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An authentic stone Cretan windmill?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An authentic stone Cretan windmill?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is An authentic stone Cretan windmill located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Petras Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sitia Archaeological Museum and Folklore Museum. Toplou Monastery and Chiona Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

An authentic stone Cretan windmill Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rolf Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

Lovely house, actually an old windmill done up very nicely. The garden is great, with a swing and climbing trees for the kids, and fresh lemons right from the orchard! Very nice people, checkin and checkout with no hassle. They even made us some cakes :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelie v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely restored windmill with seaview

We had a fantastic stay at this exceptional place. The Mill offers everything You need for some relaxed days, huge terrace with seaview and even a hammock. Very friendly and helpful hosts! Perfect location to explore the eastern part of Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place

Me and my family had a very pleasant stay. The house, the location as well as property manager are top. 5 stars from us! Thank you so much! We will come again!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holydays !

3 months in this beautiful mill were really fantastic ! We enjoyed everything and were spécially happy about the situation, the quality and the originality of the spot. Great period, still fresh and often we were the only strange strangers ! We made a warm fire everyday and had great instructive conversations with Lefteris and Kate. Unforgetable holydays and we recomand absolutely !
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shailja S., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay at a perfect property

The Anomemili rental is on a beautiful estate with a view of the ocean. It was comfortable, the hosts were caring and fixed anything that needed fixing right away. I was welcomed by Lefetris and Despina with cookies and they checked in periodically to see I had no problems. The place itself is immaculate with a weekly cleaner. The grounds are a delight. In short, I will probably go back because it was a perfect place.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Charming Crete Windmill Getaway

Our family recently enjoyed a week at a delightful windmill property near Sitia, and it was an enchanting experience. The windmill seamlessly combined modern comfort with traditional charm, offering a cozy and well-equipped retreat. The host's warm hospitality was a highlight, with fresh garden produce adding an authentic touch to our meals. Surrounded by the beauty of Crete and view to the sea. Our children loved the unique setting, where they could explore and take care of the property's cats. In summary, our week was a magical escape, offering an authentic and memorable family vacation. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol Mignon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of heaven

Three friends and myself stayed at the Windmill at Anemomili for five nights. We loved the drive up to Sitia that grew more and more wild and beautiful. The windmill is magical. Extremely comfortable and put together with so much care, artistry and love. The hosts were proactive and keen to ensure that we had a good time, giving us a lot of ideas of what to do. We had some beautiful beach days (Vai and Itanos are fabulous), and also visited Toplou monastery and some of the archeological sites. We loved a supper at Retro in Palekastro - great local food at reasonable prices. We also cooked in a lot and the kitchen was easy to use and had everything we needed. There is no shop/mini market in Agria Fotia so you must do your food shopping in Sitia or Palekastro. That side of the coast is quite wild, and swimming in the beaches very close to the windmill is not great unless the day is very calm. But, there are such beautiful beaches not far away that that shouldn't be a concern. Thank you to our hosts - we loved every moment of our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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Windmill holiday great experience

A very unusual and quirky place to stay, it has been converted to a comfortable holiday home on a number of levels ( so you need to have full mobility). Our host was very warm and welcoming and we had some very interesting conversations. the beds were very comfortable , the kitchen was well equipped too. It was a peaceful location set in beautiful gardens off the main road but it was very easy to visit the next village of Palekastro for shopping and eating in the tavernas. Not far into Siteia if you want a busier place. The courtyard is a lovely place to sit to take in the atmosphere. We would recommend for couples and small groups. If you enjoy touring and exploring there are some lovely beaches within 20 to 50 minutes drives depending on your choices. If you like quiet and peaceful beaches try Itanos and Xerocampos. A great holiday, will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bénédicte G.

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Un tres bon moment passé en famille a Sitia. L’hébergement est en tous points conforme a l’annonce et est un havre de paix où il fait bon séjourner. Tout le confort moderne s’allie au charme de cet ancien moulin. L’accueil est chaleureux et les plages alentours renforcent notre sentiment que ce séjour fut une franche reussite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

superbe

Moulin remarquable, aménagement avec beaucoup de goûtTerrasse très agréable
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

vincent r.

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Très sympa.

Nous avons passés 3 jours au moulin, c'est un endroit idyllique.L'intérieur, plutôt rustique, nous rappelle que nous sommes dans un moulin, mais rien ne manque.- Une piscine serais appréciable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour fantastique dans un lieu exceptionnel

nous avons passé 6 jours reposants dans le moulin. La décoration est soignée, l'endroit très propre et bien aménagé. Le papa du propriétaire habite derrière le moulin et est disponible pour donner beaucoup d'information sur les endroits à visiter , la crète et ses coutumes. C'est un endroit un peu hors du temps, à 10mn en voiture de Sitia . Nous recommandons aux amoureux d'authenticité...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Ambiente in toller Lage

Sehr geschmackvolles Haus, gut ausgestattet, schöne überdachte Terrasse mit tollem Blick aufs Meer und Sitia. Perfekt um Ausflüge zu machen, 10 min bis Sitia. Sehr netter Gastgeber, sehr gutes WLAN.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude M., Saint pierre en faucigny

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

calme,nature,proche de belles randos et baibnades dans des coins sauvages,accueil merveilleux !

vacances dans un site plein de charme
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander M.

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Erholsame Tage im Oktober

Wir hatten eine schöne, erholsame Woche in der schön renovierten Windmühle. Der Besitzer wohnt direkt hinter der Windmühle und es befinden sich noch 3 weitere geschmackvolle Ferienhäuser auf dem großen, gepflegten Grundstück. Wir haben uns jedoch zu keiner Zeit gestört gefühlt. Der Besitzer ist ein sehr freundlicher Herr, er spricht hervorragend Englisch. In dem großen Garten waren gerade die Granatäpfel reif und wir durften uns jeden Morgen einen zum Frühstück holen, herrlich!!! Die Windmühle ist, wie beschrieben, auf 3 Ebenen, nur Kinderzimmer und Bad haben Türen. Leider war über dem Ehebett kein Moskitonetz und die kleinen Viecher fanden trotz Gitter vor den Fenstern immer wieder den Weg zu uns. Was sehr lästig war!! Auch muss man bei Nacht einen guten Schlaf haben, da die Holztreppe zum Schlafbereich extrem laut knarrt wenn einer zur Toilette geht. Stört selbst im Kinderzimmer. Die Betten selber sind sehr bequem. Der Küchenbereich hatte schon deutliche Abnutzungsspuren an den Schränken und den Gegenständen. Dies hat uns jedoch nicht wirklich gestört da wir in der Regel außer Frühstück nichts weiteres in der Küche zubereiteten. Das Bad ist klein aber sehr schön, vielleicht noch 2 weiter Hacken für die Handtücher wäre toll. Im Außenbereich ist viel Platz und es war zu der Jahreszeit herrlich ruhig so das wir uns gut vorstellen können erneut dort unseren Urlaub zu verbringen, jedoch dann eher in den hübschen kleinen Ferienhäusern auf dem Grundstück.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bardaud I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un endroit merveilleux !

Magnifique séjour chez Pantelis , formidablement accueillis par Lefteris et son épouse , aux petits soins avec nous , plein de bons conseils pour des balades et des conversations intéressantes , drôles , inoubliables ! Merci pour tout , nous avons passé une excellente semaine , et nous sommes partis tout tristes de quitter ce lieu et ses hôtes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

A D.

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Super séjour !

Maison très confortable et très très bien équipée, vue sur la mer de la très belle terrasse. rien ne manque. Mer
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manfred H.

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Sehr empfehlenswerte Ferienwohnung in alter Windmühle

Großartige Unterkunft mit wunderschöner und liebevoll dekorierter Außenanlage. Die Vermieter wohnen gegenüber und sind total nett und hilfsbereit und geben wertvolle Tipps. Nur das wirklich schöne Bad ist ein bisschen klein. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit und fühlten uns rundherum wohl. Auch die Katzen sind total süß und haben uns jeden morgen und abend begrüßt.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olaf D.

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Schöne Unterkunft im unberührten Osten der Insel

Wunderbares Kleinod mit herzlicher Betreuung durch den Senior der Besitzer. Auto ist Voraussetzung für tolle Ausflüge in die Bergwelt und zu den Stränden im Osten und Südosten. Vielen Dank ! Wir kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

exactly as described

We had a great week hiking around Kreta with the nice Mill as our Base. The object was exactly as described in a very quiet area some minutes outside Sitia. We really felt at home, as everything we needed was there. We even got home made Olive Oil and Pomegranates from the Garden, which were delicious. So, we had a great time and can only recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia A.

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Verzaubert auf Kreta

Wir verlebten zwei wunderschöne Wochen in der historischen Steinmühle "Anemomili", inmitten von Oliven- und Granatapfelbäumen. Die Anzeige beschreibt das Objekt zutreffend. Alles was nötig war, damit wir uns wohlfühlten, war vorhanden. Agia Fotia bei Sitia ist ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für vielfältige Ausflüge. Ein goßes Erlebnis für uns war eine Wanderung durch die Richtis-Schlucht, die für uns, die wir im fortgeschrittenen Alter sind, eine ziemliche Herausforderung darstellte. Auch das Baden kam nicht zu kurz. Wir bevorzugten dafür den Palmenstrand Vai. Gerne denken wir an die Gespräche mit Lefteris und bedanken uns bei ihm und seiner Frau Kate für die Gastfreundschaft, die sie uns entgegengebracht haben. Cornelia und Volkmar
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

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Schöne ruhige Tage in tollem Abiente

Die vielen guten Kommentare können wir nur bestätigen. Schon der Empfang durch Lefteris war sehr herzlich und informativ. Auch während des Aufenthalts hat er sich äußerst nett nach unserem Wohnbefinden erkundigt und und uns auch sehr wertvolle Tipps gegeben, z.B. die tolle Fischtaverne am Strand von Chiona. Vielen Dank an dieser Stelle für den bereits gut gefüllten Kühlschrank und das selbst hergestellte Olivenöl! Die Ausstattung der Mühle ist so gut wie komplett, der Ausblick auf das Meer und Sitia sehr schön! Bedingt durch die Bauart sind natürlich ein paar Treppen zu steigen, für uns natürlich kein Problem, für Gäste, die eventuell nicht gut bei Fuß sind, wäre speziell im unteren Bereich ein kleines Geländer eine Idee. Dies ist aber nicht als Kritik gemeint, sondern nur ein Hinweis. Mit den Katzen haben wir uns sehr schnell arrangiert und hatten speziell mit dem jüngsten und sehr neugierigen Katzengast sehr viel Spass. Insgesamt ein toller Ort zum Entspannen, gute Lage zu schönen Stränden und ein außergewöhnliches Ambiente mit einem super netten Gastgeber! Gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michaela H.

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Ruhiger Urlaub

Mühle okay, Vermieter vor Ort nicht da bei Ankunft,hat sich auch im Nachhinein nicht vorgestellt. Schlüssel steckte ohne Kommentar auf der Tür.Wir haben uns trotzdem zu Recht gefunden, eine kleine Einweisunng wäre nicht schlecht gewesen.Aus der Beschreibung ging nicht hervor, dass noch andere Gebäude existieren.Gemäß Bild 1FeWo sieht es so aus ,als wäre die Mühle für sich alleine
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anja E.

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Sehr schöne und gemütliche Mühle

Die Mühle ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Super: Waschmaschine, Geschirrspüler, Klimaanlage. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter klappte bestens. Lefteris erzählt gerne über Land und Leute. So erhält man viele nützliche Informationen über die Umgebung. Von der Mühle sind wunderschöne Sandstrände schnell zu erreichen (circa 20 min). Im Haus lässt es sich dank Klimaanlage gut aushalten. Die Außenbereiche sind auch sehr schön, allerdings nerven die Mücken ziemlich, weshalb man sich abends kaum draußen aufhalten kann. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und können die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ljubica V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We love the owners, we love the house, we love the cats , we love the yard, we love Sitia and around beaches... we just loved everything about our stay. Really enjoyed it! If we are lucky will se you again ❤
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022