Title: Castri House in Matala Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=40154040&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Castri House in Matala ## Photo gallery for Castri House in Matala ![Outdoor dining - Castri House in Matala (Matala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40154100/40154040/4184e495.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Castri House in Matala (Matala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40154100/40154040/cc6d481f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Castri House in Matala (Matala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40154100/40154040/76c981b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Castri House in Matala (Matala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40154100/40154040/a7e1cc7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi - Castri House in Matala (Matala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40160000/40154100/40154040/6c604d05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the highest level of Matala, Castri House offers a unique retreat with an open view that rewards every step. With its proximity to the Red beach and hiking trails, this haven is perfect for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5517 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Castri House in Matala Castri house is a unique, beautiful property ideal for couples and families up to 5 people. Castri is located on the beginning of the hiking trail that leads to the Red beach. It is on the highest level of Matala and has the most amazing, breath taking open view. It is ideal for people who love nature, sea, hiking and is not a typical home. You have to walk it's path to go there. It only takes 4 minutes to walk up from the main square, but the view is rewarding you in the most special way. There is no car access, or parking spot. It is a breath away from the beach, far enough from the bars, so that you can relax, but also 5 min away from them. You can enjoy your privacy, the environment and you are 20 minutes away from the magnificent Red beach. Castri House took its name from the specific area that it is located. Castri means castle. This house offers you many amenities and the posibility to have relaxed and memorable holidays in the highest spot of Matala. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 517 square feet ## Similar properties ![Signature Frontal Sea View Suite Hydro Plunge Pool | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1630000/1627500/1627449/789b659c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Atlantica Kalliston Resort - Adults Only Chania - Pool - Hot tub - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as House Vrbo Property Castri House in Matala Faistos Castri House in Matala Private vacation home Castri House in Matala Private vacation home Faistos ## About the neighborhood Located in Faistos, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Agiofarago - Marsalo and Beach of Matala, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Museum of Messara are cultural highlights. Snorkeling and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. [Visit our Matala travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Matala.dx6051676) [View more Vacation Homes in Matala](https://www.expedia.com/Matala-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6051676-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.994526,24.74602&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BvrtEse%60vC%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40SBQBQ%40SBQBQDQBQDSBQDQDODQDQDQDOFQFQDOFOFQFOHOFOFOHMFOHOHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKHKLKJKJKLIJKLIJILILILILGJILGLGNGLGLGLENELGNELELCNENCLENCNCLANCNANANCLAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLDNBLDNBLDNDLFLDNDLFLFLFNFLFJHLFLHLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJJLJHJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJLHLHLHNHLFNHNHLFNFNHNFNFPFNDNFPDPFNDPDPDPDNDPBPDRBPDPBP%40PBRBPBP%40R%40PBR%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAR%3FRAPAPCRAPARCPCRCPAPCPERCPEPCPEPEPENEPEPGPENGPENGNGPGNINGNGNINILGNILINILILKLILKLILKJKLKJKJILMJKHKJMJKHMHMJKFMHMHMHKFMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMDOBMDOBOBM%40OBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOCMAOCOCMEOCOEMCMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGMGKGMIMIMIMGKKMIKIMKKKKIMKIMKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIMIMIMIOIOGMIOGOGOIOGOGOGQEOGQGOEQEQEQEOEQEQCQEQCQESCQCQAQCSCQASCQASAQAQ%3FSASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zeOyHZIV3KkZ29wH8msxxuTk8W4=) Matala, Crete ### What's nearby - ![Above the beach at Matala, on the south coast of Crete, are a number of caves carved into the cliffside. During the Roman rule of Crete, the caves housed tombs. In the 1960s, the by-then empty caves hosted hippies who used them to camp out in. Matala still has a slight counter-culture feel to it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051676/2227fa72-020a-4bb7-bb78-e0871f474345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beach of Matala 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Roman Caves 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Caves of Matala 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Red Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Komos Beach 7 min drive \- 2.6 miles ### Restaurants - Boho 4 min walk - Port Side Matala 2 min walk - Anemi 5 min walk - Taverna Sunset - Zafiria 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Castri House in Matala pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Castri House in Matala? ### What time is check-out at Castri House in Matala? ### Where is Castri House in Matala located? ## Have a question? 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