Casa Vasilia Traditional Home, Kastellos Village

Enjoy sleeping in a house almost 1 century old ! It is completely renovated and today it is a unique guesthouse.

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About Us

About Us

The traditional stone house Casa Vasilia is located in the village of Kastellos Apokoronou in the prefecture of Chania, Crete. A building of 1920 was renovated in 2004 and completely renovated in 2019 with respect to the environment and the traditional Cretan architecture.

The house, whose total area ​​is 140 m2 including the guest house (70 m2) and outdoors (70 m2) is a 2-floors house. With a very intimate atmosphere, only groups of maximum 4 people are accepted with the ability to accommodate a child if a cot is requested. The building is basically made of stone and wood. It is on an altitude of 252 meters high and it is a traditional two-storey guest house .

Located at the most central point of the village of Kastellos offers panoramic mountain and sea view. From the 1st floor veranda the view of the endless blue of the sea of Georgioupolis and Kavros , as well as the Cretan mountains that rise into the blue sky, make up an enchanting scenery. Our guests can relax and enjoy a magnificent sunrise and a wonderful sunset away from the city's noises.

We recently received Superhost 🏆✨ award from AirBnB for the first time. This is quite an achievement in these COVID times as it has been such a difficult time for everyone. A big Thank you to airbnb and all our greatguests from all around the world! 🌎 We have made all 5star reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️ through all our guests!🎉🍾



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“Our Story . . .”

My name is Vasilis, I am a company driver, married with three children. My older daughter is a special education teacher, my son, a graduate electrical engineer at the University of Crete, and my little daughter is a student. With hard personal work, a lot of love, with countless childhood memories and the help of my family, I have the honor today to invite you to this house. It will be an honor for me your presence and your respect in the house. I would like you also to consider as hosts and the other members of my family who are: my wife Tonia, my daughters Maria and Vanessa and my son Manolis. I wish a pleasant stay to those who choose us and I promise that the whole family will try their best!

Property Age

Built on 1920 renovated in 2004 and completely renovated in 2019

landscape

Total in m2 area

70m2 (guesthouse) + 70m2(outdoors)

airbnb-superhost

Superhost:

October 2021 - 1st Airbnb Superhost Award

Balcony/veranda patio sea view

Amenities at Casa Vasilia

Inside the house there are all the modern comforts, the restored grandfather's furniture, but after watching the corner of Grandma you will be taken to another era.

Nearby Places

Nearby Places

During your stay at Casa Vasilia you have the opportunity to explore unique destinations by organizing nearby excursions. Bear in mind, many of these places are also fantastic in the off season, not only perfect in July, August and September. For this reason we recommend renting a car to make your holiday in Crete an unforgettable experience! Places you must explore this summer:

Nearby is Koumarodasos, which you can visit on foot or for a more unique experience on a horse if you choose a horse riding program from Zoraïda'sHorse-Riding Kavros - Crete - Greece. The place looks like a piece of the Amazon. Green trees and blooming shrubs, walking paths overlooking the sea, the spring with cool water, the scent of peppermint, thyme and oregano, the flowering oleanders, will certainly not leave you indifferent! It is located only 1km from Casa Vasilia.
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Kournas
Kournas Lake

Lake Kournas is actually the only large natural lake in Crete and is located in an enchanting landscape, surrounded by high mountains and olive groves. At Lake Kournas you can rent a pedal boat or a kano, and there are parasols and sunbeds for rent. On two sides of the lake there is a taverna where you can have a drink or something to eat . It is located only 7.5km from Casa Vasilia.

Georgioupoli
Georgioupoli

Entering the village you will see many eucalyptus trees, both on the road and in the square, and a row of cypress trees that create a beautiful picture. Walk by the sea, the promenade and on the mole that will lead you to the chapel of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors , which is built on a rocky islet, about 230 metres from the shore. Apart from the square, there are numerous cafes and restaurants. It is located only 10km from Casa Vasilia.

argiroupoli waters
Argyroupoli

At the location «Sources» there is lush vegetation of perennial plane trees, small beautiful waterfalls, ponds, several streams with crystal flowing waters that propelled several water mills. It is a very nice place for coffee, drink or tasty food. At the same site you can see the chapel of St. John, which is located beneath a large rock from where springs Mouselas River. It is located only 10km from Casa Vasilia.

Rethymno port
Rethymno Venetian Port

The prefecture of Rethymno is located on the western side of Crete, between the prefectures of Chania and Heraklion. It is full of magnificent beaches, interesting archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, lovely villages and lively resorts. Rethymnon Town is the capital, a town with intense Medieval architecture and a lovely Venetian port. It is located only 23km from Casa Vasilia.

Imbros gorge
Imbros Gorge

The gorge of Imbros is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria. It is much easier to walk than Samaria: walking distance is 8 km, total descent is around 600m and the average walking time is about 2.5 hours. There is a good road (to Hora Sfakion and South Crete running along the upper part of the gorge) and no ferryboat trip is needed to get you back. It is located only 40km from Casa Vasilia.

Preveli Beach
Preveli Beach

Preveli is certainly the most famous beach in southern Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of an African landscape.It sits at the mouth of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge from where the river slices across it before emptying into the Libyan Sea. It is located only 42km from Casa Vasilia.

falassarna beach
Falasarna

Falassarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falasarna spans a huge area and consists actually of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favorite.The sand in Falassarna is white, making the water color tropical. It is located only 90km from Casa Vasilia.

Elafonisi
Elafonissi Beach

Elafonissi located in the southwestern most point of Crete. Elafonissi is an oblong, which often “breaks” in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. Elafonissi is a Natura 2000 protected area. One of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. What characterizes the area of Elafonissos and makes it such an exotic place, are the little sand islets formed and the shallow turquoise waters of the sea. It is located 116km from Casa Vasilia.

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