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Vafes Traditional Stone Houses

3.0 star property
Hotel in Apokoronas

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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

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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

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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 area

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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

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

Property highlights
At Vafes Traditional Stone Houses, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • A TV in the lobby, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Greek

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Synantisis

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets stay free
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 - 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Air conditioning fee: EUR 5

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
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

Property is 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

Is Vafes Traditional Stone Houses pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses?

As of Apr 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses on Apr 4, 2025 start from CA $60.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vafes Traditional Stone Houses?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Vafes Traditional Stone Houses provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Vafes Traditional Stone Houses located?

Situated in Apokoronas, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dourakis Winery, Church of the Holy Spirit Fre, and Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori. Kalyváki and Georgioupolis Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Vafes Traditional Stone Houses Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

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 Excellent

Pierre-Élie

Very friendly staff, no wifi in the room tho
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional
If you want traditional this is it. Lack of utensils, hot water not on when we arrived had to ask how. Bed creaking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

DENIS

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Just a gorgeous, serene location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

CHANEL

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasimir

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Wohnen wie früher mit Luxus von heute
Top sauber, viel Platz, Dorfleben inkludiert!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

anthony

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

dominique

Liked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

gb, belgique

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Over alle forventning
En veldig stille og fredelig landsby. Vi trodde vi hadde bestilt dobbeltrom, men fikk et pent oppusset tradisjonelt hus. Fine detaljer.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

M. & O., Sindelfingen

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 ??
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Didier, Montréal Canada

Calme paisible et authentique
Très belle appartement bien rénové dans un charmant petit village sympathique et authentique . Accueil chaleureux de la propriétaire
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Ein authentisches Griechenland
phantastisches Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ismini, Liverpool

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

PinkStar, Paris

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

JEAN NOEL, Toulon France

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Du vol
nous n avons rencontré personne de l hôtel et avons eu une clef dans la rue ! Les prestations ne correspondent pas au contrat passé - il s agissait d un gîte bas de gamme mezzanine ou on ne pouvait pas tenir debout pas de confort 2 lits durs sauf l AC. Personne ne connaissait "l hôtel" le site hôtel. Com n a pas pu débrouiller cette situation . Au total du vol !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mark, Schweiz

Eine viel authentischere Erfahrung
+ Dörfliche, ruhige Umgebung + Sehr fairer Preis trotz Hochsaison + Zimmer in Ordnung + Hilfsbereites Personal (trotz Sprachschwierigkeiten) + Feines Restaurant mit fairen Preisen - Nicht einfach den Verantwortlichen zu finden, in einem Restaurant, nicht in Hausnähe - Personal ohne Sprachkenntnisse (englisch/deutsch) - Kontrolle für Klimaanlage musste nochmals separat angefragt werden
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Noel, Ireland

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Amersham

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lidia, Serbia

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.