Traditional Homes of Crete

Agios Nikolaos, Crete

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3.6/5

GoodFrom 5 reviews

5.0/515 May 2025

Susan • Family Trip

We absolutely loved this place!! Niko was the best Host. The area around was our favorite in all of Crete! We will be back!

5.0/516 Jun 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Totally authentic experience on the outskirts of Elounda! Across from an excellent restaurant!

4.0/515 Oct 2023

Andrew • Couple Trip

Wi-Fi was down the entire time we were there. Not a huge deal but this was never disclosed to us until we asked. Seems like some information we could have be told up front. Bathroom was definitely not cleaned before our arrival. House is overall tired and needs some basic attention. Lots of lights that don’t work, shower was pretty dirty. Definitely more “rustic” than “traditional” The property is beautiful and we did enjoy our stay, just wish it was cleaner.

3.0/529 Sep 2021

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

Arrival was disastrous. We had notified the contact that we would arrive at 5:30 pm, which we did, and were asked to wait outside the big church - no problem so far. After 3 increasingly angry phone calls we were finally met at almost 7 pm and led up to the property through very narrow and steep lanes. While the house is very rustic and charming, the bathrooms were not very clean. Beds were very clean and comfortable. The house is on 3 floors with steep steps, with the kitchen at the very top of the house. Superb views from the erraces, and the village itself is lovely. We were taken to The Hope taverna (almost next door) where the proprietress explained that the owner was actually in hospital in Athens and the person who was supposed to meet us had forgotten because there had been damage to her house in the earthquake that happened earlier in the day. Why this had not been communicated earlier we don't know. We were offered a free dinner to compensate for the chaotic arrival, and it was absolutely delicious, served by our charming hostess. I was lucky and slept very well in the downstairs bedroom; my friend in the bedroom above the (extremely small!) swimming pool was woken 3 times in the night by the pool cleaning itself - the noise and vibration from this was dreadful. I would not go back to this property.

1.0/523 Nov 2019

Richard • Couple Trip

Not so good. The land lord was very hard to locate so hard that four locals saved the day and found the land lord for us after 45 minutes of telephone calls. To make matters worse my wife had phoned him 48 hour earlier to confirm our arrival. There was no hot water for a shower. The picture for Homes of Cretan Tradition bears no resemblance to the accommodation offered. Definitely no swimming pool. Words to the wise :- If you are driving make sure your car is very small as the roads are very narrow and the roads very steep. Ask if there is hot water? Ask for pictures of the exact place they are offering you. Ask for exact details of how you contact the landlord, where you will meet him and at what time. My Wife was very disappointed. Once we finally contacted the land lord he was helpful but not informative about the area. The local towns people were fantastic and very helpful and saved the whole situation.

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Mavrikiano, Agios Nikolaos, GR

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 3 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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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 is professionally cleaned.
Contactless check-out is available.

About Traditional Homes of Crete

Traditional Homes of Crete Location
When you stay at Traditional Homes of Crete in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills. This vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Hiona Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda.

Traditional Homes of Crete Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Traditional Homes of Crete Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - Thu, 20 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children