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''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !!

Vacation home near Palace of Knossos in Heraklion

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Κnossos, Iraklion- Crete, Crete
  • Place, Knossos Archaeological Site
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace of Knossos
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Heraklion

In Heraklion .You'll be steps from Knossos Archaeological Site and a 5-minute walk from Palace of Knossos. Manos Hatzidakis Theatre and Nikos Kazantzakis Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Knossos Archaeological Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Heraklion Town Hall - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Heraklion Port - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μωσαϊκο Family and Friends - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Melba - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Κρητικός Φούρνος - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Κρητικός Φούρνος - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Démodé Café Bistro - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !!

The house is situated on the beautiful suburb of Knossos, in a unique area with a fantastic view over the archaeological site of Knossos, and it is only 200 meters far from the main entrance of the Minoan Palace !!! Knossos is 5 kilometers away from the city center and 6 km. from the harbor and the airport of Heraklion.It is a city of 150.000 inhabitants with all kinds of shops,Cafes, Restaurants and a lot of historical and interesting places.
There is a public transportation to Heraklion every 5 min. in summer and every 15 min. in winter. In the area, there are a lot of shops, restaurants, super markets and the Hospital is only 900 meters away!
My House is an excellent choose for families, group of friends, friendly couples and for all of those who love nature, long walks, calm and tranquility and want to be away from the noise of the city. In addition, I would consider it as a perfect location for some one to start explore and discover the East and South region of Crete on daily trips by a car as well as to discover all ruins in the vicinity of Knossos and to visit the high lights and the impressive archaeological museums of Heraklion city.
The most known beaches of the area such as, Amoudara, Karteros, and Amnissos are 6, 7 and 8 km accordingly, away from the premise!
The house has been recently renovated in a modern contemporary style!! It has its own small yard with trees, flowers and a relaxing area. It extends in two levels in 110 sq.m and includes: On the ground floor there are a fully equipped kitchen ,a comfortable living area with fireplace and a dinning area, the main bedroom and a spacious and comfortable bathroom with a bath tub.
On the upper level there are an office area with a balcony overlooking the Main entrance of the Palace and the antiquities, two bedrooms one with double bed and the other with a singe bed, as well as a W.C .
The landscape of the area of Knossos, with its mild and beautiful green hills covered all with olive trees and vineyards create a unique environment and gives a special aura and feeling of calm and tranquility! Only if you stay in Knossos you can experience it and get the feeling! That can be a reason for the Minoans to establish in the area and built the Palace of their kings in the area , and to create the great Minoan civilization 2000 years b.c !!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Please,not in the bed rooms!!

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 11

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Yes, over to 11 years old, due to stairs and steps

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please,not in the bed rooms!!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 00000382350

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

minos' Maisonette House Overlooking Minoan Palace Knossos
minos' Maisonette House Overlooking Minoan Palace Knossos

Frequently asked questions

How close is ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !! to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.8 mi (8-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !! to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.3 mi (21-min drive) from Ammoudara Beach and 7.7 mi (20-min drive) from Karteros Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is ''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !! to downtown Heraklion?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi away from Heraklion.

''Minos'' Maisonette House overlooking the Minoan Palace of Knossos !! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was an issue. The house is spacious and comfortable. There were basic provisions such as coffee and tea - vacuum was provided as well as bin bags. The kitchen was reasonably equipped and the heating was fine. We used the fire place a lot - with mixed outcomes as sometimes there was smoke. The location was secluded and access was challenging given the narrow street leading to the property. Overall good experience. The owner’s relative was near by and helpful provided wood and other support.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very helpful proprietors

Nikos and his brother were wonderful hosts. They were very responsive, friendly and helpful. We left something behind and they very kindly made sure we got the items back. The location is excellent - right across from the Palace. It is a peaceful and lovely place to stay with excellent "vibes".
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and very comfortable

The house had all the amenities that we needed and is spacious and comfortable. The verandah is a nice place to relax under the lemon tree. An ideal location for exploring the area by car and there is good bus service into Heraklion. I highly recommend this property. Marianne Z.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short stroll to Knossos Palace

As promised, this place is just a short stroll to the Palace of Knossos. There are some tourist shops and restaurants, but you'll probably want a car to get to a mini market or a wider selection of restaurants (it is walkable, but not a nice walk). Caveat: the GPS took us to the wrong place, so you really want to meet the owner in the parking lot at Knossos. The flat itself is clean and spacious with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, bathrooms, etc. There is outdoor seating and a balcony for when it is warm enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

An Ideal Home and Location while on Crete

Of the previous 8 Vrbo homes various members of the family have rented over the past 10 years, this home had the most stylish, well-designed interior and convenience of location, especially if you do not want to rent a car to see the immediate Heraklion area. (Bus service on Crete is cheap, reliable and convenient with hourly service to most locations on the island.) The house has an open, spacious floor plan laid out in a very attractive manner with all the amenities one would need. I particularly like the high ceiling in the living room which is reminiscent of my home. The family that owns the home is nearby and was always very pleasant and helpful and on multiple occasion supplied me with in-season oranges, tangerines, lemons in addition to fresh eggs. During my six week stay I never had an issue. The home is in a beautiful setting at the head of a valley surrounded by thousands of acres of Olive groves. You step out the front door and you can take many different circuit treks on the mountain roads with two beautiful, historic Venetian Aqueducts in walking distance. The home is within 100 meters of the famous Knossos Palace where you can catch the bus and ride the 15 minutes into Heraklion or to the main bus station to go to other parts of the Island. While, at the same time, a 15 walk from the house allows you to visit numerous suburban Coffee Houses, Bakery’s or food markets. A solid all around 5 Star rating.
Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMILY G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and comfortable

Loved staying here for week that we were in Crete. Very spacious living area and open galley kitchen that has basic pots. Homemade olive oil and fresh brown oranges and lemons and flowers greeted us in our arrival. I enjoyed picking a fresh lemon each morning for my tea and an orange for breakfast snack. We had a little difficulty in check in contact as using the foreign numbers with our American phone didn’t seem to work. However once we were able to make contact through a local friend we were greeted with such warm friendliness. andonis and his family were sweet hosts. Checked on us and answered our questions but respected our privacy. It was great location to get into Heraklion or out and about to other areas of Crete. Parking on property which is up a steep hill. This property is not quickly walkable to anything except the palace. You could walk to a more commercial district in 20-30 minutes. It is quiet and beautiful and comfortably furnished, good beds and linens- we would stay here again if we were to return. Lovely hosts! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Accomodations in the heart of Iraklio.

The house exceeded our expectations and the hospitality was superb. We we met and promptly shown to our accommodations. All the amenities we could have hoped for and the place was lovely. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michel O.

Liked: Cleanliness

war ds Geld wert

wir haben den AUFenthalt genossen.Fruestueck und Wein auf dem Balkon im oberen Teil mit weitem Blick war toll.Leider gibt es keine Lokale ፡ die abends geoeffnet sind in Laufentfernung.AUCh Supermaerkte nur per AUTo oder Buszu erreichen. Der Bruder ANtonis hat sich gut um uns gekuemmert.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023