Title: Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach ## Photo gallery for Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach ![Exterior - Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach (Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19480000/19472900/19472808/26e1a3e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach (Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19480000/19472900/19472808/fdd55c22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach (Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19480000/19472900/19472808/81e7b9d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach (Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19480000/19472900/19472808/6a5edeeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach (Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19480000/19472900/19472808/ee5e52dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a century-old olive grove, Villa Athena offers the perfect blend of traditional Cretan charm and modern comforts. Unwind in the stone studio with its fireplace, LCD TV, and wireless internet or relax outdoors by the barbecue facility amidst colorful chairs and sun umbrellas. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 2538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The property consists of a traditional villa, a stone studio, two apartments and two maisonettes.The stone studio is a result of traditional Cretan architecture, combining stone and wood. It is 50 sq. mt. (533 sq. ft) large and it combines a living room, kitchen and bedroom in the same area. There is a double bed in the room, a kitchenette, a dinning table, a couch and of course the bathroom. There is also a closet, drawers and a fireplace. Also, the guests have a LCD TV and wireless internet available. The stone makes the temperature of the studio really cool during the summer months, but there is also air-conditioning available. The decoration of the studio consists of local Cretan artifacts and paintings, together with traditional furniture. Finally, we can also accommodate an extra bed for a child, if there is a family of three visiting. The outdoors of the property are absolutely amazing. A well preserved garden, with a barbecue facility and a traditional stone-oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colorful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch.All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars. (EOT 1039K10002991801) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - LCD TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590100/1590041/e1701685.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palmera Beach - 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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 Property Registration Number 1048250 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Romantic Stone Studio Beach Apartment Romantic Stone Studio Beach Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete Romantic Stone Studio The Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach Gouves Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach Apartment Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach Apartment Gouves Romantic Stone Studio The Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach Apartment Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach Hersonissos Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach Apartment Hersonissos ## About the area Located in Hersonissos, this apartment is in the city center and near theme parks. Lychnostatis and Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Aquaworld Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Freedom National Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Hersonissos travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos.dx6034035) [View more Apartments in Hersonissos](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Apartments.d6034035-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.32941%2C25.32888&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5DymOokMUNXRoTa1Oh_ywtPL2Ew=) Kato Gouves, Iraklion, Crete, Crete ### What's nearby - Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos 4 min drive \- 2.3 km - Crete Golf Club 7 min drive \- 8.0 km - Star Beach Water Park 9 min drive \- 10.6 km - Port of Hersonissos 11 min drive \- 7.6 km - Malia Beach 18 min drive \- 22.4 km ### Getting around - Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Crazy Beach Bar 4 min drive - The Island Bar & Restaurant 4 min drive - Pallatium Hotel 3 min drive - Filema Bar & Restaurant 6 min drive - Limanaki 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach? ### What time is check-out at Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach? ### Where is Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Stone Studio Close To The Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter H. Jul 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crete stay This was a lovely quiet property just perfect for the two of us. As people who like some privacy and peace whilst being able to access local places of interest this was perfect. The facilities were perfectly adequate and the air conditioning essential for night time. Great scenery and nice and close to the beach which was deserted most evenings. Our hostess was great (even when we locked ourselves out!) and nothing was too much trouble. Beautifully kept grounds. We would highly recommend staying here. ##### Peter H. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Christa S. Nov 28, 2018 #### idealer Ort ausserhalb der Hauptsaison; Charaktervolles Domizil; sehr nette Betreuung vor Ort; ##### Christa S. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### ARABELLA A. Jul 25, 2017 #### splendida vacanza Location curata, pulita e confortevole. Emanuela e Andrea sono stati gentili e pronti ad aiutarci, ci hanno anche fatto trovare una bottiglia di vino fresco l'ultima sera della nostra permanenza! La posizione è comoda per raggiungere molte delle località che tutti visitano, ma in un contesto di grande tranquillità. ##### ARABELLA A. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### jean paul f. Jul 4, 2017 #### Presque parfait Seul probleme le passage incessant des avions a bsse altitude au dessus de nos tètes Nous nous sommes cependant bien habitués et avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour ##### jean paul f. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lars S. Apr 25, 2017 #### Up´s and Down´s you don´t want to have during vacation The host seemd friendly in the beginning. The flat was, what the pictures promised. But all the dishes and windows were dirty, the bathroom water taps were totaly calcified and therefore only half-usable (the toiletbrush I don´t like to mention). Not the half of the installed sockets worked, and none of all the nicely placed spotlights. The hotplates were rusty and the oven dirty from the inside. The room was quite humid. When we told the manager of the area, that we can´t accept the price we payed for what we got he first became a bit angry and aggressive and excused everything (the housecleaner forgot..., yesterday it rained, so the windows..., ah, good you tell me. I didn´t know...) then gave us another flat, that was fully new equipped. It was clean and everything worked, the toiletbrush was dirty and the doublebed was a kind of hammock. And then, immediately after our complaints, he and his wife came with a bottle of wine, asked if everything was OK now and if we could take care of their dog, because they had to leave the place for two days due to familly affairs - the dogs food allready at hand... No - we didn´t enjoy much ( neither did a group of students that experienced the same as we did). ##### Lars S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### James H., United Kingdom Nov 19, 2016 #### Lovely property in quiet location The property was ideal for my wife and me in a quiet location away from main roads and town. The Livingroom/bedroom was open plan which gave a spacious feeling. The property was very close to the beach and restaurants just a short drive away, we tended to eat at tavernas in the village of Gouves. Tricky to find, clearer instruction or signage would help, we didn’t have too much problem as we use the grid reference and GPS. Owner somewhat blasé about care of his property and dealing with issues. E.g. automatic garden watering system flooded the bedroom floor and was damaging the shutters. Refrigerator iced up and required defrosting on arrival. Hot water was not available on arrival until we asked and were instructed to switch the fuse. No DVD player or stereo as in description. ##### James H. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara B., Hickory, North Carolina Nov 10, 2016 #### Heavenly I stayed in this lovely little nest for a month and couldn't have loved it more. Located in a breathtaking setting with a great beach within walking distance, this studio is perfect for someone looking to get away from everything. The managers of the property, Alex and Maria, are kind, caring, friendly and endlessly helpful. This was the perfect base from which to explore the entire island with a car. There is a big Lidl nearby to load up on supplies and immediate access to the main road that traverses Crete. Outside is a lovely terrace covered with flowers and the stone work inside is gorgeous. WiFi works great and so does the A/C. I never wanted to leave. ##### Barbara B. Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### gérard w. May 17, 2016 #### super gîte super gîte qui correspond tout à fait aux photos juste un peu difficile à trouver manque une indication pour y accéder mais le propriétaire est venu à notre rencontre.le gîte est spacieux et agréable bien conçu terrasse sympa et jardin ##### gérard w. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 5, 2015 #### Relaxing, clean, beautiful, abs. reccomendable! Very nice and gentle landlord. The place is kept very clean. The neighbour is not too close, you do have your own terrace. Very nice stone house that reminds of the years about 1900 :-) Kitchen, bathroom easy to use. By car about 7 minutes from the beach where you find restaurants en mass. The hole place around looks VERY green and amusing to the eyes. The stone house is very well hidden at a hilled-part of kato gouves, best for your private well being. Only thing that bothered us: TV is only 4 channels and they´re greek, you HAVE to go out every night otherwise there is nothing to do cause it´s a quite place with no entertainment by TV. Would have not been so bad if WIFI would have worked without problems. You can only go online with your Laptop or phone if you push them against the window which is the closest to the bigger neighbour house - as the stone house is receiving the signal from there - maximum to the window. But if you´re a family and book the bigger house together with the stone house - this problem is vanish. We would absolutely reccomend this place but maximum for two people without children (otherwise you can book both houses). This was definitely not our last visit on Crete! Christopher & Maria-Angela