Title: SMARAGDA ART COUNTRY HOUSE a lovers nest or family resort, spectacular sea views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # SMARAGDA ART COUNTRY HOUSE a lovers nest or family resort, spectacular sea views Vacation home in Ierapetra with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991500/18991495/6eef8d53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991500/18991495/3c6b2635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991500/18991495/c33902e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991500/18991495/9c30697a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991500/18991495/0c561044.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Crete, DOROVINIS COUNTRY HOUSES' Design House offers a charming retreat with panoramic views of the sea. This stylishly restored home combines traditional architecture with modern facilities and luxury, featuring a cozy courtyard, rooftop terrace for sun-kissed days and evenings under the stars. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Air conditioning - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SMARAGDA ART COUNTRY HOUSE a lovers nest or family resort, spectacular sea views This DESIGN HOUSE part of DOROVINIS COUNTRY HOUSES, has the personal air and character of a leisure home of the Cretan countryside, capturing panoramic views to the sea. Artistically restored and furnished with stylish furniture, it combines the lost qualities of traditional home architecture with modern facilities and luxury. The house is 60m2 with a 17m2 courtyard and a 45m2 top terrace, accommodating up to 4 persons. It is laid out in one level, with its back facade (where the main entrance gate) towards the old market street and two other facades looking towards east and the sea. . An exterior stone stair leads to the top terrace with panoramic views to the sea.. In front of the house extends another village house in ruins (in a lower level), mixing up antiquity with today’ s life. The house comprises two main rooms, separate kitchen and a bathroom (with shower). There is one double bedroom and one large, oblong sitting room with fireplace and an eating corner, furnished with a stylish couch that easily converts into a double bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with a four ring electric plate and an oven, a refrigerator-freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, electric kettle etc. The village of ANATOLI holds its written history from Venetian times, although Byzantine chapels, in and around it, denote a much earlier origin. It has retained its medieval architectural character and its rich natural environment, while it is at close distance to some of the most beautiful, sandy, blue flag beaches of southeastern Crete. At 600m altitude it captures fantastic views to the sea while being surrounded by the olive groves, typical of the Cretan landscape, gigantic rock formations and natural spring waters. At 12 km the city of IERAPETRA offers all facilities and activities of a big city (shops, supermarkets, banks, doctors, water front esplanade with restaurants and cafes, archaeological Collection, organized beach etc),while the cosmopolitan city of AGIOS NICOLAOS (capital of the prefecture) is just at 20km Daily cultural excursions to archaeological sites, Byzantine and Venetian monuments, churches and chapels and natural places of outstanding beauty can be combined with swimming to these beautiful beaches, all supported by picturesque taverns. WHERE TO SWIM: Sandy beaches extend either to the northeast (the gulf of Mirabello), or to the southeast (Libyan Sea). At Kalo Chorio (ancient site “Istron”) are found two of the most famous beaches of Crete with azure waters, “Voulisma” and “Agios Panteleymon”, while east of Ierapetra extend kilometers of sandy beaches and small sea gulfs, among which the best are Agia Galini (next is Kakkos Bay Hotel, laid out in another beautiful gulf and open to the public), Agia Fotia, Ferma, Psaropoula, Koutsounari etc. On the other side of Ierapetra the village of Myrtos offers also a beautiful, sandy beach. Beyond Myrtos extend very interesting places to visit and swim, up to Keratokampos, with beautiful, calm Cretan landscape and isolated beaches (no villages or towns around). You should not miss a day trip to Chrissi Sand Island (the Golden Sand beach), the most renowned beach island (no building activities are allowed) in Crete. Natural environment of exceptional beauty, beach with sand and azure waters . Boat schedules from the port of Ierapetra. SIGHTSEEING:This part of Crete has some of the most renowned monuments you should not miss on your first visit, together with others, representatives of the rich island’ s history.. Archaeological sites is ZAKROS (the fourth palatine site of Minoan Crete) set in beautiful landscape with the seashore picturesque village of Nea Zakros, for swimming and eating. HELLENISTIC CITY OF LATO flourished during classical and Hellenistic periods, is located on the outskirts of Agios Nicolaos, where you can admire the model of planning of an archaic Greek city, also recognizable in Roman cities, and depicted, as prevailing idea in cities through ages (ex. Regency Street, London as an attractive city spine with monuments and economic activities). On the way to Lato, stop at the Byzantine Church of PANAGIA KERA considered a unique monument of its kind in Crete, all frescoed from 13th to 14th century, depicting the techniques towards renaissance, before the style was transferred to the West with the fall of Constantinople. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES OF GOURNIA and MALLIA MONI TOPLOU, frescoed medieval monastery dating from the 14th century, and important castle stronghold during Venetian times. From there you can swim in VAI BAY one of the most famous shores of Crete, with fine sand and Palm trees, and visit ITANOS, the last eastern city of Minoan times, with ideal port location for exchanges with Anatolia and Egypt. The PSYCHRO or DIKTAION CAVE is an impressive cave and archaeological site, located at the Lassithi Plateau, near the village of Psychro. It contains a Minoan to Archaic period sanctuary of Zeus, who according to mythology was born there, before being taken to the Ideon Cave and nurtured by the goat Amaltheia. A 15 min stepped walkway or donkey ride will bring you to the entrance of the cave, while it is worth visiting some of the villages of the Plateau, like St. George, St. Constantine and also Psychro. MILATOS CAVE- a modern history cave, now a place of memory, where 3000 locals took refuge during Turkish occupation, to be executed after its seize. MATALA CAVES-very famous place, ideal for swimming SPINALOGA CASTLE ISLAND from Venetian times, now an open air museum . For nature lovers don't miss an excursion to the Gorges of SARAKINA (between the villages of Anatoli and Malles) and KRITSA, the forest of SELAKANO (west of Anatoli). In Anatoli 3 walking paths start from different points of the village-marked with signs and charts- leading to the fields of the locals, that used to cultivate till recently, and with miniature chapels for their protection and worship while working there. All walking paths pass through landscapes of natural beauty. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMS-COLLECTIONS OF AGIOS NICOLAOS (important) and IERAPETRA (a collection of sarcophagus only but worth visiting). ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36980000/36977700/36977693/6bdbb42c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Lato - Villa with private pool and yard Ανατολή - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=36977693&PinnedHotelID=36977693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23550000/23548100/23548002/274c60af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cretan Holiday Home In Mountain Village Near The Sea / Vakantiewoning Kreta Agios Ioannis - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=23548002&PinnedHotelID=23548002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, video games, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24400000/24394900/24394875/a40df7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ELIA village house . 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Ιεράπετρα - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=68468621&PinnedHotelID=68468621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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 Property Registration Number 00001780839 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Smaragda ART Country Lovers Nest or Family Spectacular sea Views ## About the area ![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%7C35.04542%2C25.64379&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cqnUGqroGslkhAgF5qMAatShguM=) Anatoli Ierapetra, Crete #### What's nearby - Ierapetra Archaeological Museum - 15 min drive - 12.2 km - Ierapetra Beach - 15 min drive - 12.6 km - Ierapetra Venetian Fort - 15 min drive - 12.6 km - Voulisma Beach - 24 min drive - 17.8 km - Istro Beach - 26 min drive - 19.3 km #### Getting around - Sitia (JSH) - 93 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casablanca - ‬17 min drive - ‪Avra Cafe Gelateria - ‬20 min drive - ‪Καπιλειο Ιεραπετρα - ‬19 min drive - ‪Boheme Cafe Restaurant - ‬17 min drive - ‪90 Moίρες Coffee Co. - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SMARAGDA ART COUNTRY HOUSE a lovers nest or family resort, spectacular sea views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at SMARAGDA ART COUNTRY HOUSE a lovers nest or family resort, spectacular sea views? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at SMARAGDA ART COUNTRY HOUSE a lovers nest or family resort, spectacular sea views? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is SMARAGDA ART COUNTRY HOUSE a lovers nest or family resort, spectacular sea views located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ierapetra Archaeological Museum, Ierapetra Beach, and Ierapetra Venetian Fort. Belegrina is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## SMARAGDA ART COUNTRY HOUSE a lovers nest or family resort, spectacular sea views Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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 9 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Annie M. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice quiet place Nous avons passé 2 semaines agréable et calme. Jolies plages à proximité et sites historiques à visiter . Gianna notre hôte, aux petits soins. ##### Annie M. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claude H. Sep 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great vacation as usual we enjoy ##### Claude H. Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claude H., Paris Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacations Great again !!! See you next year 😎😎 ##### Claude H. Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mimmi K. Oct 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Autumn getaway This was our second stay in Smaragda House and like last time, everything was perfect. The house is beautifully restored and it has everything you need for a pleasant holiday getaway. The village of Anatoli is quiet and calm. There are great paths to walk in the vicinity and if you have a car, you can spend a nice day in the beach nearby in Mirthos or Tertsa. And there’s plenty more to see around the region. Thanks again for your hospitality, Ioanna! We’ll be back next year! ##### Mimmi K. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claude H. Sep 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour de repos Endroit fantastique,nous reviendrons ##### Claude H. Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### antoine t. Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Belle maison Très Belle petite maison dans un petit village de montagne. Idéale pour une pause de quelques jours. Le village n’est pas très vivant mais propose quand même deux tavernes excellentes. Les propriétaires sont extrêmement gentils et proposent des fiches avec une multitude d’idées de sites et de plages isolées à découvrir. L’accueil est très chaleureux. Nous y avons passé 1 semaine en Août, la maison est petite pour 4. Le printemps doit être incroyable pour marcher dans la montagne au milieu des senteurs. Ne pas manquer de voir le jardin de Althãea et les produits maison à la sortie du village ! ##### antoine t. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Andreas S. Jun 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Liebevoll gestaltet Das Haus selbst ist wunderbar eingerichtet und mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Die Umgebung ist es die uns von 5 Sternen abhält. In dem Dorf stehen ringsherum verfallene Häuser was den Gesamteindruck deutlich verschlechtert. Auch nerven im Laufe der Tage die Entfernungen. Egal wohin Du fährst,es stehen Dir unendlich viele Kurven und enge Straßen bevor. ##### Andreas S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Horst S. Sep 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhafte Lage Perfekt für zwei Personen, viel Charme, komplette Ausstattung, super Ausflugsvorschläge, nettes Bergdorf, Auto zwingend erforderlich und Bereitschaft, viel zu fahren, wenn man den Südosten erkunden will. ##### Horst S. Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra A. Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Die besten Gastgeber an einem wundervollen Ort Wir hatten eine traumhaft schöne Zeit in Anstoli! Die Vermieter der Häuser sind einfach nur herzlich und nett! Wir werden auf alle Fälle wieder kommen- es war perfekt! Wir wollten gar nicht weg :) danke für alles! ##### Alexandra A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Hazel G. Apr 22, 2018 #### An enjoyable stay! Smaragda is a tiny, cosy house, very clean, well maintained and well equipped. The rooftop terrace is perfect for warmer days, with a panoramic view of the village and the sea. Ioanna, the owner, was very helpful with many kind recommendations for places to visit and places to eat. The village is picturesque and quiet, with friendly residents. There are good walks nearby, including one to a monastery chapel with medieval frescoes (about 2km from Anatoli). Anatoli is an excellent base from which to explore the eastern part of Crete. The surrounding country, above the crop-growing areas, is beautiful, unspoilt and full of wildflowers. ##### Hazel G. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francesca B. Sep 6, 2016 #### A little gem We stayed at Smaragda for two weeks in late August, we were a couple. We loved the property. It was just the right mixture of off the beaten track and close enough to civilisation if you wanted to take part. The property itself is in a small village, 15 minutes drive up a mountain, with spectacular views. The beauty being that after the very hot day, it would be cool enough to get a break from the heat. Our time spent in this part of Crete was visiting local places of interest and towns; the many blue flag beaches nearby; sampling the very good food at various Tavernas. The list is endless and we were never stuck for something to do. Ioanna, the owner would regularly inform us of tourism tips, which made us feel very well looked after. Ioanna has created a beautiful property, inside and out, with great attention to detail. We had the choice of sitting upstairs on one deck, overlooking the beautiful coast, or sitting outside downstairs. And for the very hot times, always a sun umbrella. The property is well supplied, we were able to make simple meals bought using produce bought locally. In the local area - we were very near quite a large town, Ierepetra - there are a lot of supermarkets; bakeries and fishmongers. By the end of the two weeks knew them all quite well. The choice is very good. I would highly recommend this property if you are a couple who enjoy being somewhere that has character and enjoy independent travel. I would definitely return, question is when?! ##### Francesca B. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank D. Jun 1, 2016 #### The best in the south Definitely worth a stay and one of the best locations in the south of Crete. Great house, great view, a great host. What more can I say? We enjoyed very much and hope to come back once!!!! ##### Frank D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette Powell Nov 17, 2015 #### Traditional unspoilt Crete Ioanna's villas in the traditional Crete village of Anatoli are just stunning. All are incredibly well designed, furnished and provisioned. Every detail speaks quality hand made, possibly even antique - from the beautifully crafted wooden furniture to the massive door hooks and coat hangers. We stayed in the largest property, Pasiphae, which was like a home from home. Stunning views across to the sea, relaxing terraces, friendly local neighbours but it is Ioanna's little touches that made all the difference. Spices, fresh bread, homemade jam, local olive oil, butter and eggs had been left for us. Ioanna called for the first couple of days to check everything was ok and to recommend places to go. The village was SO peaceful - not a sound other than the occasional donkey bray and birdsong. It is an exciting drive down from the village to iierapetra and up through nearby villages to the north coast. It does take time on the winding roads, but if you want a real taste of old Crete, unspoilt by tourism - this is the place. Wonderful. ##### Annette Powell