Traditional Karpathian island home – Home 8680117 House
- 1 bedroom
- 5 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Traditional Karpathian island home – Home 8680117
- House
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 5
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Not suitable for children
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
This is a 75m2 traditional Karpathian stone house, built in 1935 and fully renovated in 2009, featuring original decorative antique elements and suitable for max 5 people.
Plenty of natural light and sunshine bathes all spaces as there are large windows with amazing views overlooking the village and the Aegean sea in the background.
The house has a very special traditional character featuring antique furniture, handmade textiles and a number of handmade early 20th century utensils and ornaments that can travel you back in a different era. However, every modern amenity is provided for a trouble free stay.
One of its highlights is the amazing 16m2 balcony offering panoramic views of the area! Enjoying your meals and drinks outdoors, overlooking the island landscape is guaranteed to make you forget about time!
The house was built according to the early 20th-century design, with one common living room and kitchen a sleeping space called 'mousandra', a fully equipped kitchen and a newly renovated bathroom with shower.
• Bedrooms
The house offers two spacious sleeping areas. According to the early 20th-century island design, the main “bedroom” is a loft called 'mousandra'. Carpets are laid on the floor where there is a double queen sized mattress and plenty of room around to be used as storage or changing space. On the ground floor, there is one more sleeping area with a double sofa that turns into a bed for two more people.
There are a bed table and a large wardrobe. A beautiful arched wall gives access to the living room. Both spaces are beautifully decorated in traditional handmade and embroidered textiles and curtains. One more person can sleep there on the three seater sofa that turns into a bed. Max capacity is of 5 people in total.
• Bathrooms
There is a newly renovated bathroom with red and white tiles, wooden ceiling, shower, and cupboards. Towels, shampoo, soap are provided.
• Kitchen
A fully equipped kitchen will offer you all necessary amenities to prepare any kind of a meal. There is also a dining table to accommodate five persons.
• Living Room
The living room is decorated with many antique pieces of furniture and beautiful ornaments. There is one three seater sofa, one double sofa, a coffee table in the middle and extra chairs for your comfort.
The room is decorated in earthy colors and traditional handmade textiles matching beautifully the wooden furniture and ceiling. Unique pieces of handmade furniture, carpets, early 20th century utensils, antique dresser, chest and sewing machine, lampshade, mirror, and much more beautiful ornaments are there to create a warm, hospitable and charming atmosphere.
• Outdoors
The house has an amazing 16m2 balcony with amazing views to the village, to the island and to the Aegean Sea in the background. There are an outdoors large table and chairs that can comfortably accommodate 8 people. Enjoying reading your book, drinks, and meal on this balcony is guaranteed to make you forget about time and space! Don’t get carried away, though, the island has many beaches and sights to explore!
-- List of amenities and equipment found in the house
• Wifi
• TV, DVD, radio
• Washing Machine
• Books and board games
• Fully equipped kitchen plus kettle and filter coffee machine
• Coffee, tea, salt/pepper, olive oil, sugar
• Iron & Hair Dryer
• Electric heater for winter time visitors.
• Free Parking
The house is located in the quiet and picturesque village of Aperi with a number of shops and amenities. There are tavernas and cafes, a mini-market and pharmacy at a 5 minutes walking distance from the house. An ATM and health center is at Pigadia (Port) which is a 7-minute drive from the house.
The attractive village of Aperi is situated 8 km north of Pigadia and it used to be the capital of Karpathos. The village lies at an altitude of 320 meters, amidst lush green, on the slopes of Mount Hamali at the top of which one can see the remains of the Venetian castle. Aperi is one of the largest villages of the island with the finest examples of traditional architecture built by nobles and Greek immigrants.
Aperi is only a 7 minutes drive away from the famous Ahata beach famous for its crystal clear waters. Kyra Panagia beach is just a 10-minute drive and Apella beach is a 12-minute drive. There are also a number of picturesque villages such as Volada and Othos. Karpathos is famous for its music, dances, and fiestas and many of them take place during the summer months. It is definitely an experience to watch and take part in these festivities, so don’t miss out. Keep in mind that wedding and christenings have also a very traditional character and they are open to every visitor in the area!
• Bus stop is next to the house
• 5min walking distance to supermarket and pharmacy
• Ahata beach 5km
• Kyra Panagia beach 7,5
• Apella beach 11km
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Beds in other rooms: 2 Sofa beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 13:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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Check-in date |
* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
- Smoking is only allowed on the balcony and the exterior spaces.
- The guest is responsible for any losses or damages to the property and everything inside it.
- Do not litter; do not throw objects (especially cigarettes) in the canyon or over the balcony.
- Children, pets, and the guests' safety is the responsibility of the guest.
- Not suitable for infants (under 2 years).
About the manager
Guesteasy
Tourist License
00002125698
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 26 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- Greece
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with the property manager through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send the property manager an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact the property manager?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view the property manager's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send the property manager a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send the property manager an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to the property manager. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from the property manager through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. the property manager will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call the property manager before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.
If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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