Cretan Historical Home (Penelope)

Thank you for choosing us for your holiday, as the region of Elounda is considered to be the most unique and beautiful of the island. Distance from Port, Commercial Center and Beaches 10/15 minutes easy walk or 5 minutes Penelope can accommodate 6 persons in three different areas (one is a closed bedroom). A/C included. Situated in the peaceful village of Mavrikiano, just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Elounda, this traditionally built house combine rustic features with luxurious features. All the furniture are copies of originals found in the Historical Museum of Heraklion, Crete, but the lamps and fittings are original. Tiles used are hand made, dated c 1920, taken from old demolished houses and the marble sink was found in a Turkish Hammam. The taps are copies of those of the 1920's. The reddish plaster on the walls is made of ground tiles, the same material that was used in the monasteries of the period 14th - 16th century. There is evidence handed down through the generations that there was a church on this site many years ago. The entrance leads to a common open area with an ample sized pool(SHARING pool with another Home) and a summer outdoor kitchen shared with the occupants of another house. The stairs lead to the terrace and the entrance to the home. On the left is the fully equipped kitchen leading to the main twin-bedded room and to the right is the fireplace. The full sized bathroom is next to a smaller bedroom with twin beds. The wooden stairs lead to the attic/loft area with a double bed. Private parking for two cars.