Mylopetra Traditional House | House in Armacha
2 Bedroom House in Minoa Pediada, Armacha
Traditional residence "Mylopetra" was built by the Manolarakis family in 1890 in the village of Armacha. Its architecture is tied to the natural landscape. The materials used for its construction are stone, clay, and wood. It was renovated with love and respect in its history in 2014 by Despoina Maragaki. It retains all the authentic features of the architecture of its time: arched arches, wine presses, wall recesses, beams, patios.
It consists of 2 bedrooms on the ground floor, a bathroom, a kitchen, a communal space with a fireplace and a cellar. In the main yard the main characteristic is the old walnut, and underneath there is a gray millstone; a table for the hot summer days. Additionally, right next to millstone, there is a wood oven. Fruit trees, almond tree, flowers and local aromatic plants surround the main yard. The entrance of the house is orientated to the east. There is an additional bedroom of a resent construction on the roof top. Most furnishings have an old authentic Cretan style. Inside the house there are usable and decorative objects which are family heirlooms. Heating: Fireplace, cast-iron stove, radiator. The interior of the house is on two levels and communicates with 3 steps. Guests have the option of using the external wood oven upon request. There is also a barbecue grill. The welcoming will be from the hosts. Optionally, excursions to the area, traditional bread making and baking in the wood-burning oven, cheese making, as well as activities related to alternative tourism can be organized.
Armacha belongs to the Municipality of Minoa Pediados and is located at an altitude of 490 m, has 68 residents. The main occupations in this village are olive oil production and livestock. The village is supplied with water from the source of Agia Anna, located at the bottom of Gerakiani Lagada. It is 46.9 km from Heraklion and it is located at the western foot of Mount Afenti (altitude 1.578 m).
Mylopetra Traditional House is located in Minoa Pediada. Mylopetra Traditional House provides accommodation, featuring Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This House features Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Mylopetra Traditional House has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Minoa Pediada has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Minoa Pediada, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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1 bathroom
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Hair dryer
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Shampoo
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Shower
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Soap
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Coffee/tea maker
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Electric kettle
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Washing machine and dryer
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Car recommended
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Onsite parking
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Pet friendly
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Designated smoking areas
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Golfing on site
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Power boating nearby
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Water park
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Winery tours nearby
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Books
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Smart TV
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Unit size: 1023 sq ft (95 sq m)
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English
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Greek
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In a village
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In the mountains
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Desk
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Children's dinnerware
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Playground
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Balcony
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Barbecue grill
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Fenced yard
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Firepit
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Fire extinguisher
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
