Traditional holiday villa "Askyfou" with pool | House in Chania
6 Bedroom House in Goni, Chania
ED Refnr. 2700745
Askyfou historical villa.
Villa Askyfou is an experience a bridge to the past and the now.
An opportunity to enjoy nature, beauty, tradition, local cuisine and why not ponder upon the ever longing of humans for freedom, for safety, for being able to live and enjoy life with their loved ones.The historical villa of Askyfou is not only the history of my own family but of the history of Crete and freedom fighters that Crete gave birth to.
Coming from such a bloodline is not only an honour but also comes with a great responsibility !
As a child a small boy, I listened with admiration to my Parents referring the life of my Ancestors. These Warriors of unparalleled Spirit, who fought in every battle for their Ideals, Independence and Freedom of their Homeland and especially of the region of Askyfou.
Our home.
When ever I returned to Askyfu years later, during the spring and Easter holidays, I was truly fascinated as the rugged imposing landscape, the tranquillity of the area, and the history of the house where these legends lived that inspired me to renovate it as a Tribute to my forefathers and heroes of Crete that roamed this landscape once.
So my journey began to restore and unravel as much as I could concerning the life of the ones that fought for ultimately my own freedom and of my children.
I was surprised to discover family heirlooms of sentimental and historical value whilst tackling what looked like a heap of stones forgotten.
Dominant among them was the gun of my Great Grandfather Captain Katsoulis, with which he fought in WW 2 and which is kept as an exhibit inside the house.
My grandmother Aspasia's traditional loom from 1910, was converted into a king-size bed.
In honour of all those women who like Penelope of the oldest European text waited for the return of her husband Ulysses who went off to war holding up the fort in his absence.
Today one can still see the weaving that Grandma wove on her loom, symbolizing the Greek-American friendship that was established during her lifetime.
So many immigrated as Greece was depleted and more than 10% of its population exterminated, some reached America.
Old farm & ranching tools adorn the walls and revive the traditional way of life of my Ancestors and residents.
The House, based on its history and antiquity, was renovated with natural materials of the area, such as stone and cypress wood. It was framed with 19th-century furniture from the rest of Crete and equally historic areas of the Peloponnese and Chios.
House information: Bathrooms: 6; Bedroom: 6; Detached building; Historical building; Property area: 500 m²; Total number of floors in the building: 4; Year of construction: 1900; Year of renovation: 2023
Sleeping facilities: Number of double beds (1.80 m width): 3; Number of double beds (from 1.31 m to 1.50 m width): 1; Number of double beds (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width): 2
Living area: CD-Player; Fireplace; Iron; Satellite-tv; Sleeping sofa; Sleeping sofa; Sound system; TV
Bath/WC: Bathtub; Bathtub; Shower; Shower; Shower; Toilet; Toilet; Toilet; Toilet; Toilet; Toilet
Kitchen: Coffee machine; Dishwasher; Espresso machine; Freezer; Fridge; Oven; Stove; Toaster; Water boiler
Other: Air conditioning; Child/baby bed; Heating; Mountain view; Pets allowed: max. 1; Washing machine; Wifi
Extra costs:
- Bed linen: included in price .
- Final cleaning: included in price .
- energy costs: included in price .
- Towels: included in price .
- Heating: according to consumption 1.2 EUR (optional).
- Internet: included in price .
Additional information:
- Property area: 500 m²
- Distance to lake: 18 km
Traditional holiday villa "Askyfou" with pool is located in Goni. Traditional holiday villa "Askyfou" with pool provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Pet Friendly, Pool, among other amenities. This House features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Pet Friendly, Pool, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Traditional holiday villa "Askyfou" with pool has 6 Bedrooms , 6 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 15 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 Goni has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Goni, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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
