Arodamos Guesthouse

Krousón, Krousón, 70001, Greece – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>127</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
127 reviews

Cannot say enough good things about our stay. We only had 1 night but it was perfect. Off the grid get away with incredible hosts. No detail was forgotten. Meals were made with love and pride. We wish we could’ve spent more time here.

Renee United States of America
a bedroom with two beds and a stone wall at Arodamos Guesthouse in Krousón
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Arodamos Guesthouse

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  • Apartments
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

This rural resort is set on the Livadi Plateau, in the heart of the Psiloritis mountain range. Surrounded by a mountainous terrain with apple, pear and walnut trees, it features a swimming pool, and offers a variety of activities such household art and ceramics. Arodamos Guest house is one of only a handful of geoparks in Europe that are protected by the Natura 2000 program. Guests can explore the surrounding area with mountain bikes, get busy in the on-site farming activities, or attend classes of traditional Cretan cooking. The traditional hostel of Arodamos consists of 6 individual houses built on top of a hill, 3.6 feet high. The houses are made from stone and wood and have been supplied exclusively from renewable energy resources. All units are furnished with traditional furniture and have large fireplaces in the living room. In addition, there is a quaint restaurant with genuine home-cooking and a common room with library for playing table games, watching TV and just relaxing. Krousonas, the nearest village is at 6.8 mi from the property. At 20 mi from Heraklion, Arodamos Guest house is 23 mi from Heraklion Airport and 25 mi from Fodele. Parking on site is free.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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2 full beds
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1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Krousón
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  • Renee
    United States of America United States of America
    “Cannot say enough good things about our stay. We only had 1 night but it was perfect. Off the grid get away with incredible hosts. No detail was forgotten. Meals were made with love and pride. We wish we could’ve spent more time here.”
  • Kirsten
    United States of America United States of America
    “Excellent and welcoming host, amazing breakfast, wonderful location in the mountains”
  • Eglė
    Lithuania Lithuania
    “Exceptionally nice, authentic apartments, very quite and beautiful place in the mountains. The staff was fantastic, we felt like living at home. The food was very very good. If you want to feel the authentic life in Creta mountains - I think it is...”

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
At a unique mountainous landscape of Crete Arodamos provides to the guests the opportunity to explore and enjoy nature, relax by the pool and participate in agricultural activities, such as the traditional threshing with the donkey, collecting eggs, vegetables and fruits from the organic harvest, milking goats and sheep, making cheese and bread, or enjoy a ride with a bicycle around the plateau. All six houses have a fully equipped kitchen, living room with fire place and a courtyard with barbeque. The houses are built with respect to the enviroment, using wood and stone and their energy needs are covered exclusively by renewable energy sources. There is unlimited internet access to all houses. It is ideal both during summer and winter.
We are Yannis and Irini, born in the village of Kroussonas. We love nature up to the mountains, the animals, cooking traditional cretan food and give to our guests the best personal experience of the mainland of Crete. We like hiking, swimming and we respect the environment, that is why our apartments are supplied exclusively from renewable energy sources and we recycle. Our main goal is to see our guests leave with a big smile on their faces!
The plateau of Livadi is considered to be in one of the seven geoparks of Europe. Its apple and pear trees are very famous for their delicious fruits and their quality. You can access Nida, the cave where Zeus was raised by the Kuretes. You can also go to the Observatory of Skinakas, to the lovely oak tree forest of Vromonero, or visit the beautiful monastery of Agia Irini. Every year, in September, the Apple Feast takes place at the Livadi plateau, the homeland of the famous apples of Kroussonas, very near to our guest houses! Apart from the traditional cretan music, dances, food and sweets made of apple, there will be activities for you to enjoy, such as archery and horse riding. Our little friends can enjoy a ride with our donkey, Aspasia! Come to see and get familiar with the process of cultivation and harvest of the apples, taste their unique quality and have fun all day long!
Languages spoken: Greek,English,French

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Greek • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Arodamos Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Game room
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Archery
  • Cooking class
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Playground
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Arodamos Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the final 0.9 mi of the road is a dirt road, fully accessible by all cars.

Please inform Arodamos Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 1039Κ91002923101

FAQs about Arodamos Guesthouse

  • Arodamos Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Archery
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, Arodamos Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Arodamos Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Arodamos Guesthouse is 2.4 miles from the center of Krousón. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Arodamos Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Arodamos Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.