Villa Dio Petres

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Villa Dio Petres in Kroustas offers recently renovated bedrooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Each room includes a balcony, terrace, or patio, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, indoor play area, games room, and outdoor seating area. Free private parking is available on-site. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast with fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice is served daily. The property also offers an à la carte option, catering to diverse preferences. Convenient Location: Located 65 km from Heraklion International Airport, Villa Dio Petres is near attractions such as Lake Voulismeni (11 km) and Agios Nikolaos Port (12 km). Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • FREE private parking!

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Room type
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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Francesca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The views were stunning and the air was sparkling and clean. Sublime.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stupendous views across the valley towards the sea, and within 300m walk of the atmospheric and charming villa of Kroustas. Hans and Jacques are charming and helpful hosts with lots of suggestions for places to visit. Do take their advice and...”
Nimrod
Israel Israel
“A 4 rooms hotel, in an excellent location above the Mirabello bay, 800 meters from a lovely village which has 3 very good restaurants. A convenient starting point for tours to all the recommended spots in eastern Crete. The owners, Hans and...”
Χρύσα
Greece Greece
“Our stay at Villa Dio Petres was exceptional. The accommodations and rooms were impeccably clean, and the view from the rooms was truly enchanting. The breakfast offered a rich variety of options, catering to all tastes. The hosts were incredibly...”
Vlazakis
Greece Greece
“Wow! Breath taking view, ceiling and floor have interior heating and cooling system..to keep the room at the right temprature when you are away/or inside..but you can adjust it further but wasn't needed at all even even it was so hot outside...”
Monika
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful views from room and balcony onto sea and mountains. Superb sunrises (if you like early mornings). Jacques and Hans know the area very well and give helpful tips on walks and sights. No problems with parking.”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing views and location. Peaceful environment,charming and professional hosts full of information and advice on the area.”
Laakso
Finland Finland
“Great view, stylish place and friendly stuff! We enjoyed as a family, also our kids liked this place..”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was the most delightful accommodation! The room had windows on different sides with amazing views. Everything in the room was perfect, including the most comfortable bed. The area of the Villa was just outside of a small village with...”
Rita
Germany Germany
“Das Anwesen ist sehr gepflegt und liegt ruhig am Hang mit fantastischem Blick zwischen den beiden schönen Orten Kritsa und Kroustas. Wir hatten das Panoramazimmer gebucht, das seinem Namen gerecht wird und konnten den atemberaubenden Sonnenaufgang...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hans Rutten and Jacques Poot

Company review score: 10Based on 53 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Jacques Poot (1953) an architect, cook and artist. Since 2006, Jacques was following artcourses in Amsterdam. Hans Rutten (1952) was a television producer and director. Our goal now Our life unfolded in a way that invited to reflect on the motives and the meaning of things around us. We decided in 2008 to share this with others. That ment we had to to stop the things we were doing in the Netherlands. In 2012 we started in our Hotel Bed and Breakfast Villa Dio Petres. And we started an Academy in Crete for philosophy courses (in Dutch).

Property information

A comfortable room in the most beautiful part of Crete B&B Hotel Villa Dio Petres is centrally located in the quiet and beautiful landscape of Eastern Crete! Head out after a well-organized breakfast. To the Lasithi plateau with the intriguing birth cave of Zeus. Or visit the beautifully situated excavation of the Doric city of Lato. Relax in the beautiful mountain village of Kritsa. And the lively town of Agios Nikolaos and the lovely sandy beach of Ammoudara, with a good fish tavern, are a 15-minute drive away. For hikers there is Kritsa's favorite gorge and we have a series of beautiful and unknown hiking trails available for you (digital), varying in duration from 1 to 3 hours. Then enjoy the breathtaking view of mountains, olive groves and the Bay of Mirambello from your spacious terrace. Your comfortable room is whisper-quiet and sustainably cooled or heated. Choose a delicious Cretan meal in one of the three excellent taverns and restaurants of our authentic mountain village Kroustas. Within 300 meters walking distance! The next day the sunrise is an experience! You are very welcome with us! Jacques Poot and Hans Rutten

Neighbourhood information

Listen to the wind and the tinkling of goat bells. Villa Dio Petres is the ideal place to unwind. You can walk here beautifully, but there are no signs anywhere. That is why we are happy to provide you with digital walking routes for your smartphone. Explore the story of the Doric city of Lato and in the Byzantine chapel Panagia Kera. Enjoy traditional dining in the good local restaurants that call themselves 'paradosiako', accept a glass of raki when people invite you for a warm conversation. Discover the beautiful and, by the altitude, cool mountains. Cool down in sparkling blue seawater and enjoy wonderful sandy beaches with charming tavernas at a distance of about 13 kilometers from Villa Dio Petres.

Languages spoken

German,English,French,Dutch

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 1040K133K3253201