In the picturesque village of Chora Sfakion on Crete's south coast, Notos Well offers a warm and inviting retreat with stunning sea views. This lovely studio-house is within walking distance to the beach, shops, and restaurants; enjoy sun loungers in the garden under an old lemon tree or BBQ with family.
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1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
NOTOS WELL Studio-House
LOVELY studio-house in Chora Sfakion, on the south coast of Crete. Sfakia is the name of the municipality, and Chora Sfakion is the main village, a beautiful village, rich in history, with whitewashed houses, a hilly landscape with high mountains behind it, and lovely views of the surrounding coast and the endless sea. The house is 84 m2 plus a balcony and a garden. The property has stunning sea views, views to the magnificent mountains, and views to part of this southern coastline. The house is within walking distance to the beach in the village, as well as to shops and restaurants. The ground floor includes a kitchen, a bathroom with shower and a room with a wardrobe. Opposite the front door and across the small country lane is the garden. On the first floor there is a spacious living room with sofa bed for 3, and mezzanine with a double bed.
In total there are 5 beds.
The property derives its name from the white well in the garden. In the older times, this well supplied the entire village with water, and was a gathering place for the village residents.
Chora Sfakion is the perfect is the starting point for exploring the beautiful south coast of Crete. The owner of the house owns the local diving center, which also provides boat rentals, organized boat trips, taxi-boat etc. Guests at Notos Well will be offered special rates for these services.
The area has countless opportunities for hiking and exploring the beautiful and awe-inspiring ravines and mountains. Sfakia is famous for its approximately 50 ravines, the most famous being Samaria, Imbros, and Aradena. From Sfakia on a clear day one can glimpse the islands of Gavdos and Gavdopoula, 22 nautical mil south of Crete (link below). Gavdos with its 50 inhabitants is a small, beautiful green island with unforgettable sandy beaches and views. You can reach Gavdos by ferry or by an organized boat trip.
Beds and baths: Ground floor: bathroom with shower First floor: living room with 3 single sofa beds, and a mezzanine bedroom with double bed
Facilities: Fully equipped house Sun loungers and parasol in the garden Garden with dining table and BBQ and shade under the old lemon tree Wireless Internet Wood-burning stove Linens and towels Hairdryer Air con in living room / mezzanine Washing machine First-aid kit Iron and ironing board Parking
Services included: Cleaning of house and change of sheets and towels once during a week Welcome basket with fruit and wine Concierge
Services on request: Transportation from / to the airport Rental car, motorcycle, moped In-villa massage Yoga classes Tours / excursions in the local area boat nearby Boat rental Diving Taxi- boat
Distances: 340 meters by shortcut to the nearest beach, shop, bakery, cafes, restaurants 1 km along the road to the second beach of the village 600 meters to the ferry port; the ferry runs to Loutro, Agia Roumeli, Sougia, Paleochora, and Gavdos 900 meters to the diving center and boat rentals 2.2 km to Ilingas Beach which also has a taverna 16 km to Aradena, the entrance to the Aradena ravine that ends at Marmara beach where there are also sun loungers and parasols 4,7 km to the lower entrance to the Imbros Gorge 650 meters to the petrolstation 15 km to Frangokastello 77 km to Chania airport code CHQ (146km to Heraklion airport code HER) 70 km to Chania center and the famous Venetian Harbour
E4 path hiking distances: Sfakia Loutro approx. 6 km / 2 hours Loutro Marmara approx. 3 km / 1.5 hours Agios Pavlos- Agia Roumeli approx. 3,5km / 1 hour Between Sfakia and Loutro there are several beautiful you can also hike to; Sweet Water Beach, Timios Stavros Beach and Pervolakia Beach.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The Client is responsible for himself, members of his party, and for any visitors he may have.
Music/noise and loud conversation must be reduced to a minimum before 9 am, between 3 and 5 pm, and after 9 pm in consideration of the neighborhood.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 00000255809
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Sfakia, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Turkiko Kastro and Frangokastello Venetian Fortress are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samaria Gorge - Agia Roumeli Entrance and Vrysi. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Sfakia travel guide
What time is check-out at NOTOS WELL Studio-House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is NOTOS WELL Studio-House located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Vrysi, Ilingas Beach and Agios Charalampos. Ammoúdi is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.
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NOTOS WELL Studio-House Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The property was perfect, spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The property facilities make for a great holiday.
The location is fantastic within easy walk of local Tavernas, Bakery, etc.
Christina is the perfect host, on hand if required and very helpful.
We had a wonderful time in the beautiful house and in the quiet part of the island. The hosts were very friendly and supported us in every question we had.
A good location to be close to wonderful tracks and small beaches.
Wolfram R.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family and I had a wonderful stay here. The place is a pleasure to stay in and the view is amazing. We made plenty of use of the outdoor area under the lemon tree also.
The waterfront shops and restaurants are walkable but it is steep and was harder on the really hot days.
We'd highly recommend this for anyone staying in Sfakia.
Tolle Unterkunft, großes modernes Haus mit drei offenen Ebenen. Sehr gut ausgestattete Küche. Toller Balkon mit Sicht über den Ort und das Meer und herrlicher Sitzplatz und Liegestühle vor der Tür (dazwischen nur ein kleiner Fußweg) unterm einem Schatten spendenden Zitronenbaum. Im Garten beim Haus darf man Salat und Gemüse ernten!
Nur ca 700 m bis runter zum Meer an den Hafen, zu den Tavernen und ins Zentrum meist über einen Fußweg sehr gut zu gehen, zurück muss man 65 Höhemmeter überwinden.
Das Haus ist klasse mit einem riesigen Panoramafenster.
Die Vermieter sind sehr sympathisch und bei allen Fragen hilfsbereit.
Wir haben die zwei Wochen genossen.
This was our second time staying at the beautiful Well House and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. Alexandra was super helpful getting everything organised before we arrived. And Christina, out host could not have been kinder or lovelier. We had such a quiet, special week - days under the lemon tree and our nights eating out under the stars.
Ein von außen unscheinbares Haus. Beim Betreten sofort ein olala Gefühl. Sowas von Geschmackvoll, Sauber und Modern, einfach Klasse. Im 1. Stock ein Balkon und unten eine Terrasse unterm Zitronenbaum zum entspannen. Eins der am besten ausgestatteten Häusern die wir bisher gebucht haben. Und es waren schon viele. Wir waren begeistert.
The Well House is such a generous and comfortable space, beautifully designed and decorated and full of lovely luxurious touches. The bed was the most comfortable we have ever slept on in Greece. We loved waking up to a huge window full of sky and sea and sitting out at night playing backgammon beneath the lemon tree. We loved every moment of our stay. Thank you Christina, Damoulisnand Alexandra.
Es war ein Ideales Haus für uns 2 , sehr gut ausgestattet, herrlicher Blick, sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für tolle Wanderrouten im spektakulären Südwesten! Selbst der Lockdown beeinträchtigte uns am Ende wenig. Kommen gerne wieder .
Das Haus liegt in ruhiger Lage am oberen Ortsrand mit Blick auf die Bucht, Meer und Berge. Die Gestaltung ist modern und offen. Im Erdgeschoss finden sich eine große Küche, ein Bad und ein offener Raum zum Verstauen der Kleidung. Im mittleren Geschoss ein großer Wohnraum mit riesigem Panoramafenster und schönem Blick. Über eine weitere Treppe erreicht man auf der Galerie den offenen Schlafbereich (super Betten!). Ein absolutes Highlight ist der Terrassenbereich, schön gestaltet und wunderbar zum Sitzen unter dem alten Zitronenbaum. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Empfang und Verabschiedung durch den Hausbesitzer waren herzlich und professionell. Die Kommunikation mit Alexandra von der vermittelnden Agentur ebenfalls perfekt.
This house is modern and comfortable. It is a lovely, winding walk up the hill from the bay. We watched incredible sunsets from the terrace under the lime tree! The home owner gave us fresh melon, tomatoes and eggs from the garden. The whole experience was dreamy!
Adrienne J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hans Rudolf K.
20 Sept 2018
Super
Super schönes Haus sehr viele schöne Details sehr sauber mit einem sehr sympathischen und freundlichen Besitzer !!! Kann man nur weiter empfehlen !!!
Hans Rudolf K.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helena S.
22 Jul 2018
Beautiful,stylish house with stunning view.
We really enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous, beautifully kept house and Chora Sfakion was a great place for a relaxed holiday by the sea. Beaches were not crowded in comparison to some of the other places we stayed and we kayaked to totally empty beaches. Tavernas were great - the freshest fish we ate. The owners of the property were lovely - and made sure we were Ok with everything - they couldn’t have been more helpful. They own the dive centre and if you like diving or want to hire a boat - this is a great place to do this. They even allowed us to take vegetables and eggs from the garden - it was total relaxation and idyllic for us. We hope very much to return.
Helena S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dejan P.
18 Jul 2018
TOP! TOP! TOP!
Super sauber und modern eingerichtetes Ferienobjekt.
Damulis und Desbina sind sehr nette und bemühte Eigentümer, Damulis gibt gerne Auskunft über Aktivitäten und besitzt einen Bootsverleih und Tauchtrips bietet er auch noch an.
Wir haben (Meine Frau und ich) den Aufenthalt in diesem schönen Studio sehr genossen, Chra Sfakion und Umgebung ist sehr zu empfehlen wenn man gerne wandert und unternehmungslustig ist.Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten zum Essen (sehr gut und Preise sind ok) die Leute sind sehr freundlich, alles super!!! Kommen wieder!!!
Dejan P.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rene K.
16 Sept 2017
Traumhafte Unterkunft, super Gastgeber
Unser Aufenthalt in dieser Unterkunft in Chora Sfakion war traumhaft.
Das Haus ist super ausgestattet. Alles was man braucht findet man vor Ort (komplett ausgestattete Küche mit Geschirrspüler, sämtlichen Töpfen, Pfannen, Besteck, sogar ein Weber-Grill). Auch das Bad ist für Besucher gut ausgestattet (kleine Duschutensilien, Cremes etc.). Die gesamte Wohnung ist sehr sauber.
Das absolute Highlight der Unterkunft ist die Terrasse: Blick aufs Meer, direkt unter einem Limettenbaum (dessen Früchte einfach super schmecken), Tisch mit Stühlen, 3 Liegen. In der Unterkunft lebt man mitten unter den Einheimischen. Hotels bzw. Ferienwohnungen sind weiter weg und wenn dann auch nur sehr klein.
Der Gastgeber Damulis passt super zur Unterkunft. Super netter Kerl, der nebenbei auch noch einige Sprachen (Deutsch, Griechisch, Englisch etc.) spricht - man kann sich also auf jeden Fall mit ihm verständigen. Er zeigt einem alles, was man wissen muss. Man kann ihn auch immer anrufen, wenn man Fragen zum Haus oder zur Umgebung hat. Außerdem betreibt er die Tauchschule und den Bootsverleih vor Ort. Er hilft einem auch sehr gerne dabei, Ausflüge oder dergleichen zu organisieren. Wenn gerade etwas reif ist im Gemüsegarten, darf man sich auch etwas von den sehr guten Früchten oder dem guten Gemüse zum Kochen klauen.
Alles in allem kann man diese Unterkunft nur empfehlen.