Sitting on the edge of a peaceful cove, 0.6 miles away from the village of Istron, Karavostassi,the Stonehouse offers panoramic views over Mirabello Bay. It features 2-storey accommodation with fully equipped kitchen.The Stonehouse air-conditioned maisonettes are decorated in keeping with the traditional Cretan style featuring built-in sofas and wooden floors. They include a dining and a living area. All units open out to stone-paved terraces with sun beds and umbrellas enjoying stunning sea views.The long sandy beach of Karavos is just a few yards from the Stonehouse. At Istron village, guests can find traditional taverns and shops. The town of Agios Nikolaos is 5 miles away.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Karavostassi – The Stonehouse, located at Istron, Lassithi Region, 72100, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Karavostassi – The Stonehouse, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Karavostassi – The Stonehouse are revisited so often.