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Description
This new unique holiday home was built from natural materials such as sand, clay, lime, straw and bamboo.
The villa is one of five charming holiday homes in a quiet location at the entrance to Pitsidia.
Two of them have their own pool, three have a 50sqm shared pool, which is located separately on the grounds. Each villa has its own house plot.
Villa Kokkino Skufitza with communal pool covers 75 m² of living space and is suitable for up to 5 persons.
Enjoy the ideal and healthy indoor climate of a mud house! Very special is also the equipment. You can feel in every area of the house Manolis creativity, for example the mirrors in the bathroom, the fascinating beds made of eucalyptus wood or the kitchen cabinets, Each piece of furniture is handmade and unique and gives the house an amazing atmosphere.
With the two bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom, is the holiday home ideal for couples or families. From the kitchen-livingroom you reach the covered terrace and the large garden with lawn and banana plants.
Mr. Manolis Pachakis is the owner and builder of this charming place. You can say he is also an artist who likes to work with wild natural stones, which he has lovingly integrated into the outside areas and the unique houses.
Experience Manolis's incredibly warm hospitality here. With great pleasure he prepares traditional delicacies from time to time or invites to a barbecue in his outdoor kitchen, which includes a large veranda.
Licence or registration number: 1158658
Sleeping facilities
Rooms and Facilities
This is what this accommodation offers you
sleeping facilities
Indoor area
Outdoor area
For families
For dogs & pets
Services
Other equipment
suitable for
Condition
sustainability
This accommodation meets 5 of 12 sustainability criteria.
Arrival/Location
Arrival and distances
beach 2.5 kilometer
2.5 kilometer
distance to next shop 0.5 kilometer
0.5 kilometer
restaurant 0.2 kilometer
0.2 kilometer
centre of the village 0.5 kilometer
0.5 kilometer
bus station 0.8 kilometer
0.8 kilometer
distance to next airport 65 kilometer
65 kilometer
distance to next railway station 1000 kilometer
1000 kilometer
distance to next motorway 60 kilometer
60 kilometer
Location and surroundings of object
Pitsidia is located on the central south coast of Crete and is approximately 65 km, one hour's drive from Heraklion Airport.
The village is ideally located to explore the world famous sights of the area, such as the ancient palace of Phaistos as well as the archaeological sites of Gortyna and Agia Triada, the monastery "Moni Odigitrias" and of course the beautiful beaches of Matala, Red Beach, Komos, Kalamaki,Kaloi Limenes, Agiofarago, Lentas, , Tripiti, Preveli, etc.. The museum in Vori is also within easy reach. If you are looking for nightlife, you will find it in Matala, 3 km away from Pitsidia.
The centre of Pitsidia is only a 3-minute walk away, so you don't necessarily need a car. The beautiful undeveloped sandy beach "Komos" is 5 minutes away by car, or about 20 minutes on foot along dirt roads or streets. In Pitsidia there are mini markets, a butcher's shop, bakery, hairdresser, pharmacy, delicious traditional restaurants, a very nice breakfast cafe: the "Onira", where you can also borrow books and a car rental. On the village square there are music events twice a week. These evenings have a great atmosphere. There are easy as well as adventurous hiking possibilities in the vicinity.
free time activities
Guidelines
Advice by the landlord
| check-in: | 14:00 |
| check-out: | 10:00 |
| rental deposit: | 20 % at time of booking |
| final payment: | on arrival |
additional information about rental price:
| Since January 1st, 2024, a tourist tax of 8,00 euros/night applies to holiday homes. |
Payment options:
Transfer
Cash
Cancellation terms:
Free cancellation possible up to 90 days before the arrival date.
89-29 days before the start of the trip: 20% of the rental price / 28-21 days before the start of the trip: 50% / 20-8 days before the start of the trip: 75% / 7-0 days before the start of the trip, we require the full rental amount. If we receive a new booking during the canceled period, we will only charge the difference. In the event of a governmental travel ban, you will receive a credit for any payments already made. This credit would be valid for 2 years, ensuring no loss on your part...
additional information:
We will also be happy to organise a local taxi to take you to your holiday villa or to help you book a rental car.
You can book the following on site through us:
Boat tour / Jeep safari / Hike Samaria Gorge / Mountain trip to the
Mountain trip to Psiloritis / Excursion to Arcadi monastery and pottery village "Magarites" / Excursion to nature reserve island "Chrissi".
availability
free occupied arrival or departure
last updated on: 04/20/2026
27 reviews
Overall assessment
August 2025
Daniela M. from Neuhausen
Perfect family vacation with friends
We rented 3 villas on Manolis' great property with friends. We were in Pitsidia for the 4th time and, as always, totally thrilled. Bärbel's support from booking to departure was perfect. Manolis is a warm host who surpasses himself with a great barbecue for all guests. The excursions he and his family recommend are fantastic, and sometimes he even joins … great trip to Tripiti. The villa is handmade by Manolis and you can feel this flair immediately. We all felt very comfortable and can only recommend it. All the best to Manolis, his family, and Bärbel. Efcharisto!!!!
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, beach holiday
June 2025
Christine H. from Hamburg
Wonderful, special holiday home with a lot of privacy
We felt completely comfortable in the Villa Kokkino Skufitza. Since the house is built from natural materials, it offers a wonderful room climate. The rooms are creatively designed, each bedroom has its own bathroom, which is very practical. The kitchen is perfectly equipped, and the terrace with the large wooden table in the shade invites you to linger. Surrounded by plants, you can relax wonderfully there and occasionally jump into the beautiful communal pool. The car can be parked directly at the house. To get to the main square of Pitsidia, you don't need the car at all; everything is easily accessible on foot, which is great when going out for dinner in the village in the evening. We will definitely come back. Thank you, Manoli, thank you, Bärbel!
recommend for: adventure and experience, disabled persons, seniors, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, holiday for singles, beach holiday, romantic holiday
May 2025
DoRo G. from Bonn
Every year, always gladly!!?
We always feel really comfortable here. Everything our heart desires is here, and on top of that, there is the very warm landlord and his exceptionally nice team!
Family-like and lovable, but not intrusive.
Most of the time, Manolis (the landlord) invites all his guests to a "BBQ" once a week with fantastic Greek delicacies (at the house's expense).
We enjoy it every time and always try to be there. The demons have always been wonderfully beautiful, sociable, and really delicious!
We are already looking forward to the next time we get to enjoy it there, as well as to the tips from Bärbel (responsible for bookings) / Manolis for further new beautiful discoveries in the area.
recommend for: adventure and experience, cultural and sightseeing holiday, holiday for singles, beach holiday, romantic holiday
May 2025
H. S. from Schrobenhausen
Home with Friends
If there were a rating criterion for the warmth of the landlords, we would give 10 stars.
We were at Manolis, Bärbel, and Nikki for the third time and are always overwhelmed by their friendliness and warmth.
Our holiday home is equipped with everything we need for a lovely vacation, and the individuality of the house is simply great.
Also this year, we used the pool and are very happy that it is so large and well-maintained. The place Pitsidia is still original with its "market square" where bands play repeatedly. There are plenty of opportunities to eat well and/or cheaply and to spend the free (and most beautiful) time of the year well. We will definitely come back.
August 2024
Rainer und Susanne B. from Hessen
Hospitality is key here!
We were in Pitsidia for the third time in September and this time chose a house from Manolis in his picturesque holiday complex.
Already on the first evening, after a late arrival, it was clear that it was a good decision. We were warmly welcomed right away; Manolis and his ever-helpful manager Bärbel were there with kindness and delicious food despite the late hour. This is also what we want to highlight at this point: the great hospitality that one experiences in all respects here. Those seeking contact with other guests can wonderfully do so at the small parties that Manolis regularly hosts. So: here you will find a wonderful base to explore Pitsidia and the surrounding area.
recommend for: adventure and experience, cultural and sightseeing holiday, holiday for singles, beach holiday, romantic holiday
Contact
Family M. Pachakis
Hello future guest! My name is Manolis Pachakis! I am a retired house builder, with always new creative ideas for designing my villas. My family and me are looking forward to your visit.
Host since: 02/08/2016
response rate: 100%
response time: under 6h
Contact languages: German, English, Griechisch
listing #: 103118
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Last updated: 23.04.2026
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«Villa Kokkino Skufitza» achieves a holiday rating of 5 (rating scale: 1 to 5) at 27 submitted reviews.