One bedroom · sleeps 2–3 · min. 5 nights

The Upper Guesthouse

Built into the hillside with an earth-covered roof and clean lines, the upper guesthouse is designed to disappear into the landscape — while floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Messara Valley from your bed. Outside, you're looking across olive groves toward the ancient palace of Phaistos, with the Mediterranean glinting in the distance.

From €100per night, direct
Queen Cocomatbed + pillow menu
2 private patios+ outdoor shower
Floor heatingcool in summer, warm in winter
Upper Guesthouse facade with floor-to-ceiling windows between board-formed concrete wings
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The space

The guesthouse is split into a bedroom and a living room, with the bathroom nestled between them. The bedroom has a queen-sized Cocomat bed — one of those rare holiday beds that actually feels better than home — and a selection of pillows, from firm to soft.

The living room couch is also a Cocomat mattress, which comfortably sleeps one adult as a single bed — no folding mechanism, the cushion simply is the mattress. We provide bedding for it on request, and we have a crib and a kids' mattress for small children.

Two patios

The front patio faces the mountains and valley — morning coffee territory. The side patio has a secluded outdoor shower that's especially nice on warm evenings.

Kitchen & coffee

The kitchen is compact but properly equipped — you won't be missing anything. The sink has a second tap for reverse-osmosis filtered drinking water. And coffee is covered: an espresso machine, a moka pot, a cold brew bottle, a grinder, and beans from Stratos at Caffeine in Timbaki.

Year-round comfort

The earth-covered roof keeps the house naturally cool in summer and cozy in winter, helped by in-floor heating for chilly mornings. Whether you're here to do nothing at all or to work with a valley view, the space is designed for comfort.

Direct rate
from €100 / night
up to €130 in July & August · cleaning and tourist tax included · minimum 5 nights
  • Sleeps 2–3 (couch sleeps one adult)
  • Shared infinity pool
  • Fast Starlink wifi
  • Floor heating
  • Two private patios + outdoor shower
  • Crib & kids' mattress on request
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Booking direct costs you less than Airbnb — we split the fee difference with you.

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A look around

The shared pool pergola at dusk, a short walk from the Upper Guesthouse
Upper Guesthouse bedroom with queen Cocomat bed and valley views
Upper Guesthouse living room
Pergola and Main House seen from the guesthouse terraces
The Messara Valley and Psiloritis mountains from the property

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"Emmett and Antigoni are warm and welcoming hosts and their apartment was great. The place is set into the hill and constructed in a clean, modern style. The view over the valley towards the mountains is incredible, and gives some exceptional sunsets."

Benjamin · Upper Guesthouse, August 2024
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