The old café room
One large room under the beams, with the original stone wall and the door onto the lane. You cook here, eat here, read here. In winter, the wood stove does the rest.
- Sofa
- Table for four
- Wood stove
- 43-inch HD TV
- Air-conditioning
Fourni · Lasithi · Crete
The house,
room by room.
- 4guests
- 3beds
- 2levels + an οντάς
- 180Mbpswi-fi
Ntoukiani is a two-level stone house to rent in the heart of Fourni, 15 minutes from Elounda and 20 from Agios Nikolaos. On the ground floor: the kitchen, the table, the living room and a small WC. Upstairs: the bedroom, the shower room and the balcony. Above the bedroom, an οντάς loft with two single beds. Up to four guests.
The name
“I named it Ntoukiani because it was my grandfather’s kafeneio.”
Ntoukiani (say “doo-KYAH-nee”) is an old Cretan word, borrowed from Turkish, for the village shop-café. The stone walls, the beams and the door onto the lane are still here. Everything else was redone so that the house is good to live in, in August as in January.
— Manos, who gave the house its name
Two levels
The house in section.
A spiral stair links the two levels; a short, steep stair leads up to the οντάς. Tap a room to go there.
A real kitchen
Enough to cook properly with what you bring back from the shops in Neapoli: induction hob, oven, dishwasher. And a Nespresso machine for the first coffee.
- Induction hob
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Nespresso machine
- Fridge and freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle and toaster
- Filtered water
A WC downstairs
A small separate WC on the ground floor, so you don’t have to go upstairs every time.
- WC and washbasin
The bedroom, under the roof
Upstairs, under the wooden roof: a double bed, a proper desk, a wardrobe and curtains that make it truly dark for a siesta.
- Double bed
- Desk
- Wardrobe and dresser
- Room-darkening curtains
- TV
- Air-conditioning
The οντάς, above
Above the bedroom, a short, steep stair leads up to the οντάς: a cosy mezzanine under a roof window, half open to the bedroom, with two single beds. The ceiling is low: mind your head. Children love it… from the age of 12.
- Two single beds
- Roof window
- Low ceiling
- Short, steep stair
The shower room
A glass shower against the stone wall, and the washing machine within reach. The water is heated by the sun, with a heater switch for extra-hot showers.
- Shower
- Washing machine
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- Solar water heater
The balcony, facing the village
South-facing, above the roofs of Fourni, with the mountain opposite and two young bougainvilleas starting to climb. This is where morning coffee happens.
- Private balcony
- South-facing
- Mountain view
The facade and arrival
Two stone levels on a quiet lane, the balcony above the door and the “Ntoukiani House” sign beside it. You have arrived.
Outside
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out by
- 11:00
Self check-in: the keys wait for you in a key box, and the code is sent to you by message. Free parking on the little square, 50 m from the door.
Where to sleep
Three beds, four guests.
The house suits a couple, two couples of friends, or a family with children over 12.
1 double bed
In the bedroom, upstairs
2 single beds
In the οντάς, above the bedroom
4
Four guests at most
Good to know
Before you book.
Not under 12
The spiral stair and the steep stair to the οντάς are not suitable for children aged 2 to 12.
Stairs
You climb a narrow stair to reach the bedroom and the shower room. Best avoided if walking is difficult for you.
Quiet evenings
Fourni is quiet at night: please keep voices low after 11 pm, in the house as in the lane.
Toilet paper in the bin
Toilet paper goes in the bin, never in the toilet: otherwise the pipes block.
No smoking, no pets
No smoking in the house, no pets, and no parties.
A camera outside
A camera films the outside of the house. None inside.
Linen provided
Bed linen, towels, basics and cleaning products: nothing to bring.
A few plants
A few plants live in the house and on the balcony: please water them during your stay. The instructions are in the welcome booklet.
Amenities
Everything in the house.
39Everything you will find there, nothing to bring.
Not on the list. Ask Pierre →
Kitchen13
- Induction hob
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Nespresso machine
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Dishes and cutlery
- Cooking basics and baking sheet
- Wine glasses
- Filtered water
Comfort7
- Air-conditioning on both levels
- Central heating
- Wood stove with guard
- 43-inch HD TV
- Room-darkening curtains
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Solar hot water
Work4
- About 180 Mbps wi-fi
- Ethernet port
- Desk in the bedroom
- Long stays welcome
Laundry9
- Washing machine
- Detergent provided
- Drying rack
- Iron
- Hair dryer
- Hangers
- Wardrobe and dresser
- Bed linen and towels
- Cleaning products
Outside4
- Private balcony
- Mountain view
- Free parking 50 m away
- Self check-in (key box)
Safety2
- Smoke alarm
- Outdoor camera (disclosed)
Questions
The house, in short.
01How many people can sleep at Ntoukiani?
Four at most: two in the double bed in the bedroom, two in the single beds of the οντάς, above the bedroom.
02Is the house suitable for children?
Not for children aged 2 to 12: a spiral stair links the two levels and a short, steep stair leads up to the οντάς. Teenagers over 12 are welcome.
03Is there air-conditioning and heating?
Yes: air-conditioning that heats and cools, on both levels. In winter, the wood stove warms the house and feeds the radiators.
04Can I work from the house?
Yes: the wi-fi runs at around 180 Mbps, there is an Ethernet port for video calls and the bedroom has a real desk. Long stays are welcome.
05Is there a washing machine?
Yes, a washing machine in the shower room (detergent provided), with a drying rack and an iron. Bed linen and towels are provided.
06Where can I park?
For free on the little square, 50 m from the house.
07Are pets allowed?
No. The house is also non-smoking and parties are not allowed.
The house is waiting.
Choose your dates: Pierre replies himself, usually within the day.
