A jewel in the heart of the Castro: a 14th-century home & magical retreat for 6

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Sun trap roof terrace filled with flowers, with comfortable seating for relaxing
Kitchen
Juliette balcony view towards Mykonos from master bedroom 1
Sunset looking out across the sea towards Mykonos from upper living room
Bedroom 2 view to terrace and church rooftops
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10.0Outstanding
(26 Ratings)
The property exudes a rare calmness and historic charm, with stunning views, thoughtful amenities, and welcoming hosts. Every detail adds to a unique and magical experience.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(26 Ratings)

House in Naxos

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

A rare chance to stay in a charming fourteenth-century home right in the heart of the historic castle area of Naxos. Come and be bewitched by the special magic of the Castro and this wonderful island.

Sitting above the lively port, the house is a haven of light and sea breezes looking out over the sea, the mountains and our charming sun-trap terrace. Filled with antiques, books, paintings and sculptures, it is a wonderfully welcoming space.

A short walk uphill from the waterfront brings you into the ancient citadel built by Venetian conquerors in the 13th century, surrounded by the stone battlements of the Ducal palace.

The house lies within the Castro walls, a perfect retreat from the buzzy port town. There are two spacious airy, reception rooms, a large kitchen and three comfortable bedrooms (two doubles and a twin). In addition, a lovely whitewashed terrace overflowing with geraniums and bougainvillea provides a wonderful place to sit for breakfast, read a novel or sunbathe.

We have lovingly maintained this historic property since our family bought it in 1963 from descendants of one of the original Venetian families.

It has long been a refuge and inspiration for writers, artists, musicians, archaeologists, and geologists who have fallen in love with the peace of the house and beauty of the island.

All profits are returned to the upkeep of this special place, maintaining traditional workmanship and methods.

As with the whole of the Castro, the house has walking access only, up stepped alleyways. You can park within 5 mins walk of the house, at the foot of the hill.

We think you will fall under the spell of Naxos, as all visitors do.

PLEASE NOTE: we book by the week only, with changeover on Saturdays, except by special arrangement. Please contact us for dates outside this.

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    Ratings and reviews

    10.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(26 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    The property exudes a rare calmness and historic charm, with stunning views, thoughtful amenities, and welcoming hosts. Every detail adds to a unique and magical experience.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    I have never given a review before but I felt i needed to for Castro. The property was one of the nicest houses we have ever stayed in. It was just perfect, the views from the roof terrace and windows out to sea, the amazing interiors, simple and beautiful. The house is off the beaten track and away from the crowds in the port and sat beautifully next to the church. It was calm, cool in the evenings, relaxing. I was in two minds to share a review as we would love to keep Castro a secret!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Sat-Sat booking June 2024 5 people- parents and 3 teens never stayed on a Greek Island before Naxos was ranked best beaches and family-friendly- and it was 100%! We had a wonderful time! What a lovely home- it’s 500+ years old and no a.c. so know that going in. It creaks and has it's own personality, but living in the modern hustle and bustle of the US, we fell in love with the simplicity. Jackie met us as we disembarked the ferry, she was delightful and knowledgeable. We thought we might die hauling our suitcases to the home but the rest of the week we loved the journey through the winding passages throughout Chora. We felt like locals by day 2, knowing our way from here to there easily. About midway through the week we were actually asked direction by another family- and we knew where to direct them! We took laundry into town about midweek-15€ and folded! Our favorite restaurants were Scirocco, Irini’s, Verus, and Capriccio. Nothing was better than Honey & Cinnamon for brunch on a couple of days as we walked back from St. George’s beach. We had so much leftover from the dinners out that we were able to use the kitchen to warm up leftovers one night! We ended up renting a car for the day and traveling across the island to Matsouna, stopping at Filoti, Damalas for Pottery Limpertas Manolis, and Saint Anna winery. It was a switchback day, but glorious! We hope to visit again in the future! It was very hard to leave.
    10.0 / 10.0
    There is a rare atmosphere of stillness, calmness and poetry about the place. If you happen to know Kettle's Yard, this is what it is like. We loved the atmosphere, the view, the terrace, the books, the furniture and the bells. We were kindly welcomed at the ferry. It was a unique experience. In doubt, just book. Thank you! (and for the fresh bread, olives, the milk, honey and orange juice).
    10.0 / 10.0
    The house on Naxos has the most pleasant vibe and feeling. We had such a wonderful time. The person that helps you on arrival was the best and had a lot of good recommendations. The views are stunning and the courtyard dining is very special. The home is well appointed and welcoming. We will have so many happy memories of our stay in Naxos.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Our family LOVED our stay in this very special home. We spent every night on the roof watching the sunset with the best view in Naxos. Jackie, Zita, and Harriet go out of their way to make your stay lovely. Swift communication and suggestions and care. They treat you like family. If you have mobility issues, this is not the house for you but able-bodied visitors who want to immerse themselves in what it would be like to live in Naxos as a local will revel in how truly rare and extraordinary this home is. There is no AC. We had an unusually hot week with little wind. A few oscillating high functioning fans would be an essential added addition to this home. That would be our only suggestion. Everything else was perfection.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Our stay in Castro Naxos home was magical. The books, art, sea views, cathedral bells transported us to another time. This is a home of curated treasures, not another IKEA decorated rental. We felt as if we were guests in the home of good friends. The house was spotless and we were welcomed with gifts of freshly baked bread, honey, milk, wine. It was perfect for my husband and I and our two adult children. Everyone had plenty of space and their own W.C. The sea views were lovely and the garden patio perfect for breakfast. The little bench on the roof provided the best sunset view on the island. I highly recommend this treasure of a house.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This is an amazing place to stay. We stayed here 10 years ago and this time was just as magical. The beauty of the house and the sense of history all around are what make it so special. We love it and hope that we don't have to wait another 10 years before our next visit.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Charming house, ideally placed to enjoy the animation of Chora while being perfectly quiet. A family home, full of lovely furniture and antiques. Fantastic view, absolute calm, attentions on arrival. Stunning !

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A jewel in the heart of the Castro: a 14th-century home & magical retreat for 6. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is A jewel in the heart of the Castro: a 14th-century home & magical retreat for 6 pet friendly?

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