Stargazing session
A local astronomer guides you through the Cretan sky with a professional telescope. One hour.
from €45
What happens on a Star Sleep night.
Everything you need to know before you book.
The 24-hour journey
From arrival to checkout.
Arrival — late afternoon
You park at the spot. Your host walks you through the land, points out everything, answers questions.
Settling in — sunset
Light clothes, a cold drink, the bed finished up. Dinner is nearby; your host has the address.
Night under the stars
No walls. No tent. Blankets for the cool hours. Quiet, but never quiet enough to forget where you are.
Dawn — before sunrise
You won't need an alarm. The light begins at 05:30 and changes everything.
Morning
Breakfast arrives: yogurt, honey, fresh bread. You check out at 11:00, or stay longer if the spot is free.
What's always included
Every Star Sleep night, every spot.
- ✓Full bedding — clean linens, extra blankets, face towel
- ✓First aid kit — essentials always on site
- ✓WC options — chemical toilet or traditional shovel method
- ✓Safety locker — for valuables during the night
- ✓Water tap — morning freshening
- ✓Detailed arrival guide — sent with your booking confirmation
- ✓Accessibility — every spot reachable by car
- ✓Mosquito net — on request
Optional add-ons
Book extras during checkout.
Sunrise movement
Sunrise session with a certified trainer. Energise before breakfast.
from €35
Oil tasting
Taste local Cretan olive oils with the families who produce them. Includes small breakfast.
from €25
Add these during booking.
Packing
What we provide. What you bring.
We provide
- · Bed and linens
- · Blankets
- · First aid
- · Mosquito protection
You bring
- · Swimsuit (if pool)
- · Personal toiletries
- · Warm layer for dawn
- · Camera (optional)
- · An open mind
Common questions
Answered in two lines.
- What if it rains?
- If heavy rain is forecast 48 hours before arrival, you get free rescheduling or a full refund.
- Is it safe at night?
- Yes. Every spot has a locker, a first aid kit, and a host reachable by phone in minutes.
- Are there insects?
- Few, at the hours you'll be awake. Mosquito protection is available on request.
- Can I bring my dog?
- At most pet-friendly spots, yes. Look for the pet-friendly badge on the listing.
- What if I need the bathroom at night?
- Each spot has a private WC option on site, set up at arrival.