Star Sleep

A pet-friendly bed in the middle of a working olive farm near Rethymno. Breakfast comes with Eleni's own oil and honey, and her two dogs will likely greet you at the gate.

An open-air bed set into its landscape. No tent. No walls. Just stars.

What's provided

Amenities at the spot.

  • Pillows
  • Bed sheets
  • WC kit
  • Water tap
  • First aid kit
  • Shower
  • Hammock
  • Electricity

A night here, hour by hour

What your night looks like.

  1. 18:00 — Arrival

    Your host welcomes you with a cold herbal tea.

  2. 19:30 — Dinner nearby

    Short walk to our recommended taverna (we book it for you).

  3. 21:00 — Return to the bed

    Candles lit, the bed turned down, the sky starting to speak.

  4. 22:30 — Under the stars

    Optional add-on: telescope session with a local guide.

  5. 06:45 — Sunrise

    You won't need an alarm.

  6. 08:00 — Cretan breakfast

    Homemade yogurt, honey from these hills, fresh bread.

  7. 11:00 — Checkout

    Take nothing but the feeling. Leave nothing but a thank you.

Times are indicative — your host will tailor them with you.

What's in the bed

Included. And what we don't pretend to include.

Included

  • Bed made with clean linens
  • Extra blankets
  • Face towel + morning water
  • First aid kit
  • WC option (chemical or traditional)
  • Safety locker for valuables
  • Mosquito net on request
  • Fresh breakfast

Not included

  • Dinner — but we recommend spots
  • Transportation to and from the spot
  • Alcohol
  • Wi-Fi — this is intentional

Optional add-ons

Enhance your stay.

Add these during booking on our platform.

  • Late checkoutIncluded
  • PetIncluded
  • ParkingIncluded
  • Olive farm tourIncluded
  • FridgeIncluded
  • Telescope for stargazingIncluded
  • Yoga · 90 minutes€90
  • Thai massage · 90 minutes€90
Olive trees stretching across a Cretan hillside

The bed

The bed is the product. We take it seriously.

Size
Queen, raised frame
Mattress
22cm pocket-spring, natural cotton cover
Duvet
Four-season, wool-blend fill

Rated comfortable down to 12°C with included blankets.

It is the most honest night we have ever booked.

Weather & best time

When to come.

Jan
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Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
IdealPossible with layersClosed
  • · May–June: warm nights, fewer crowds, blooming flora.
  • · July–August: warmest, but bring a light cover for dawn.
  • · September–October: our favourite — clear skies, cooler nights (12–15°C).

Rates through the season

Transparent pricing.

Our rates shift gently with the season — never with demand.

PeriodRate per night
Aug 1 – Aug 31€145
Sep 1 – Sep 30€122Low rate
Oct 1 – Oct 31€122Low rate

What if the weather turns?

We check forecasts 48 hours before your arrival. If heavy rain is expected, we offer free rescheduling or a full refund — no questions asked. Light rain is rare in Crete between May and September, but we'll always reach you if we're concerned.

Safety & privacy

Quiet. Not unreachable.

Secure

Locker for your valuables. Optional night guard on request.

Private

Your host is a call away but won't disturb you. 4G mobile signal.

Accessible

Drive right up to the bed. Emergency services reachable in 12 minutes.

Your host

The person who will greet you.

Eleni — host

Eleni

Eleni and her two dogs keep the farm going. Breakfast often includes her own olive oil and honey.

Years hosting
3
Speaks
Greek · English · German

Usually responds within 2 hours

Where you are

On the map.

Interactive map coming in a future release.

Nearby

  • Kaloniktis

    Quiet inland village, known for olive oil production.

    Village

    2 min

  • Kelari

    Cretan comfort food in a converted stone cellar.

    Taverna

    10 min

  • Plakias

    Broad south-coast beach with bars and calm water.

    Beach

    22 min

  • Arkadi Monastery

    Historically significant monastery, dramatic setting.

    Culture

    30 min

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