Star Sleep

A yurt-sheltered bed on the southern coast of Heraklion, with the Libyan Sea as your horizon. Kostas and Dimitra time their evenings with the sunset — and promise you'll know when to look up.

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
Coastal shoreline near Kalamaki

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.

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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€165
Sep 1 – Sep 30€139Low rate
Oct 1 – Oct 31€139Low 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.

Kostas — host

Kostas

Originally a shipwright, now runs the spot with his partner Dimitra. Will always tell you when the next sunset tastes best.

Years hosting
2
Speaks
Greek · English

Usually responds within 2 hours

Where you are

On the map.

Interactive map coming in a future release.

Nearby

  • Kalamaki

    Coastal fishing village with cafés along the beach.

    Village

    5 min

  • Stou Bebi

    Fresh fish and a quiet terrace just above the shoreline.

    Taverna

    6 min

  • Kommos beach

    Wild 2km beach backed by archaeological ruins.

    Beach

    12 min

  • Phaistos archaeological site

    Second most important Minoan palace, on a hill above Messara plain.

    Culture

    18 min

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