“Meraki” is a Greek word that captures the spirit of doing something with soul, creativity, and love — pouring a piece of yourself into everything you do. It has no direct English translation, but it reflects the "essence of yourself”. This essence is exactly what defines Meraki, a charming and lovingly restored home in the heart of the old village of Atsipopoulo — a historic settlement first mentioned in the 1182 Byzantine document known as the “Twelve Noble Families.” While the exact year of construction is unknown, the house was fully renovated in 1927 in neoclassical style, preserving the distinctive architectural character of that era. A second full renovation took place in 2017, carefully maintaining the original features that give the property its unique charm — including a traditional wine press, a rainwater cistern, stone arches, wooden attic rooms (the traditional “ontas”), stone walls, staircases, niches, and more. The house spans 146 sq.m. across two floors and is fully equipped for a comfortable stay. It offers one master bedroom with a wooden attic and en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom with a wooden attic, and a third bedroom featuring the original wine press and

and rainwater cistern. There are three bathrooms in total, plus an additional WC on the ground floor. The main kitchen is located on the ground floor, with a secondary kitchen on the first floor, complemented by a cozy living room with a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy the balcony on the first floor, a spacious terrace on the second floor, and a charming internal patio. The house is equipped with air conditioning throughout and offers Wi-Fi for your convenience. Atsipopoulo is a suburb located 5 km west of the city of Rethymno. Within a short distance from the property, you’ll find tavernas, restaurants, cafés, a pastry shop, a supermarket, a bakery, pharmacies, as well as a public transportation stop. The nearest beach is 3 km away. Chania Airport and Heraklion Airport are approximately 70 km from the property.