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Ideal 2 couples or small families
We were blown away by the beauty of this place- even more charming than the photos with a very relaxed and authentic ambience. The highlight for us was the rocky beach access to crystal clear water and excellent snorkeling. It’s a bit isolated - which was perfect for us, but extremely well equipped with everything you need for cooking inside and outside! We received a wonderful welcome complete with a large stock of fruits and vegetables. The only downside was it was hard to leave. Thank you for the excellent stay!

Villa Tzitzifes
George's place it's really beautiful, peaceful, quiet, spotless clean and pictures make no justice to the actual size of the house. The view from the pool and terrace it's stunning. There are local taverns that are only few miles away. We would love to come back again.

Villa Olivia with Pool, Vrises, Crete
The villa is very quiet and somewhat secluded in the olive mountains with a fantastic view. The distance to the sea is about 8 km. A house that can't be made more perfect. So lovingly furnished and actually really everything you need to spend a great vacation. We stayed in the house for 10 days. It has been cleaned several times. The house was almost perfect for us. We were able to work and had peace and if we wanted to shop something, a few kilometers away was a wonderful little place with great restaurants and shopping. Two personal tips: we booked a golf smiling class near Chania through Airbnb. This was really a highlight during our vacation. You should also check out the Green oasis Argiroupolis Springs. We then ate at the very top of the restaurant in the tavern Kastro. A family restaurant run by a wonderful Anna as a host.

White Boutique Homes - Serenity
A big thank you to Konstantinos for our stay in Crete. The accommodation is simply great, with a swimming pool with breathtaking views of the mountains, a real asset for unforgettable moments of relaxation. The village where the house is located is also very welcoming, we highly recommend the tavern at the entrance to the village for its delicious specialties. We were also delighted by the attention of Konstantinos, who spoiled us with a fridge full of fresh fruit, delicious homemade jam jars and, of course, Raki. All of this has greatly contributed to making our stay idyllic. Thanks again for everything. We will keep a great memory of this experience.

Great sea view - house in the center of Elounda
Lovely flat in a great location. Beautiful view from balcony. Host very responsive

Apt 2
At Vagelis' arrival was like in a home, very cozy, very friendly, very helpful, always approachable and straightforward. If you are looking for peace, you will find it here. It is an ideal starting point for excursions, not far from the beautiful beach of Episcopia, easy to reach many tavernas by car and quickly you are also in the town of Rethymno . The pool is extra large and nice for swimming, feels like a private pool ! The room service was very good, there were always fresh towels and was cleaned. It is a very simple place to stay, but it offers everything you need for everyday well-being, without much frills. The sunrises and sunsets can also be enjoyed here - right from the apartment you have fantastic views of the LEFKA ORI mountains and the olive plantations all around.

Cretan Hideaway:Greenland Villa for Up to 8 Guests
We were two families with two children and spend a week in Lena’s house. The villa is specious and comfortable. Pool was nice and clean. The house is in a remote location so you do need a car for everything, but you are in a less touristy and quiet spot of Crete and you can reach most of the top attractions within an hour drive. It’s about 15min drive to the nearest beach and 45min to Rhetymno town. It’s also easy to go to the mountains.

Kastellakia Executive Villa
Great place. Only complaint, which is not a reflection necessarily on the place, was that Airbnb’s directions to the place was inaccurate. The villa is listed on google maps - that location is accurate.
Your guide to Crete
All About Crete
Not only is Crete the largest of the Greek islands, but it’s also the fifth biggest in the entire Mediterranean. With a dramatic mountain range rising out of the sea and running across its 160-mile-wide span and natural harbors peppered along its northern coast, the varied topography means there’s something for everyone. Adventurers flock to hike the peaks of the White Mountains, beachcombers marvel at the pink hue of the sandy beaches of Elafonisi, celebrity jetsetters enjoy the high life in the former fishing village of Elounda, and towns like Agios Nikolaos manage to mix it all, with nature, marinas, shopping, and beaches.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Crete
As the most southern of the Greek islands, Crete’s temperatures tend to be a touch lower than its neighbors. Its mountainous areas add to cooler air flow, making the island-wide averages in the 50s and 60s Fahrenheit in the summer, but in the mid-60s to mid-80s on the northern side. As the rainy season comes (January through March), so do the chills, with averages in the 30s and 40s and high 40s to 60s in the north. Spring and fall are ideal travel periods, with a general range of 50s to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Seawater may be cooler in the spring than fall, but nature is in full bloom in April and May. With its varied zones, pack in layers to prepare for any kind of weather.
Top things to do in Crete
Palace of Knossos
The size of two football fields, the ruins of this palace date back to the prehistoric Minoan civilization (part of the Bronze Age), which ended around 1100 B.C.E.
Rethymnon Old Town
Venetian Renaissance architecture is garnished with Turkish touches in the narrow lanes of this seaside neighborhood.
Samaria Gorge
The highlight of the island’s White Mountains is this massive gorge — thought to be Europe’s longest — at an altitude of about 4,000 feet. A day-long, 10-mile hike leads to Agia Roumeli, where a boat ride back to Chora Sfakion passes by some of Crete’s most beautiful beaches.
Heraklion Architectural Museum
For codebreakers, this may be one of the best places to try to solve a mystery. The Phaistos Disk clay tablet, with symbols etched from the Minoan period, still hasn’t been deciphered — and that’s just one highlight of the impressive prehistoric collection.
Malia
The small northern coastal town has the best of both worlds. There’s Old Town, with its charming narrow streets, and Dimokratias Street — better known as Beach Road — with its lively nightlife. Nearby Hersonissos (also written Chersonissos) provides a scaled-back version of both.
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