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Garden villa with private pool and sea view.
Thank you for the wonderful time in this cute house. We enjoyed the quiet and private atmosphere. We especially liked the many places in the garden and the fantastic view of the sea. Check-in was completely problem-free and our hosts were always available. The kitchen is not that great. Dishes and cutlery were dirty and the dishwasher was broken. The beds are not optimal for tall people. All in all, however, a great airbnb.

Blue horizon, relaxing guesthouse with pool
We came 5 people - my husband and I, with our 2 children and my mother-in-law. First of all, a few days before we arrived Elena (an amazing woman with a perfect english) contacted me and made sure she has all the details so she can prepare a perfect stay for us. The house was super clean and equipped, and the outside was the best! We spent hours in the pool enjoying the amazing nature around us. Elena and her husband Yiorgos are wonderful people - they were very kind, caring and responsive. We wish we could come again next summer 🙏🏻

Beautiful Villa with a Private Swimming Pool !
This house was perfect for the four in our party, each having their own bedroom. The location was quiet and within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Plenty of seating outside to enjoy evenings by the pool.

La Luna Suites 2
Michalis and his wife Maria are great! Just like the apartment, really amazing! Everything is clean, if you have a question they answer right away! I would really recommend this place

Stone Villa, near Heraklion
I would give this place 10 stars if I could. If you aren’t sure if you should stay here or not, I promise you will love the place. It’s beautiful and the host was there to help me and answer questions. He even came to meet me when I got lost so I could follow him to the house! The inside of the house is absolutely gorgeous. The host left us inside enough food, snacks, and beverages to last a week, which was such a pleasant surprise. I recommend renting a car as access to the city is not within walking distance but even in the neighborhood there are two small restaurants and a little convenience store practically right outside the gates of the house. Heraklion is fun and Crete is a beautiful place to rent a car and visit sites. Even balos beach is doable in one day from there if you plan ahead. Then there are other beaches much closer and easier like Voulisma to the east. Or you can take a beautiful drive through the mountains and eat a great with w a view. Much to do! House is perfect!

Hammam, Private Pool & Home Cinema - Green Sight
We really enjoyed our stay here, beautiful views of the ocean and a Hammam sauna that you can’t beat. The yard and pool are lovely and the home has a beautiful modern vibe to help you get settled right in. We really enjoyed our stay and I would definitely recommend!

Charlise Luxury Villa by Cretevasion
We were well received! Angelina was a very nice woman to communicate with. The first night on arrival we got dinner from her because we were delayed 24 hours and the supermarkets were not open. Villa was very clean. Only downside was the wifi in the villa. The connection was very poor and in a room you had no connection at all. After we indicated that there was no wifi, she told me it would be taken care of. After we had raised this, we were in the villa for 9 days. During that remaining time, we didn't hear back from that. The taxi that was offered to take us was also a good taxi service. And all other activities and services offered were high quality. The cleaning ladies were good and thorough in their work which made the villa well maintained. In short, the wifi was a very nice vacation experience and a very nice host.

Pamela's house (private pool and spa)
Everything went so smoth great view nice people!!
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Trinity Seaside Family Maisonette in Gournes
very nice everything, cozy house clean Bravo.

House by the sea 4 Seasons Villa *Private parking!
We had such a lovely time staying at Anna and Leandros' apartment. They were very accommodating about the possibility of an early check-in, and both gave us a very warm and friendly welcome when we arrived. The apartment was very clean, comfortable and cosy, with lovely spots to sit out too. It was the perfect base to explore this side of Crete. Anna and Leandros truly are two of the nicest people we have met. They made sure we had a wonderful time in Crete, giving us lots of suggestions for family activities, places to eat and sights to visit. Thank you for making Crete such a special holiday. We hope to see you again one day, it would be so lovely to meet up if you ever visit the UK :-).

Oasis luxury place
The house was great , new furniture with nice style , the host was there for everything I needed !!!

Blue Coast Garden Apartments - Juniper
Having stayed in the area before, a quiet location was the most important aspect for me along with easy access to the beaches and a short walk into Hersonnisos. I couldn't have wished for a better location. The apartment was quiet with little traffic noise, compact and clean. The nearest beach was just a few minutes walk away with cafes and restaurants next to the beach. Hersonnisos itself was about 15 mins easy walk. The garden was a perfect spot for some sunbathing on those lazy days when you didn't want to leave comforts of home. It was an ideal suntrap. I didn't need anything from George on my 10 days, staying at Blue Coast Gardens -Juniper. but he was within easy reach with a whole host of helpful numbers and contacts made available, should have needed to contact him. It was great having a large comfortable double bed with good quality bedding and Aircon if it got too hot at night. All the equipment provided was in great working order, the apartment spotlessly clean. Loved it!!

Comfy Housing Unit, Close To The Sea
A really nice and calm place with the beach in walking distance. Manos is a really friendly and relaxed person, who welcomed us warmly. Even when we locked ourselves out of the house, he was right there. Restaurants, a local supermarket with homemade honey and very good olive oil is just 5 minutes from the apartment. Would absolutely recommend! Thank you so much, we had a really great time!

Villa Elena - with private, heated swimming pool
We stayed at Villa Elena for a week. ( Family of five / three children age 8,11 and 14. The Villa was lovely - nicer than the photos. We loved the pool - great size, a bit bigger and deeper than expected. The view was was amazing, i miss it already. Beaches, restaurants and shops in walking distance. Everyone was so friendly. George was a brilliant host - very responsive and kind He spent time giving great recommendations which was very helpful. We loved our time in crete and would definitely recommend booking here.

Coast Suite-Luxury Central Beach House
The owners of this place were amazing! They were so nice! The apartment is very clean and organized. The view is absolutely stunning from this place! Recommending everyone to stay here! Would stay here again if we ever visited!

Steliana's House _Top Floor with Private Jacuzzi
Stella's home was absolutely stunning. Comfortable, beautiful decorated, and nestled in the hills overlooking stunning sea views. Stella's father met us upon check-in and we so appreciated all the personal touches. Stella also made every effort to accommodate us during the stay. Thanks again, and while I'm sorry we couldn't stay for the full time, I hope we can be back one day!
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Endless Blue Sea Frontal house #2
Poppy is a very nice host. She lets you feel welcome in her home. As there was nobody coming after us we could stay a few hours more after checkout. The view of the ocean is beautiful, we couldn't get enough of it and it was nice to cool off in the heat. To get to the location it would be better to have a car as it is a residential area. Thank you very much for a beautiful stay!

Stunning house and free car
Firstly - I would like to thank the host for extremely easy check in and out, for fantastic communication and outstanding hospitality. Emmanuel’s place feels like home you never had, cause it’s five minutes walk from the beach, restaurants and shops but you are surrounded by locals, avocado trees and cocks waking you up in the morning. In the house you will find everything you need including comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, beach towels and many, many more. This is definitely one of those places you want to come back to.

Villa Melani
We stayed at Vangelis's house for a week and a half. It's a beautiful home in a very nice location. Vangelis's father caught up with us. Both gentlemen are incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommended for everyone.

House with private pool, isolated, unique view.
We spent a week at Margarita's house. This one matches the listing perfectly. It's a house "in its juice", but in an absolutely amazing setting, quiet and finally quite close to the places to visit. Margarita was a very kind, welcoming and caring host. She lives on the lower floor of the house, but remains very discreet. Her home has totally independent access. The view from the main room of the house is fabulous, same from the deck and pool. We spent long hours contemplating the hills, the sea and the sunsets. We recommend this place for its unique side. Even though the house is a little old-fashioned, it's nice to live in and comfortable.

Marie Melie villa
Great villa with a great location near the main streets, the host was very welcoming and friendly. Everything was perfect, the pool and pool area are beautiful and clean. We went there with my friends and we had an amazing time. 100% recommend

Villa Fabrica-the old olive's mill.
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Manoli’s! The house was stunning, nestled in a beautiful village that made our two-night stay even more special. The property was fully equipped with everything we needed, making it feel like a home away from home. The host was excellent, maintaining great communication. We also loved the nearby restaurant, which was superb and added to the overall experience. We truly had a great time and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!

energy independence house
Excellent hosting, lots of wonderful touches from Katerina and her husband, a large quiet home... For my first days in Crete, speaking only a little English outside of my mother tongue, the immersion seemed totally and "simple". I highly recommend it!

Serenity Villa with pool, Kalesa Heraklion
This home on a hillside outside of Ano Kalisha is spectacular. Ourfamily of six people had more than enough room in this spacious, very well-appointed home. Everything about it is first rate, and the location couldn’t be better. It sits on a hill overlooking hills festooned with olive farms and vineyards, with the sparkling blue Mediterranean providing background. A very large pool, perfectly maintained, will draw you and your family into the water all day. Yet you are only 15 minutes from Heraklion and Knossos. Also, Aris is the perfect host. He drove us to the house when we got to Ano Kalesha and was always on call for any questions that we had. I cannot recommend this house highly enough. I know that you will find that your stay here is one of your best memories of Crete.
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