Stop searching any further and book this place! You'll feel at home as soon as you step through the door. From the cosy bed, to the terrace - where you can enjoy a spectacular view along with some delicious homemade treats - it's exactly what the doctor ordered. Some really nice beaches and places of historical note are only a short drive away and Kate & Kostis will make you feel so incredibly welcome that you won't want to leave! Enjoy your holiday!

View was amazing and location is close to the downtown area and many beaches! Even going to the south side of the island only took less than 2 hours. Some of the best hospitality we've ever experienced; everyone was so wonderful including others we met around the Crete area. Would love to stay here again! Our hosts were the kindest people and made our trip to Greece that much more memorable.

Where we stayed was perfect for us. Only a few Kilometres from Heraklion yet very secluded with an exceptional view. Near to the important archaeological sites, and also to a variety of beaches. We were fortunate enough to sample some of the home produced products grown by the owners.yoghurt, fruit, cakes, eggs, herbs. It was clear the owners were concerned that we had a good time and that they also wished to feel happy with what they offered. We liked the furnishings, pictures , and layout of the apartment which showed care and quality. It was a short stay and we were sorry to go. Our four year old was also very happy here. It is very rare for us to write reviews- In this case we would thoroughly recommend this apartment and thanks to the owners.

This place had been really amazing as a home away from home for us. The view was great, the garden was welcoming and the place felt warm and comforting. It is a little far from the city centre so a car would be highly recommended but we enjoyed this place precisely because its away from crowded areas. We had a great time cooking and enjoying the view and Kate always checked in to see if everything was okay. She was also very generous with providing us lots of yummy food. We had a great time interacting with Kate and Kostis - the owners who live just above this home. This was definitely one of the best airbnb we've ever stayed at! Highly recommended :)

One of the best airbnb experiences we have ever had. They are extremely welcoming hosts, easily accommodated a last minute change, helped with airport transfers and other driving help when possible, provided a map of the local area of Crete with excellent recommendations, the cooking class was an incredible and authentic experience, garden was full of fresh veggies to use in your own cooking, stunning views and in a great location, the local town is away from the hustle and bustle of Heraklion. Kate and Kostis are some of the loveliest people you will meet, with great local knowledge and friendly conversation.

It was the first time we did air b&b and it was just amazing!! Kate & Kostis treated us like family members and we really felt confortable and like at home. the house is as shown in the pictures - just beautiful: an amazing view, really quiet and relaxing, and the rooms are big an very clean! We would love to come back again! therefore, we highly recommend this air b&b! also, the location is perfect to do day trips and explore the area around iraklio! Best wishes Claudio and Ramona

Ένα πανέμορφο σπίτι, με καταπληκτικό κήπο, περιτριγυρισμένο από δέντρα, με θέα μαγική! Άνετο, πεντακάθαρο, με πολύ ιδιαίτερη διακόσμηση και φροντισμένο στην κάθε λεπτομέρεια. Οι παροχές του σπιτιού είναι ισάξιες ενός 5άστερου ξενοδοχείου! Η υποδοχή και η φιλοξενία του Κωστή και της Καίτης είναι πολύ γενναιόδωρη και ζεστή και σε καλωσορίζουν σαν μέλος της οικογένειάς τους! Τα κεράσματα που περιμένουν τους επισκέπτες είναι φτιαγμένα με πολύ αγάπη από τα χέρια της Καίτης, με ολόφρεσκα υλικά από το περιβόλι του Κωστή, και φυσικά πεντανόστιμα! Η ιδανική επιλογή για όσους αναζητούν το τέλειο!!! Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ για όλα, είστε υπέροχοι!

By far the best AirBnB we have ever stayed at, the host were amazing, the food was amazing, and the view of Crete was --- again AMAZING. When we first came and checked in, Katie greeted us with home made food and so down to earth hospitality. It was like we we transported back home with much more than we could ever ask for. Anything we needed from information to help finding places to eat and see, both hosts went out of their way to be available when we called. We will definitely be coming back, and I will be recommending this location and most of all this AirBnB to all my friends and family. Again thank you for making such a short vacation that we had, SO memorable, and fun. Can't wait to go back and enjoy such a great location and friends.

This is a wonderful place to relax and unwind set in beautiful countryside with great views and no tourists. Very friendly and relaxed. Viglatoras has a 3-generation tradition of family hospitality! 3 apartments in a row and I 2 or 3 more so a couple of families can be accommodated each with private apartments. Large terraces shaded by grape vines to read or just sit and chat both by the house and in front of the apartments. Anastasia is always ready to make coffee or orange juice and can cook meals with a little advance notice. Rooms are thoroughly cleaned, linens refreshed every 2nd day.

One of my best experience in Airbnb. The house is great, not so big but very cozy. You have everything you need, even a little bath. Outside you can find chairs and table and have a breakfast under vine. The house is situated in a small Cretan village, surrounded by vines, olive trees, pomegranates etc. Anastasia and her husband are incredibly nice. They can provide you all the information you might need about the island, restaurants, give you some tips if you need. I really recommend this Airbnb, they are the best :)

Nie tylko miejsce było urocze - Anastasia jest wspaniałą osobą! Nie dość, że willa jej rodziny jest skarbem, to całe jej otoczenie sprawia, że podczas pobytu w Sarchos czuliśmy się jak w bajce! Anastasia przyjęła nas jak parę królewską oferując lokalne wino i przysmaki. Z kolei jej mąż pokazał nam miejsca, w które powinniśmy się jeszcze udać - mniej turystyczne, wyjątkowe i nie odwiedzane zbyt często przez komercyjnych klientów. Jestem ambasadorem tego miejsca!

Incroyable!! Amazing!!! Nikos,sa femme Andronicky et leurs 3 enfants nous ont superbement accueilli dans leur hameaux familial. Nikos, his wife and their 3 kids welcome us so kindly in their lovely house. L'appartement est tout neuf avec une chambre, un grand salon, une cuisine équipée et une grande terrasse à 300 degrés avec une vu sur les vignes de la famille et les oliviers de la région. It's a new flat with a room, a big living room, an equipped kitchen and a large terrace with a nice view on the vine and the olive trees. Le village de Dafnes est Perché au sommet d'une colline et bénéficie d'un petit vent agréable :). The Dafnes village is on the top of the hill and there is a nice breeze :). Nikos a pris plaisir à faire découvrir Heraklion à mon mari et Andronicky esthéticienne ongulaire a pris soin de mes ongles avant la rentrée. Notre fille Zélie a été adopté par leur jolie famille. Nikos was happy to show the city heraklion to my husband. Andronicky is an esthetician and she took good care of my nails. As well they were very kind with our daughter zélie. Nous repartons avec de jolies souvenirs et surtout des nouveaux amis. Je vous recommande fortement ce logement si vous voulez vivre une expérience crétoise unique. We left with beautiful memories and new friends. I fully recomand their house if you Want to have a unique cretan experience.

We have just spent two great weeks in Niko's place in Dafnes. The place is exactly as described. Nikos and all is family were very nice and gave us precious information on the area when we asked for it. Good quality/price ratio, we warmly recommand this place.

L'appartement est spacieux et moderne, avec une très belle vue

Superbe vue, grand appartement tout équipé et hôtes super accueillant ainsi que leur magnifique famille. Ils vous font découvrir la vie crétoise, leurs mets, boisson et des petits endroits sympa. Je recommande grandement.

Best host I ever had! Amazing place with a fantastic view and kind and generous Cretean hospitality. Thank you for the olive oil, wine, raki, nuts, sweet and everything else. Looking forward to come back and stay much longer. Highly recommended!

Logement au top, hyper propre et bien situé ! Un super accueil également :)

accueil normal et sympathique par son épouse

Πρόκειται για ενα πανέμορφο και πεντακάθαρο σπίτι με εκπληκτική θέα. Οι οικοδεσπότες είναι πρόθυμοι για οποιαδήποτε πληροφορία ή βοήθεια. Το συστήνουμε ανεπιφύλακτα.

Lia's place is absolutely beautiful and spacious. One of the best places I've stayed from airbnb. I would love to stay there again. Lia is very helpful, provided bottle water for the stay, eggs from her chicken, olive oil from her home and Soda for my daughter. :) She also recommended us to rent a car and we could totally understand why. The location is very central if you drive. I don't have a license... but we managed to call taxis at the same village which is very convenient and the services were on the spot. We love Crete and Lia's place!

Everything was perfect! The appartement, the view, and above all Lia's hospitality.

Lia's place is amazing, very spacious with a treadmill and well equipped kitchen which we didn't have a chance to use. If you are worried about mosquitoes or the heat of Greece in the summer, it is not a problem at all. The place is cooling, clean and mosquito free. It would be convenient if you have a car because the flat is away from city centre. Lia is a very helpful host. She left a small notebook in which she suggested which beach or attractions to go to. A great place to stay in the summer. Thanks Lia!

Lia's house is a great air BnB. It is clean and is very well equipped. It's on an olive grove and has a beautiful view particularly at sunset. It's about a 10-15 min drive into Heraklion. Lia is a wonderful host, she was available to answer all yestions very promptly! I would highly recommend this air BnB.

L'appartamento è molto carino e moderno.Pulitissimo e fornito per cucinare.L'host mette a disposizione una sua guida e cartine e materiale su (URL HIDDEN) trova a pochi km da heraklion in collina ed è immerso in un uliveto.L'host è davvero gentile e ci ha fornito l'olio da lei (URL HIDDEN) e le uova delle sue galline!Consigliatissimo!

Lia was a fantastic host. Whilst she was away during our stay, she remained very communicative and arranged alternate ways to ensure our arrival was comfortable. Her home is beautiful, very clean and you feel at ease amongst the trees and stunning view out to sea. The location offers a nice reprieve from the busy city centre, just be mindful of transportation. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Lia was an amazing host, communication was perfect and she helped us with any queries we had during our week stay. When we arrived, Lia showed us a couple of nearby places including a great grocery store and a local Taverna which was so good we visited twice during our stay. Lia's place is in a small village 15 minutes away from the centre of Heraklion and the perfect base to visit other parts of the Island. I would recommend hiring a car if you want to explore and visit different beaches etc. The apartment was really clean and comfy and exactly the same as in the pictures. I would also recommend trying out the Turkish bath while you are there! The view was beautiful and all in all a very charming place to stay. As you can see, I could not recommend Lia's place any more, her hospitality was great and I hope to go back in the nearby future. Thank you for making our trip so lovely!

Lia´s place is as perfect as the photos let expect! We enjoyed the stunning view over the valley below and the sea. The interior style is modern, very tasteful and yet cozy, we liked it very much. The house is located in a nice village very close to Iraklio and Knossos. It's a great base for day trips to the coast and the hinterland for hiking and exploring the minoan cultural sites. The best experience of our stay was Lia's hospitality. She is very helpful and kind. Highly recommended!

We can only echo the sentiments and experiences of other reviewers: Foteini is a wonderful and generous host and the house is very spacious, clean and comfortable, located amidst olive, pine and fruit trees, offering a verdant view of rolling hills and Heraklion in the distance. Foteini contacted us a few days before our arrival with very detailed instructions on how to get to her house (it's a good idea to arrive before it gets dark on the first day and to have a GPS in the car as the turn to her house can be easy to miss). Foteini welcomed us very warmly and spoiled us from the start with a bottle of wine, raki and delicious home-made cookies (we got the recipe!) We had a very comfortable and relaxing stay at the flat, and appreciated the peace and quiet, especially as we had had a hectic couple of days before our arrival. We also loved the fact that Foteini's house was located very close to Knossos which meant that we could arrive there early (8.30 am) and beat the crowds. We'd definitely consider staying here again and highly recommend it! Efharisto poli, Foteini! :)

Foteini is a super host! The house is far away from the noisy Heraklion but you can get there in few minutes! Very clean, full equipped (washing machine, dishwasher...) and with an amazing view !

Foteini was a wonderful host, making us so welcome to her wonderful home, which is perfectly situated to explore the Herakleion area. The description and photos are accurate - in fact the villa is even better than we had imagined. She went out of her way to make us comfortable and provided comprehensive information on the local area and the important places to visit. We would unreservedly recommend this location to prospective visitors.

It was a pleasure to stay

We had a fantastic stay. Foteini was very friendly and made sure we have everything we needed. She is very knowledgeable and gave as a lot of helpful tips on where to go and what to do. The apartment is exactly as described, very spacious, clean, very well equipped and has a great view. The beds were very comfortable as well and there is plenty of space to store your things. The location is a bit far away from Heraklion, so a car is necessary. In summary I can highly recommend staying at Foteini’s place.

We had a fabulous stay at Foteini's place. She was an absolutely wonderful host, giving us lots of recommendations of places to visit and being very kind to our children. We arrived to a very comfortable apartment, a bottle of wine, freshly made cake, and a bunch of fruit. During our stay we visited with her on a few occasions and she shared some of the local foods she had made, including freshly collected greens from the area. The views from her place are spectacular, and it is very convenient to visit Knossos and Iraklios and the surrounding region. Highly recommend!

Foteini è stata una host gentilissima e piena di attenzioni. La casa è molto bella, luminosa e in una posizione fantastica, la notte si vede solo la città e il mare dall'alto e si sente solo il rumore delle cicale. ottima scelta

Forteini is an amazing person. She is very generous and helpful in everything. The place and the house are fantastic. The view from the house is beautiful.

This is a gorgeous place just outside of Heraklion. It has an amazing view, adorable garden space, and is generally a great place to escape to after adventuring around Crete. You have the whole bottom floor to yourself with its own entrance. Evi is an amazing host, really sweet and available if you need her. If I ever come back to Crete I'm definitely staying with her again. She made our trip perfect.

Δε θα μπορούσαμε πραγματικά να έχουμε καλύτερη οικοδέσποινα απο την Εύη! Κ η Εύη και ο Λάζαρος ειναι άνθρωποι που μαζι με το σπίτι τους, σου ανοίγουν και την καρδιά τους! Ειναι και οι δυο γλυκύτατοι και πρόθυμοι να βοηθήσουν σε ο,τι κι αν χρειαστείς! Το σπίτι τους ειναι πανέμορφο με μια υπεροχη θέα στη θάλασσα! Έχει μια πίσω αυλίτσα πολυ δροσερή όλες τις ώρες της ημέρας και ενα χώρο μπροστά με μαγευτική θέα στη θάλασσα! Στο σπίτι μας είχαν τα παντα που θα μπορούσαμε να χρειαστούμε κατα τη διαμονή μας! Πραγματικά τους νιώθουμε πια δικούς μας ανθρώπους κ ελπίζω να τους ξαναδώ σύντομα!

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Woche in Evis Appartement. Die liebevoll perfekt ausgestattete und saubere Wohnung bot uns mehr als nur einen Platz zum Schlafen. Evi war eine herzensgute Gastgeberin bei der man sich wie zu Hause fühlt. Es mangelte an wirklich nichts, sodass wir jederzeit zurückkehren würden und jedem diese Wohnung absolut empfehlen können. Obwohl die Wohnung sehr nah an der Stadt liegt, ist sie sehr ruhig und man hat einen fantastischen Blick über Heraklion. Ferner konnten wir unseren Mietwagen direkt vor der Haustür parken. Vielen Dank Evi für die tolle Woche! Wir haben uns sehr gefreut dich kennenlernen zu dürfen!

Nous recommandons cette place à n'importe qui. La maison est impeccable, encore mieux que sur les photos. Nous avons eu un accueil sans pareil, rempli de gentillesse.

L'appartamento si trova poca distanza dal centro di Heracklion. Comodo, moderno, dotato di tutti in comfort, molto pulito. Inoltre, a renderlo speciale, vi è la gentilezza di chi ci ha ospitato. Ci hanno portato un sacco di albicocche buonissime appena colte e un liquore tipico greco :) consigliatissimo!

Evi and Marina are amazing hosts, friendly and helpful; the house was clean, nice and quiet, we had all we needed and it also has a wonderful view, is easy to reach different locations, the beach is only 15 minutes away and we really enjoyed our time there. Communicating with Evi or her daughter Marina was easy and efficient, they gave us some advice about what to visit and suggested some nice restaurants and bars; also they gave us some goodies from their garden and home made sweets! We will definitely came back in the future!

Très bel appartementsur les hauteurs d Herakllion. Accueil parfait avec de petites attentions bien agreables (gâteau, raki, fruits frais, beurre et yaourt au frigo). C'est le top du top. On peut y aller les yeux fermés mais avec un gps qui fonctionne pour trouver la route Olof Palme. L'appartement est très agréable, spacieux, moderne avec beaucoup de petites choses qui rendent la vie agreable. Encore merci à Evi pour nous avoir confié sa maison.

Excellent!! Nous avons passé un très très bon séjour, l'appartement est très fonctionnel et fidèle aux photos. Très bien placé, à une dizaine de minutes en voiture de la capitale, permet de profiter du calme et d'une très jolie vue sur la ville et la mer. Evi et son mari sont très accueillants. Nous recommandons vivement ce logement!

Oh my goodness! My friend and I just loved Montserrat's place! She was super helpful and very communicative and accommodating. It was a pleasure corresponding with her leading up to the trip. Her friend Giorgos picked up my friend (who arrived a day earlier than me) and drove her to the property... And gave her fresh grapes and figs from his village! He was very helpful throughout our stay. We both loved him. The property itself is simple and clean and absolutely charming. (And I'm compulsive about cleanliness) Everything was as advertised and better! It's located in a lovely little village about 20 minutes outside of Heraklion, and it was definitely worth the trip. It felt like we were truly getting to know Crete. There's a family taverna right next door with really great food, a gorgeous view, a pomegranate tree growing in the eating area, and a sweet dog to encourage you to come get a meal. And speaking of dogs, there are a couple of great dogs in the village, plus a little square where the women sit and chat. It felt like movie. OK, here's the best part: the spacious balcony has a STUNNING view of the valley. It was absolutely heaven to sit out there and relax after a day of sightseeing. And there is a fig tree next to the balcony that smelled so wonderful that I'm tearing up just thinking about it. If you demand a luxurious experience and don't like driving on hilly backroads, Montserrat's place isn't for you. But everyone else should book now!!!

Our stay in Katalagari was wonderful, mostly due to the apartment we rented. We were met by Giorgos, Montserrat's assistance at the airport and this was particularly helpful. Giorgos helped us with our car rental process and then was our guide to the apartment, and this was particularly helpful since it was night. He showed us the apartment and left us a bunch of home grown grapes. The apartment is very large and comfortable. The community is quiet, but has a wonderful tavern (located next door to the apartment), a mini market and a gas station within a couple of kilometers. We were able to easily drive to all areas of the island from this site and appreciated being away from the big city. If being in a quiet area with nice valley views (from the back terrace) appeals then this is your vacation spot.

This little house has all you need, including a fantastic view. It is near to Heraklion and still in a very quiet village. We spent a fantastic Easter week and got to know the neighbours. Giorgos, Montserrat's friend, helped us to get started. Don't miss the Griffon vultures (not Bearded!), Booted Eagles and all flowers, including several species of orchids, on the mountain Jouchtas.

Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Netter Ort, überall freundliche Menschen, super Unterkunft mit allem was man braucht. Kommen gerne wieder.

The place was incredible, with a beautiful view on the mountains, fast wifi connection and the village Katalagari is the real Greece! Montserrats friend, Giorgos picked up U.S. At the airport and helped us find a car Nd lead us to the apartment. He showed us everything and was really kind. I wish more people came to Montserrats place to experience something different than just a regular hotel. It's just a minute from beautiful ancient village of Archanes and 6 km from the palace of Knossos. Why would anyone choose a different place than this to stay in Heraklion region? :)) thanks a lot Montserrat!

Der Freund von Monserrat hat uns in Archanes getroffen und ist mit seinem Auto zur Wohnung vorrausgefahren. Das war sehr hilfreich. Auf dem Foto (das erste) sieht es so aus, als ob das Haus freisteht und dass kein angrenzendes Nachbarhaus gibt, darum waren wir etwas überrascht, dass die Taverne direkt an die Terrasse des Hauses angrenzt. Das Dorf ist sehr traditionell und freundlich. Die benachbarte Taverne bietet eine tradtionelle kretische Küche.

The apartment was absolutely fantastic. It's very spacious and has all the essentials. There is a girar view of the beautiful landscape from the balcony as well! Giorgos, the guy who greeted us was very friendly and helpful. We went to the small restaurant next door and they served us delicious food with huge portions! They were also very kind. The little village of Katalagari is peaceful and traditional and in the middle of the wine district making it a great location. Overall would highly recommend!!

Ochota hostitele byla v poradku. Čistota nas zklamala. Take sousedstvi s tavernou nebylo to nejlepsi, co se soukromí tyče.

Manolis house is a perfect spot for living the cretan culture and not being just a tourist .His family will welcome you like family and you will feel like home .They offered us fruits from their garden and a bottle of raki . the house is big ,with a lot of light and you will have everything you need inside . The house is in a small traditional village away from the tourist paths .. 5 min away by car is Choudetsi where there is a big music school for world music .Every week there are concerts and events . Manolis house is absolutely recommended and we would like to come back soon !

My family had great time to stay here. We already saved this apartment for next visit to Crete. Apartment is very roomy and gives nice home like feeling. By house are growing walnut and fig trees, so if you plan to go there closer to end of summer, you have possibility to taste some nuts and fruits. We get there by rented car, this place is a bit off standard tourist routs, for us it was very good. You will not regret staying here, I guarantee :)

great place, excellent communication and host

Résidence en pierre absolument charmante! Le jardin et la vue sont splendide. Nous aurions tant aimé rester plus qu'une nuit pour profiter des lieux au bord de la piscine. Bâtisse traditionnel avec charme et confort. L'hôte est vraiment super sympa. Je recommande!

This is an excellent place if you are looking for the real Crete. Nikos and the other staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The village is as far from touristic as you can get - which is exactly what we were looking for. There is very nice authentic restaurant and winery near by.

Appartement spacieux et confortable , très propre, idéal pour grande famille ou groupe. Accueil sympathique. Il faut impérativement avoir une voiture car très isolé , mais permet de visiter les villages aux alentours et reste à moins de 20 kilomètres des plages.

L' appartamento è dotato di tantissimi comfort , una cucina super funzionale con tantissimi accessori . Al nostro arrivo il proprietario è stato molto cordiale facendoci trovare in frigo bevande fresche . Purtroppo la casa si trova in un piccolo villaggio lontano dal centro e quindi la macchina diventa essenziale per ogni spostamento. La casa ha una terrazza molto bella sulle colline dalla quale si può ammirare un bel tramonto e godere del fresco in estate

Мы пробыли в аппартаментах всего 3 дня и остались очень довольны. Во-первых приятно удивило, что можно было оставит арендованную машину во дворе, где и распологаются аппартаменты в доме, напоминающем таун хаус. В аппартаментах все обставлено в современном стиле, на кухне приятно удивила бытовая техника NEFF, помимо плиты и духовки имеется и микроволновая печь и посудомоечная машина и даже кофеварка. Также порадовала большая гостиная с выходом на терассу. Особо хочу отметить наличие кондиционеров в каждом помещении, а также наличие маскитных сеток на окнах, что очень важно для тех, кто не имеет возможности пользоваться кондиционерами. Хозяину большое спасибо, несмотря на то, что мы опоздали, он нас ждал, встретил лично, все объяснил и показал, в день отъезда не назначал определенного времени выезда, мы покинули сей чудесный дом в комфортное для нас время.

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Merci Péva pour ton accueil certes à distance mais au top !!! Apparemment très bien situé à Knossos, même pas 10 minutes de l'hyper centre d'Héraklion et de sa marina. Une vue à couper le souffle !

Awesome place!! Kind service, big apartment, fantastic views.

A terrific apartment, big, clean, new building, huge veranda with an amazing view all the way to see and then island near by, overlooking the city of Irakleion. Agreat bargain and a fantastic hostess, on top of that. I was sorry to go as.my vacation came to an end.

Very nice and helpful host!

Pėva's place is fantastic value for money. She was very helpful and flexible with the check in. This is a spacious apartment with a great view. The kitchen could be better equipped which is only a problem if you plan a lot of self catering. It was no problem for us

Ρενα è stata una host fantastica e molto disponibile! Appena arrivata a casa mi ha accompagnato a fare la spesa in un supermercato non lontano da casa sua dato che non avevo la macchina e l'appartamento si trova un po' fuori mano. Ottima sistemazione per una notte strategica ad Heraklion.

L'accueille était formidable comme l'appartement qui était même d'une qualité haut dessus de nos espérances :) Merci aussi à Peva pour toute les attentions qu'elle nous à donné, c'est une hôte génial!! ( le raki était excellent ) Je recommande cette appartements et j'ai même hâte d'y revenir !!

Reena's place is a nice spot to stay, with a great view over Heraklion and the south edge of the town. It is quiet, big and clean, not too far from the city center (15 min with one bus line). Reena was a great host, really caring for her guests. I can clearly recommend a stay at her place.

Casette in pietra molto interessanti sulla vetta di una montagna! Panoramico, bisogna considerare la distanza rispetto al paese. Accoglienza, pulizia e tranquillità perfette. Ideale per riposare qualche giorno nella natura o come base per escursioni montanare.

L'accoglienza di Irini e Yannis è stata più che eccellente, la tenuta è in un posto meraviglioso isolato e suggestivo. Abbiamo trascorso gli ultimi due giorni di una vacanza itinerante per Creta in questa località fuori dai soliti percorsi, e non potevamo fare scelta migliore! Siamo stati ospitati in una casa di pietra open space con soppalco letto, e una grande zona cucina/soggiorno, un letto matrimoniale e due divani/letto, in due adulti e due bambini, e siamo stati benissimo grazie agli spazi generosi e sopratutto al fresco in casa che ristorava dal caldo esterno. La piscina a disposizione con acqua fresca è sicuramente un punto di forza. Abbiamo chiesto alla nostra host di cenare e fare colazione sul posto, e all'unanimità abbiamo votato la cucina di Irini come la migliore che abbiamo assaggiato sull'isola! Il tocco casalingo ha reso ogni piatto apprezzatissimo! La casa è dotata di una ampia e comoda cucina se si vuole essere autonomi. A pochi passi dalla tenuta Yannis ha una piccola fattoria con capre pecore oche e pavoni, e produce formaggi di capra favolosi che potrete gustare appena fatti. Yannis è stato meraviglioso con i bambini, facendogli fare un giretto a dorso d'asino nei paraggi e facendo loro provare a tirare al bersaglio con l'arco. Un angolo di paradiso per coppie e famiglie con bambini anche piccoli. Consigliatissimo.

Des hôtes charmants et très attentionnés, un super gîte dans un endroit splendide. L'auberge est un délice. Merci pour tout

Super hospitable, could not be better. A beautiful view over the mountains. Very nice Hosts, super accomondation. Perfect for families (goats, Sheep, Donkey, cheese Making, ans many more) super relaxed for Managers too!

What an amazing paradise. So peaceful and tranquil. Irini and her husband Yanni are amazing hosts. We were welcomed right away into our amazing guest house. Kids were happy to see the different animals and splash around in the pool. After a long ride through the mountains a little bottle of local Raki, pears and walnuts awaited us in our room. Irini cooks with tradition and from the heart, everything is sourced from the farm or from local neighbours. We had amazing goat, rabbit, stuffed peppers and Irini even showed me the secret to her Moussaka (Bechamel made with fresh goat and sheep milk from that morning). I would recommend this place to everyone to feel a little closer to heaven. The sunrise and sunset over the mountains and view of Heraklion is breathtaking. Thank you so much for a most memorable experience. We definitely hope to come back some day in the future. Maybe closer to the fall when Yanni roasts entire cuts of meat over the olive wood fire.

Evrything was ok. Not much to say since we stayed less than 12 hours.

Was für ein Erlebnis! Wir hatten das Glück an diesem Ort zwei Tage verbringen zu können. So ruhig, so entspannt und so eine feine Küche erlebt man nicht so häufig. Evi und ihre Familie sind unglaublich gastfreundlich und schauen, dass es einem an nichts fehlt. Der Weg den Berg hinauf ist nicht ganz einfach - aber es lohnt sich. Wer die Ruhe ohne Touristen sucht ist hier richtig.

Loved the silence at night. Loved the fresh air and cool temperature (in August). Loved the stars and milky way. Studio was spacious and well laid out, the food cooked by Mrs Irini fantastic, the hospitality of everyone above any expectation. Mrs Irini also showed me how to make cheese from goat milk which was a unique experience for me. I would return. Thank you all!

Very quite and cozy place with truly breathtaking view. Irini and her family are very kind and hospitable hosts.

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Maria was a wonderful and really warm hostess. She made us feel at home and was very helpful and available with everything we needed. She welcomed us with a bottle of raki and fresh fruit from her garden. Her home was really cosy with an amazing view over the sea and the town of Heraklion. We found a fridge full of food and everything we needed for our stay. Our rooms were all air-conditioned and the house really clean. We highly recommend this beautiful appartement and we are planning to come back!

Maria is one of the most kindhearted and generous people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She welcomed us into her beautiful home with fresh fruit, freshly baked bread from her mother and many other delicious local treats. The apartment is only a ten minute drive to the city center but you feel like you're in the countryside. You can sit on the balcony and enjoy the most lovely sunset views perched up on a hill overlooking olive tree grooves. While there are many markets and cafes in walking distance a car is necessary staying here. It's a quick drive to wine country, beaches, historical sites, downtown and pretty much everything! Maria was always readily available to answer any questions we had and provided great recommendations for us! The apartment itself is very modern and spacious stocked with everything you need and more! It was a very comfortable stay that we will never forget!!

Appartement parfait pour rayonner autour d'Heraklion. Moderne, lumineux, très bien entretenu et super bien équipé, au delà de nos attentes! Maria est une hôte extraordinaire, elle nous a laissé les essentielle dans le frigo et avait même prévu ce qu'il faut pour notre bébé. Nous n'avons jamais été aussi bien accueillis!!! On y retourne dès que possible.

Maria nous a reçu comme des rois, nous avons toujours été en contact avant pendant et même après notre sejour chez elle. Les photos sur le sites sont exactes L'appartement est très beau avec un très beau balcon et une vue imprenable sur Heraklion et la mer . 2 belles chambres un grand salon et une cuisine tout cela très fonctionnelle avec tout le confort et tres propre quand nous sommes arrivés avec un Welcome pack qui nous a enchantés, merci Maria a très vite quand nous reviendrons en Crète

Maria's apartment was ideal for us since it combined the peacefulness of living in the countryside while being still inside the city. The apartment was perfect in all regards, it was clean, comfortable and full of light. We loved the place! Maria was an amazing host, she was always available and prompt to offer her help. She had the apartment ready for us and provided everything we needed, from toiletries to food. She was really warm and friendly all the time, we felt right at home from the start. We highly recommend Maria's apartment. It was an excellent experience!

A fantastic apartment on the outskirts of Heraklion with a wonderful view - just as described, even better. As we had a car, Maria's place was perfectly situated for us making trips around Heraklion, Rethymno, to the east of the Island and going south. Concerning time on the beach, it took about 15 minutes by car to go to Karteros beach east of Heraklion which we liked. Now to Maria's apartment: It was a very comfortable, quiet and pleasant place to stay. Maria is a lovely and perfect host, she had provided for all food we needed in the beginning, and we were welcome to help ourselves with everything she had. There are maps and suggestions for supermarkets etc. As it is her place, the kitchen and all other rooms are very well equipped and had everything we might ever need. Thanks again, Maria!

We didn't find the apartment since Garmin is not that reliable, Maria came to us and show us the way to her apartment. It was a nice and unforgettable welcome. Maria prepared fruits and caddies nuts for us, and Ouzo :) Maria showed us everything we need, Grocery supermarket and resteraunts, it was very good resteraunts (not the crappy recommended in Travisor ). Rooms are ideal for family, around 4-5people , everything was well equipped, Wash machine and dry machine is very useful! And Maria prepared many stuff for our baby, the bed ,the wipes paper, and even the milkbottle and the nippel. it's so sweet. definitely recommend it, we will come back, after 4 days in Maria's apartment , now we arrived at this 5star hotel, but we all missed Maria's comfortable and nice apartment ! thank you Maria!!

Wundervolles Haus in Alleinlage Nähe Heraklion mit traumhaften Garten mit Oliven Bäumen, Feigen Baum, Kräutern usw...idyllisch...sehr nette, hilfsbereite und freundliche Gastgeber. Das Haus ist schwer zu finden...Treffpunkt war am Universitäts Krankenhaus heraklion (mit (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps zu finden)...dort wurden wir abgeholt. Nach den Flug eine wunderbare Erholung in der Ruhe....sehr (URL HIDDEN) besten ein paar Tage!!

Wunderschöne Lage in der Natur und großzügig große Wohnung, nur das Badezimmer ist etwas klein, aber es ist alles Wichtige vorhanden. Man kann so toll im Garten entspannen...! Überall Schwalbenschwänze und kleine Hausgeckos und es duftet nach Kräutern... Mit dem Mietwagen waren die großen Hauptstraßen, die durch ganz Kreta führen, schnell erreicht. Die Gastgeber sind wirklich sehr gastfreundlich, nett und hilfsbereit. Das Einzige, was leider etwas störend war, war das Gebell der Hunde in der Nacht. Zum Glück schließen die Fenster der Wohnung sehr dicht, so dass sich dadurch das Geräusch minimieren ließ. Wir waren begeistert von der Unterkunft und würden hier jederzeit wieder mieten!

Excellent! Highly recommended

Staying at Irini's is not at all like having only a place where to sleep. She was a fantastic host, I was actually taken care by her and her friends like someone of the family. I just would like to thank them all for the lovely time we spent together and the warm welcome, I enjoyed everyting! The apartment is comfortale, it has an amazing view and Irini provided all I could need for a perfect stay. Highly recommended!

Irini is a wonderful host. After a small confusion with directions to the place, she met us at the apartment and showed us everything we needed. The place is just far enough outside of the city that it's quiet and peaceful but close enough to explore Heraklion and the surrounding areas by car. The apartment itself is clean, well equipped and very nice - the shower is powerful too which was a big bonus! Would highly recommmend staying at Irini's place.

Ein sehr schönes Apartment, von der kleinen Terrasse vor dem Haus hat man einen tollen Blick auf die Umgebung von Heraklion und kann wunderbare Sonnenaufgänge erleben. Es liegt ca. 7km außerhalb Heraklions und man sollte ein Auto haben um hinzukommen. Das Haus ist nicht einfach zu finden aber Irene hilft sehr, sie hat uns vom Flughafen zu ihrem Haus gelotst, sodaß es kein großes Problem war. Wir haben von dort wunderbare Ausflüge in de Stadt, nach Knossos und in den Süden Kretas unternommen.

Irene was a superb host , I didn't hesitate to ask for anything and she imediate replied with a smile!Even though the house was away from the center of Heraklion the comute was easy due to the busses (the bus station was nearby) .The house was like a cottage house , peacefull and quiet in addition to Heraklion, and it was only some minutes away of the urban life style of the city center! But most of all I felt it like it was my own house , Ιrene didn't disturb me ,not even once! To sum up it was a pleasant visit and I would revisit for sure!

Πολύ ευρύχωρο σπίτι, πολύ άνετο κρεβάτι, συνεργάσιμη οικοδέσποινα!

Irini provideds a home away from home! I really appreciate all the help she provides, picking up from the airport and recommending on transport/activities in Heraklion. Such a beautiful view from this apartment! The neighbours are really friendly too!

Another wonderful stay at Irini's apartment. Apartment has all you need bed, bathroom, cooker, washing machine and wifi. Lovely view, bakery, taverna, supermarket and bus service all within walking distance. Irini is a perfect host. Will definitely visit again

From the moment I met Irini at the port in Crete, I knew that I had met someone special. A kinder, considerate spirit I have yet to meet; a true jewel among the stars. The many kindnesses that Irini showed me are too numerous to mention. But, I have to mention one: Irini has that rarest of gifts: the ability to uplift your spirit. Irini, and her boyfriend Stelios, took me to a traditional Cretan taverna, up in mountains for Stelios's Name Day. The food was out of this world and I will be adding the dishes to my cooking repertoire. Also, while Irini had to attend a seminar in Athens, Stelios took me out around the city. We visited the Talos shopping mall, where we experienced a Traditional Greek dancing exhibition, which was fantastic, and had a sublime American hamburger at a restaurant called Yankees The apartment was my home for a month, and surpassed all my expectations; it met all my needs. It is perfect as a home base for exploring Crete. Suitable for solo travellers, and couples with a small child. There is a kiosk shop, fruit/veg shop, supermarket, butcher, 2 tavernas, coffer shop, and a fantastic bakery - with wonderful staff - all within walking distance of the apartment. The neighbourhood is a 15-20 min bus ride to the centre of Herkalion. It is a quiet neighbourhood and has stunning views from the front door. Whilst there, I saw a white owl and some kind of hawk right outside the apartment! My next door neighbours, Gorgos, Eliftheria and their daughter Athena were very friendly. They treated me with a traditional Cretan barbecue which was phantastika. Irini and Stelios made my trip exceptional. True friends for life. I definitely want to return in 2017.