Amazing place with an incredible view Amazing place with an incredible view We had a fantastic time at Nikos' wonderful place in Ravdoucha and were welcomed by him and his daughter Eleni very warmheartedly, who brought us fresh vegetables, fruits and everything we could have needed. It's necessary to have a car if you stay there, because it is off the beaten track. Therefore we had quiet days and nights, only "disturbed" by the goats that passed our home and the sound of the waves underneath.

We had a fabulous time staying at… We had a fabulous time staying at Sofia's house in Vothanos. Sofia was extremely hospitable and went out her way to make sure we had everything we needed for our holiday. Her recommendations on where to visit in Santorini were very helpful. The cave house is even better than the pictures suggest, spacious, cool, very clean with great outdoor space. No hesitation in recommending to others.

Slice of Paradise…. From the moment we arrived on the lusciously green expanse and sweet floral smelling with vast never ending views of the Mediterranean Sea of this villa in Ravdoucha, Crete we knew we had entered paradise! The location with its private dipping rock based access into the Mediterranean Sea was the most exquisite swims we have ever had! We stayed in Apartment No. 1 and it was sparkling clean, great beach themed decor and VERY comfortable bed! We also had the opportunity to see Apt 2 and it was likewise incredible with an open kitchen concept and beautiful in every aspect. Then there was the outdoor garden with bbq areas in every nook and cranny, fruit trees and flowers exploding with color and scent every step, couches and lounge chairs that it would make it impossible for you simply not to relax and take in the beauty around you and the calming feel of your every intake of the sea air with your every breath. Our host Eleni was for lack of a better word INCREDIBLE! She answered all our questions promptly and helped us with any issues that we had! I can’t recommend this amazing slice of heaven enough! Just hope we can enjoy it again and again in the years to come!

House on the beach - Villa in "Heaven" "Ravdoucha- House on the beach "- We really enjoyed our stay in this villa just outside the small village of Ravdoucha. Angela and her mom were warmly welcomed us. They offered breakfast, ham, eggs, coffee,orange juice, raki, wine, olive oil, pasta etc...everything we needed. Loved the spacious and beautiful villa. It's only a few meters from the sea. There were balconies all around overlooking the sea and mountain and windows to let the light and fresh air in. The views from the villa are stunning at all times of the day and the fantastic sunset! The exterior and interior of the house with the shells, the tranquility,the sound of waves.. It's like in heaven!

Amazing stay in Heliopetra Apartments in Douliana We were for the second time in the beautiful Heliopetra apartments in a very green and well-kept garden with olive trees and pomegranate trees among others. The pool is very well maintained and always crystal clear. The apartments are large and all have their own small terrace. The owner is super nice and cares about the well-being of her guests. The price-performance ratio is exceptional. In the village itself there are two taverns, both of which are highly recommended. One of them is directly adjacent to the apartments and you are virtually there in less than a minute. The ocean can be reached by car in 10 minutes. The next village by the sea, Kalyves, is very nice, as it is a healthy mixture of locals and some tourism. Sun beds are available for free if you consume. At the western end of the village there is a super breakfast cafe namely Café Cactus. Both Chania and Rethymno are easy to reach by car and always worth a trip. In summary: Excellent place to stay if you want to enjoy the somewhat quieter Cretan lifestyle to the fullest.