Charming and serene villa with pool, lush garden, sea and mountain view
Charming and serene villa with large pool, lush garden, and stunning sea and mountain views
Experience Vamos like a local in this charming and serene three-bedroom villa, with private pool surrounded by a lush garden, wild and cultivated with flowers, herbs, fruit trees, and harmonious growth.
With three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, ample patios and balconies, as well as a serene poolside garden, this fantastic home is perfect for couples, families, or groups of friends.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings overlooking the White Mountains and views of the Aegean Sea, plenty of outdoor lounging, grilling, and eating areas.
Our fully renovated kitchen and modern amenities, such as WiFi, a washing machine, and AC, will ensure our guests can relax in style and convenience.
Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area, surrounded by mountains and sea. Dourakis Winery and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountains Protected Forest and Kera. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
The enviable location and quiet grace of Drydakia Villa is a gift, lying above the charming village of Vamos in the prefecture of Apokoronas. Experience what Crete has to offer with a stay, sure to relax and inspire, at our memorable villa.
There are stunning uninterrupted views over the magnificent Lefka Ori Mountains (The White Mountains), Souda Bay, and the Aegean Sea.
Drydakia Villa stands isolated and fully harmonized on a 2000 sqm private hilltop, surrounded by mature trees, herbs and flowering shrubs. This unique site, with its views and its privacy, is the ideal place for a truly magical vacation, far away from the sounds and lights of the city.
ABOUT DRYDAKIA VILLA Drydakia Villa is a charming three-story villa.
The Villa's middle level includes an open plan, airy and spacious area consisting of a kitchen, dining room, living room and full bathroom.
This level leads via sliding French windows to the terrace, swimming-pool and garden. Another French door leads to the front balcony with a direct view over Souda Bay and a breakfast hatch to the kitchen.
Kitchen includes top of the range Indesit cooker, fruit juicer extractor, food processor, micro oven, coffee machine, hand electric blender, multi chopper and an Indesit fridge/freezer.
The swimming pool is large (12meter x 3.75 meter; 1.45 meter max depth) and includes a 2 meters paddling pool for toddles. Sun loungers, parasols and chairs are placed around the pool, the pool patio has a spacious shaded lounging and dining area, perfect for day and nighttime.
On the top floor level there are two double bedrooms with comfortable mattresses and top mattresses, built-in wardrobes, air conditioners, ceiling fans and adjoining toilet, bathroom/shower with bath. Hair dryers are provided in each of the three bathroom.
The bedrooms have a large balcony with stunning views overlooking Souda Bay, the Aegean Sea, and the surrounding area.
On the ground floor there is a large bedroom with a double bed, a double sofa bed, a single bed, built-in wardrobes and air conditioner. There is a separate bathroom/shower room. The bedroom has direct access to the pebble driveway and front garden.
Also, on this level there is a laundry room with washing machine, ironing facilities, and an extra refrigerator.
All windows and doors in the Villa have shutters, insect nets, and are double glazed.
The garden is extensive and layered, boasting both cultivated and wild trees, shrubs, and flowers, with mature trees especially Mediterranean oaks (hence the Villa’s name), wild flowers and herbs. There are many ways to enjoy the garden, including in seated in the lounge and cafe tables underneath the shady canopy.
The pebble driveway area is large and gives direct access the Villa’s lower level and to steps leading to middle level.
ABOUT VAMOS VILLAGE Vamos village is around 800 m down the road. It is an active cultural village with a Jazz festival, Greek musical evenings, cooking & art lessons, tours into the mountains and local industry visits.
There many tavernas, two minimarkets, a bank with ATM machine, an English butcher, baker, cake shop, grocer, tourist office, hair dresser/barber, two petrol stations, as well as a variety of small and charming shops.
Also the regional Health Centre and Dentist surgery is based in Vamos.
No. 1045897.001.
PS; The neighboring Villa Chrysoula can be rented in connection with Drydakia Villa if a larger group, say up to 14 persons, is of interest.
Commodités de l’hébergement
Plage
Chaises longues sur la plage
Serviettes de plage
Piscine/spa
Piscine
Internet
Disponible dans la villa : Wi-Fi gratuit
Stationnement et transport
Stationnement sur place
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
Bouilloire électrique
Cafetière-théière
Épices
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Lave-vaisselle
Moulin à café
Réfrigérateur
Surface de cuisson
Chambres
3 chambres
Draps fournis
Salle de bain
3 salles de bain
Baignoire ou douche
Douche
Papier de toilette
Savon
Séchoir à cheveux
Serviettes fournies
Divertissement
Jeux
Téléviseur connecté
Espaces extérieurs
Balcon
Barbecue
Jardin
Meubles extérieurs
Buanderie
Installations de buanderie
Laveuse
Espaces de travail
Bureau
Chaise de bureau
Confort
Chauffage
Climatisation
Animaux de compagnie
Aucun animal de compagnie autorisé
Accessibilité
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Services et commodités
Changement des draps (sur demande)
Changement des serviettes sur demande
Entretien ménager sur demande
Fer et planche à repasser
Points d’intérêt de l’endroit
À proximité d’un port de plaisance
À proximité d’un salon de beauté/spa
Baie à proximité
Dans les montagnes
Hôpital à proximité
Activités
Baignade à proximité
Descente en eau vive à proximité
Écotourisme à proximité
Glissade sur chambre à air aquatique à proximité
Motonautisme à proximité
Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
Parois d’escalade à proximité
Plongée avec masque et tuba à proximité
Plongée sous-marine à proximité
Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité
Vélo de montagne à proximité
Visites de vignobles à proximité
Voile à proximité
Dispositifs de sécurité
Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.)
Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
Trousse de premiers soins
Extincteur
Verrou de sûreté
Information générale
Au moins 80 % d’éclairage DEL
Au moins 80 % des aliments sont biologiques
Au moins 80 % des aliments sont locaux
Aucune bouteille d’eau en plastique
Aucune paille en plastique
Changement de la literie sur demande
Déjeuner végétarien disponible
Entretien ménager (sur demande)
Excursions et activités organisées par des entreprises exploitées localement
Gobelets réutilisables
Interrupteurs écoénergétiques dans les chambres
Jardin
Mur végétal
Options de restauration végétalienne
Options de restauration végétarienne
Recyclage
Serviettes (changées sur demande)
Taille de l’unité : 21 528 pieds carrés
Vaisselle réutilisable
Vitrine d’artistes locaux
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L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.
Instructions relatives au départ
L’hôte vous demande d’effectuer ce qui suit avant votre départ :
Remplir et mettre en marche le lave-vaisselle
Rassembler les serviettes utilisées
Retirer les effets personnels et jeter les restes de nourriture et de boissons
Éteindre les lumières, verrouiller les portes et retourner les clés
Remove all trash and recycling from kitchen and bathroom bins and dispose of in trash receptacles in the town of Vamos. There will be a 100 Euro charge for trash and recycling left in the villa.
Leave any wet towels hanging in the first floor bathroom
Take down all umbrellas on pool deck
Le non-respect de ces règles peut entraîner un avis négatif de la part de l’hôte.
Animaux de compagnie
Les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas autorisés.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants sont bienvenus.
Événements
Aucun événement autorisé
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Interdis de fumer
Renseignements importants
À savoir
Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hébergement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de premiers soins et une serrure à pêne dormant.
Cet hébergement dispose d’espaces extérieurs, tels que des balcons, des patios et des terrasses, qui peuvent ne pas convenir aux enfants. Si vous avez des inquiétudes, nous vous recommandons de communiquer avec l’hébergement avant votre arrivée pour confirmer qu’il pourra vous accueillir dans une chambre appropriée.
Cet hébergement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : 00003502939
À noter
Conformément à la réglementation nationale, les transactions en espèces effectuées dans cet hébergement ne peuvent pas dépasser 500 USD. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec l'hébergement en utilisant les coordonnées qui figurent dans la confirmation de réservation.
Foire aux questions
Charming and serene villa with pool, lush garden, sea and mountain view possède-t-il une piscine?
Oui, cet établissement propose une piscine.
Charming and serene villa with pool, lush garden, sea and mountain view accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Charming and serene villa with pool, lush garden, sea and mountain view?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Charming and serene villa with pool, lush garden, sea and mountain view?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 15 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Charming and serene villa with pool, lush garden, sea and mountain view?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Charming and serene villa with pool, lush garden, sea and mountain view?
Villa se trouve dans les montagnes, 2,2 mi (3,6 km) de Musée d'histoire et du folklore de Gavalochori et à moins de 10 km de Kera et Plage de Kalyves. Les points d'intérêt suivants sont également à moins de 10 km : Plage d'Almyrida et Usine de Verre Art de Vivre.
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Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Super séjour.
Superbe séjour. Magnifique maison qui correspond exactement aux photos. Bien située. Nous recommandons absolument.
Marc D.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Fabian R.
29 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Really nice location
Fabian R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Keith M.
27 sept. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great villa, great location
Lovely villa with excellent pool and outside space
Keith M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Rebecca C.
17 sept. 2022
Points forts : Arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Really nice home for the week !
Villa super , pool perfect with a backdrop of beauty.
Lovely place to relax nestled in the hills with the friendly village of Vamos down the road
Rebecca C.
Séjour de 9 nuits en août 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Helen C.
20 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
5 stars all round
Stunning villa. Fabulous location. Everything we could ask for was there.
Helen C.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Frederick T.
13 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Excellent
This was a perfect venue for a family holiday the child friendly pool was ideal for young children and adults. The accommodation was excellent with lots of sunny and shady sitting and dining/barbecue areas. The hosts were excellent. We will definitely return.
Frederick T.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Leo R.
26 août 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Nice and calm area
We enjoyed ourselves in the villa, which was well equipped, clean and nice. No unannounced workers.
Leo R.
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Caroline P.
9 juin 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Brilliant and firmly recommended
Villa Drydakia is amazing.
All facilities needed are in the property for a great stay.
Pool is lovely, large and refreshing.
Gardens and wildlife are awesome.
Location is superb - less then 5 minutes drive and about 10 minutes walk into Vamos centre.
Cannot recoomend highly enough and will definately try to stay there again !!
You will not be disappointed
Caroline P.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
mirjam a.
22 août 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
beautiful and welcoming Villa
we stayed with the family for one week in the villa and had a great time. The villa is beautiful, the house was very clean, nicely furnished and the view was stunning! The Wifi did not work very well so we used our mobile hotspot. The pool is fantastic and the kids spent most of the day in it.. the villa is much nicer than on the images! We will definetly come back.
mirjam a.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Laetitia D.
26 août 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce.
Ravissante maison, très bien équipée, en bord de route.
La maison de Jane est ravissante.
Tout y est très propre et en bon état (sauf peut-être le lave-vaisselle un peu vieillot et le séchoir à linge rouillé...).
Tout y est pour cuisiner, avec tout l'équipement que nous avons chez nous.
La décoration est raffinée.
La piscine est grande, propre et chaude.
La terrasse est magnifique, pourvue de nombreux sièges et tables, à l'ombre ou au soleil.
Le linge est fourni, jusqu'aux serviettes de plage.
Les moustiquaires sont bien venues.
Quelques points négatifs cependant :
Le bord d'une route assez passante a été compliqué à gérer pour nous, car nous ne sommes pas habitués à vivre avec les voitures, et que les chambres dominent cette route. Heureusement, j'avais amené des boules Kies.
La chambre du bas donne sur un mur, ce qui n'est pas trop agréable.
Les climatisations sont bruyantes. Heureusement, il fait frais le soir (même au mois d’août, nous n'avions pas plus de 19 degrés dehors en fin de soirée).
La maison est loin de tout. La première plage est à 12-15 minutes. Par contre le petit village (2-3 tavernes, une boulangerie, un mini-market, un bar) est proche.
Hormis cela, la maison est vraiment agréable, et Mary et David sont sympathiques.
Laetitia D.
Séjour de 11 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Ben M.
12 juin 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
A relaxing villa with a beautiful view!
After a week in and around Athens, this villa was exactly what the doctor ordered! The perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of Crete. Everything was as described or better. The villa was in immaculate shape, perfectly clean, and equipped with everything we needed to make our trip spectacular. I’m not sure when we will get back to Crete but I definitely know where we will stay when we do!
Ben M.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Maria B.
26 août 2020
Points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Points faibles : Propreté
our stay
Lovely Villa & gorgeous pool area. Jane was fantastic in helping with car hire and any other holiday info.
Maria B.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
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26 sept. 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Relaxing holidays in a beautiful villa!
Jane and Richard's villa is delightful and cosy, with lovely "feminine touches". It's bright and spacious, with three bathrooms and enough space for the four of us to not be on top of each other all the time. It has all you need to have a wonderful holiday: fully equipped kitchen (although a draining board would have been a handy thing to have), a nice sitting area with a flatscreen TV, DVD player and router. The WiFi was very patchy at first and this was a bit of a disappointment, since it was impossible to watch Netflix or have a decent Internet connection and I had to add extra data to my 100GB mobile data dongle! However, during the last week we were there the connection picked up and we were able to use Drydakia East, which had the best reception. Being on holiday with two teenage boys, their main requirements are sun, pool and WiFi, and the first two were there and enjoyed the full two weeks we stayed. The pool is wonderful and really made our holiday, we were very happy just lounging about, also because of the hot temperatures which didn't inspire much site-seeing. The views to the sea from the front and to the White Mountains from the garden are stunning, as are the beautiful pink and white oleander shrubs and, of course(!), the bougainvillea, that adorn the house.
My only negative point, which has nothing to do with the owners, was the constant attacks by mosquitoes. I suffered their bites from morning till night, even though we used burning coils and anti-mozzie spray, they are relentless! The caretakers Jane and David were very friendly and helpful and it was nice to be able to speak English with them. We loved the little village of Vamos and its hospitable and welcoming inhabitants! Stella, who runs the local museum, is quite a character and I found it rather amusing to see Socialist and anti-Farage magazines lying in the window. After I enquired about that, she said that she is "leftist" and supports Jeremy Corbyn... She asks 2 euro for a visit and for another 2 euro she serves a delicious Greek coffee! George of the "Douwe Egberts" café is lovely and his Dad makes the most delicious ice cream! On the other side of the road, in the Minimarket, you are helped by lovely Irini at the till. Most people speak (some) English, but with Google Translate you can get by very well. There's also a nice artisan (work) shop where a lady called Natasha makes beautifully painted earthenware. We want to come back to Crete for sure!
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Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Sabine B.
10 sept. 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Entspannter Aufenthalt in wunderschöner Ferienvilla!
Ferienhaus genauso vorgefunden wie in der Objektbeschreibung. Erwartungen wurden in Sachen Ausstattung noch übertroffen. Der Pool ist das absolute Highlight! Durch die Alleinlage ist ein Mietwagen zu empfehlen.
Kontakt sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Haben uns durchweg wohlgefühlt und empfehlen diese Ferienvilla gern weiter.
Sabine B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Barry D.
20 août 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce.
August in Vamos
Everything about this place is great. The Pool, the gardens, the comfortable interior and the lovely cool breeze that blows through the place when the windows are open. We loved it. The only drawback were the vicious mozzies which loved us !
Barry D.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Joanna G.
31 juill. 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful!
We had such a wonderful time. The villa was in a perfect location with stunning views and felt like home the minute we arrived, nobody wanted to leave. It was perfect for the whole family and we will definitely revisit sometime in the future. Communication with the owner was brilliant from the moment of booking continuing throughout our stay. Can’t recommend this villa highly enough. Thank you so much, we had a wonderful holiday.
Joanna G.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Keith M.
18 juill. 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful villa on outskirts of traditional village
Lovely villa with views over Souda bay from the northfacing rooms and the White Mountains everywhere else!
Great pool, lots of outside seating areas, all in excellent condition. The villa is just outside walking distance from the village and beaches are a good drive away, but the villa more than makes up for it. We had a brilliant relaxing time here. No hesitation in recommending it.
Keith M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kimon F.
26 août 2018
Wonderful spot, amazing views from the house
Really nice villa. Very well maintained. Beautiful views. One of the most important things for us was that it was COOL in August. Not easy to find on Crete in August but that's because this is up in the mountains. Still only a 15 minute drive to the beach. Vamos is lovely, great old Greek chorio.
Kimon F.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2018
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
lynn lipscomb L.
9 août 2018
Beautifully presented family villa
An idyllic location, beautiful views, spacious and well equipped villa with very private and welcoming pool. Very well presented, spacious villa with many personal touches and everything you need for a very relaxing holiday. Located half a kilometre from very friendly village of Vamos which has a mini market, a few bars and tavernas, an excellent health centre and many streets to wander and explore. Lovely beaches within a 15 minute drive at Almyrida and Kalyves with sand, sun beds and a good choice of tavernas and restaurants. Only 35 minutes to the charming town and port of Chania. Thank you for a wonderful stay and would definitely hope to return.
lynn lipscomb L.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Phil P.
7 juill. 2018
Can not beat this villa. It has everything needed for a great family holiday.
This villa and location is perfect to enjoy an old world village with a modern, everything you possibly need villa. The pool, lounge chairs and umbrellas made it for our family. The views of the Mediterranean Sea from the front balconies and the White Mountains from the backyard are incredible. The Vamos Information Office was incredible and steered you in the right direction based on your interest. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it for anyone that wants to be away from the beach front hotel crowds and want to experience the real Crete.
Phil P.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2018
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Arthur D.
1 juin 2018
Everything going we expected and more - loved it the villa was perfect for our needs
We did have difficulty finding it though. We think instructions could have been clearer esp as we were driving at night. A good map would have been most helpful and we found one in the house !
But don't let that affect anybody's
judgment as this is a great place and we will certainly go again.Only regret is that we didn't have more time to explore !
So, to sum up great villa nice situation lovely locals cheap meals and good restaurants nearby. We'll be back for more next year - despite the mozzies - ha - ha !
Arthur D.
Séjour de 10 nuits en mai 2018
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Andrew C.
26 juin 2017
Everything that was promised and more. Stunning location.
Simply wonderfull
Andrew C.
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Sandra M.
25 juin 2017
Quiet, rural villa
Comfortable private villa near a charming rural village.
Sandra M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2017
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Annette V.
3 oct. 2015
Perfect peace and relaxation.
Having stayed at a number of villa's on holiday letting sites this is easily our favourite. The Villa is high spec and exceptionally well equipped.
It's location is perfect being an easy 10 minute walk into Vamos but with only it's sister villa as a direct neighbour it's very private and peaceful.
The outside areas are lovely and we found it difficult to drag ourselves away from the gorgeous pool area with a variety of seating areas.
The welcome pack of local goodies including a bottle of local wine was a thoughtful touch and gratefully received. The care takers Mary and David visited a couple of times to clean the pool and check everything was ok and we were given their contact numbers in case of any problems.
Vamos is a lovely Greek little village with a handful of tavernas, a couple of bars and a few shops including chemist and a great bakery.
Couldn't fault the villa or location for a peaceful and typically Greek holiday and would highly recommend.
Annette V.
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Charlie P.
10 sept. 2015
Little Cretan paradise!!!
The villa itself was absolutely perfect. It was just as described and more. It was spacious inside and outside, which was great as there were five adults and two young children. Our daughters who are two and three were very entertained by the different toys that were there at the villa. There were shady spots throughout the day, which was brilliant for the girls to sit and draw and keep cool. The views were amazing and the villa and garden were very private. having two small girls that was a great thing as we didn't have to worry to much about them making noise and disturbing others trying to relax. The décor was perfect, very neutral and to a great standard and very clean everywhere. It has everything you would need in the kitchen to make delicious food. the front balconies were so beautiful in the afternoon onwards, so relaxing to sit and watch the sunset.
We did not have a car for the first few days of the holiday so we were relying on what we had in the local shops in the charming town of Vamos. The road to to Vamos square had so many different fruit trees everywhere, lemons, figs, plums, pomegranates, grapes and of course an abundance of olive trees. You could find everything you needed in Vamos, mini markets/bakery/English butchers/phamacy but we did find that we needed to go further afield for a bit more choice. All of the tavernas in Vamos were perfect, very friendly people and some very good food which was better than by the coast and a lot cheaper. A restaurant you must visit is Parasia Rakadiko, easily the best food we had on our trip and for fantastic value. We found ourselves ordering half of the menu just to try as much as we could.
We then found that we had to rent a car for the second half of our trip so we went to Kalives an hired a car. Very pleased we did this because we managed to get to all the beaches, supermarkets and as many local attractions as we could squeezed in. Lake Kournas was a great day out, kids loved it and we hired a peddalo boat and saw turtles!!! Would recommend longer than an hour though as we found it wasn't quite enough.
The caretakers Mary & David were very helpful and useful. They had a great knowledge of the local area and if we had any problems they were always at hand.
Overall we were over the moon with our Cretan Holiday in this property and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.