Cottages in Thrónos

We had a fantastic week in the villa. The property was well-equipped, very clean and has amazing views from the two balconies at the back. We enjoyed really the swimming pool. The Amari region is spectacular, yet it is fairly quiet and ideal for people who are not keen on the hustle and bustle of the tourist resorts. There are a number of friendly tavernas in the neighbouring villages and it was lovely eating authentic Cretan food. Upon arrival, our host had left some organic vegetables and eggs in the fridge, as well as some wine and olive oil from her own olive trees. It was lovely to stay in a property that is well-looked after by such a friendly and generous host. We had a great time in Aposeti Villas. Thank you very much!

We had the whole house to ourselves, equipped with everything we needed. We felt like authentic Cretans for a few days. The owner was very kind and helpful! It was especially nice that there was a washing machine. The place is spacious and super clean. It was a great experience to visit the many potters in the village. Highly recommended accommodation!

We loved EVERYTHING. Large lovely spotlessly clean house, with lots of character, plenty of space, inside and out- we were a group of 8 and didn’t feel like we were on top of one another. We stayed for 11 nights, the house was cleaned every 4 days, including change of bed linen and towels(wow, I’ve never had it in a private house!). Pool was gorgeous , and it was cleaned regularly. There is a BBQ by the pool- we used it a couple of times, very nice!The kitchen had everything that you can think of- air fryer, ice crusher etc:) beds were super comfy, I’m a bad sleeper but I slept like a log every night. The owner was very helpful and responsive, welcomed us with some lovely Cretan honey, olive oil, jam etc, and made suggestions for visiting the area. Area- small village well known for handmade ceramics( we bought a lot!) , with a few tavernas, supermarkets and bakery all within max 5 mins walk. It was quiet when we were there end of June, busier during the day as tourist groups came every day for a day trip. Car is needed to go around and visit places. We visited a few beaches, the closest sandy one we could find was 30mins away- we didn’t mind, the scenery is beautiful.

The villa was beautiful and the pool was gorgeous

The villa is absolutely beautiful and has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The outdoor areas, including the private pool, BBQ area and table tennis, were a great bonus and made it perfect for spending time together. The view is stunning, and the location is wonderfully peaceful and quiet. Everything was very well maintained and exceptionally clean, with great attention to detail throughout the property. A special mention goes to the hosts, who were incredibly welcoming, friendly and attentive. They made us feel very comfortable and were always happy to help with anything we needed.

Lotusland is simply wonderful. The house is very well restored, spacious, fully equipped. The furniture is also very nice, there are no useless things and the decorations are distributed with care and taste. The yard is just perfect, with the table and benches under the grapewine, the space for the sunbeds, the swimming pool which is in optimal position (always under the sun) with a pleasant view towards the mountains. There is also a terrace to enjoy an open view of the beautiful surroundings and of the sky full of stars in the night. The communication with the host, Kostas, was very simple and efficient. He was also very flexible and helpful when we asked for something. We are quite demanding normally, as for cleanliness and quality of the spaces, but Lotusland just fulfilled all our possible expectations and needs and there was nothing extra we would have wanted once we stayed there. The position within the village is also good, since you can just have a walk through the tiny streets to reach the main points of interest. We can recommend this place to anyone who appreciate a quiet stay, a beautiful landscape in the nature, a simple but very well designed interior, with contemporary comforts and at the same time the warmth of traditional details.

Museum-like house with beautiful details and incredible views from the rooftop. Exceptional hospitality.

I cannot say enough about this property. We were greeted by the housekeeper and shown into the most beautifully restored villa. The dining table and fridge were laden with local produce for us to sample. If we wanted we could have her cook meals from a menu provided. Manolis our host came and introduced himself when he was back in the village and he had gone out of his way to provide us with information about the area and what sites we might want to see, hikes we could do do as well as local amenities all before we had arrived. The peacefulness of the village, the sound of the goats being herded over the hills, this place is truely exceptional. We had a family of eight stay here and there was plenty of room for everyone.

Truly exceptional hospitality! Kostis and his family welcomed us warmly and treated us to local products. He also gave us great recommendations for nearby places and restaurants, all of which were excellent. The overall care and attention to our experience went far beyond the beautiful and spacious house itself.

The host was very nice. The location is great, it's between the mountains. The kitchen is fully equipped, the rooms are nice, the bathrooms impeccable. The house is recently renovated with a lot of good taste. The location is great at night when the sounds of nature takes over.

We loved our stay here! The layout of the bedrooms, kitchen and pool was perfect for our group of friends. The pool area is great with amazing views. It’s very relaxed and peaceful.