Country House di Hersonissos

Maria Amerika Serikat

One of the best places I've stayed in Crete! Tucked away in the olive grove but not difficult to find using directions provided by the host, close to the public transportation, just 10 mins away by foot from a secluded beach, walking/driving distance from restaurants and other entertainment. There is a parking on the premises. The house is stylishly decorated, offers all amenities for your comfortable stay, including beach umbrella, iron etc. The room was crispy clean, bed/pillows were comfortable, there are coffee tables outside if you like to have a cup of coffee or a meal in a beautiful garden! I was greeted with a traditional raki and bottle of wine! I have to point out that a wifi was excellent, suitable for a remote work, it was essential for me. The hosts are very responsive if you have any questions. Thank you, Villa Athena, for making me feel like home! I would definitely love to come back and strongly recommend to other travelers.

Matevž Slovenia

The location of the residence is a 10 min drive from the coastal town of Gouves with a nice sandy beach. So you’re also really close to a more commercial type of vacationing, if you’re into that sort of experience, and at the same time the secluded village you’re staying at gives you a pristine Crete experience. The owner Maria and her family are really kind and helpful, she helped us with guidance and accomodation even if we came very late. The neighbors are super nice, however you still have privacy in aboundance. The villa is fully furnished and really thoughtfully equipped with anything you might need during your stay. We really enjoyed the breathtaking view of the sea and the hills full of olive orchards, it trully is heaven on Earth. And on a more practical note - the location in the hills makes the residence almost mosquitoes free and there’s always a nice breeze blowing so you don’t feel the heat so much. All in all - a really pleasant stay, also as a culinary experience sice there are a few good Greek tavernas in the near vicinity and also Maria’s husband cooked us a delicious Greek lunch just out of kindness. Hosts are really nice people and the place is amazing. We highly recommend it, just don’t book it fully so we can visit again. :)