I loved the house. The restoration preserving the past. I liked meeting Manolis' mother and wished I could speak Greek to communicate with her. Extremely kind and caring.

Stayed in May 2022

the most awesome place in the world with the best host! a tiny piece of magic in this world - that we definately will visit again

Stayed in October 2021

We loved the place. However, the stairs are quite steep, so if you have difficulties keeping your balance or taking stairs, this place might not be ideal.

The house is amazing, lovingly restored. There are not two straight angles, everything breathes the age of the materials used, which makes the place so enchanting. Even though we stayed there as a couple, there would have been plenty of room for a few more people, with several floors, terraces, bedrooms, bathrooms. Staying here feels like a travel back in time, without having to renounce on comfort. We were welcomed with plenty of wonderful food and even though we did not meet our hosts in person, we could always reach them electronically quickly and reliably.

Stayed in September 2021

Our power went out while trying to charge iPhone and it was dark without power to the kitchen. It was difficult to get ahold of owner until contacted booking.com who were able to contact owners and get fuse breakers flipped. The towels were very skimpy and rough.

So so cute. Truly unique. Every corner had something to explore. Hospitality high with bread, cheese, cake and eggs provided

Stayed in September 2021

The house is a real gem, a cabinet of wonders, with plenty of local objects. Also the traditional architecture brings you into right into the past. Each outdoor and indoor space is a dream, all put together with refined taste. The location is perfect to discover the heart of Crete at many levels, from the local tavernas to the surroundings. Perfect to see the Arkadi monastery, the Eleutherna museum, the villages of Thronos and Margarites and to get lost in time. Last but not least, amazing fresh food and wine is kept in the kitchen and Manolis’s mother tops it up with fresh pastry for breakfast. To die for!

Stayed in June 2021

We liked everything! Our photo is of the interior dining area with darling kitchen to the left.

Charming! Special attention to traditional decor and architecture. The hosts were lovely! They stocked the kitchen with local products for breakfasts and provided fresh from the oven baked items for breakfast. We also enjoyed the village and walks on the hillside. History, nature and comfort!

Stayed in October 2019

Lovely “filoxenia” from Manolis and his mom. The house is finely decorated and we really felt at home. I just wish we could stay more.

Stayed in September 2019

Beautifully restored house, excellent facilities, terrific location such a lovely experience... made all the better by the provision of breakfast foods & delivery of delicious local home made breakfast pies from the wonderful mother of the owner

Stayed in August 2019

Wir waren total überwältigt. Es gibt nichts, was uns nicht gefallen hat. Wichtig: Aufgrund vieler kleiner und steiler Treppen ist die Unterkunft für bewegungseingeschränkte Menschen nicht zu empfehlen.

Schon der erste Eindruck: Egal, was man von den Fotos erwartet hat, es wird übertroffen. Mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht, Terrassen in mehreren Ebenen, geräumige Zimmer und selbst nach vier Tagen entdeckt man noch eine neue Ecke, eine andere Sicht auf den Hof oder das Tal. Es handelt sich um ein liebevoll in mehr als 10 Jahre Eigenleistung wiedererbautes und auf einen aktuellen Stand gebrachtes, traditionelles Steinhaus aus dem 19. Jahrhundert in dem kleinen, verschlafenen Meronas. Schattige Plätze sind genauso zu genüge vorhanden wie sonnenverwöhnte Terrassen für kühlere Tage. Mit dem Mietwagen ist man in etwa 40 Minuten in Rethymno, in 1,5 Stunden in Matala. Aber eigentlich sind es die Wandermöglichkeiten, die die Unterkunft interessant machen (z.B. Kloster Arkadi und Umgebung, Schlucht von Platania) Kleines Zuckerli: Die Mutter des Vermieters hat uns jeden Morgen mit frittierten Teigtaschen verwöhnt.

Stayed in May 2022