Possiamo dire che la posizione è molto particolare e vicina alle più belle spiagge di creta. La casa è decisamente da rimodernare, in particolare il bagno e gli arredi. La pulizia non appare impeccabile soprattutto in considerazione del prezzo. Il proprietario è stato sempre solerte nel rispondere ai nostri messaggi ma non è presente sul posto. Cordiali ed amichevoli gli abitanti del villaggio.

We stayed about a week and enjoyed it very much! The house is calmly situated, in the village live only few people, the next mini markets and restaurants are in the next village, a 10 minutes drive by car. The house is nicely situated in the mountains for hinking. If you have a car Elafonisi is a 30 minutes drive. The house is very well equipped, everything provided for preaparing meals or making coffee. Giorgos and his parents welcomed us very warmly and had offered cake and raki and fruits for our the beginning of our stay. They also came together from Chania to say good bye when we left. The whole time he stayed in contact with us and provides ideas for hikes or place to visit. We felt really welcome and we highly recommend it!

Le séjour s'est très bien passé chez Giorgios. Il est très accueillant et bienveillant. Le village est un peu isolé mais cela ajoute du charme au voyage.

We had a pleasant stay at Feneri House. The village is quiet and surrounded by olive trees and hills. A nice neighbour welcomed us with fresh eggs. Giorgos gave us tips on the beaches to see and Kedradasos was a wonderful surprise. After we left and went to Hania we had the chance of listening to Giorgos playing lovely folk music on traditional instruments in a bar in the center. Thank-you!

Nice little authentic village of Crete. Ideally located on the western part of the island between the paradise beach Elafonisi, Sfinari beach, lagoon of Balos beach and Pirate Island Gramvoussa. We were welcomed by Giorgos with all possible attention to our stay is in the best possible conditions. We were in a small house in Cretan charm with documentation, best websites, and places to visit nearby villages to stock up ... In the kitchen, we found on the table of raki, a cake, oil local olive that has nothing to do with those of supermarkets, vegetables and spices !!! Quiet, clean home with in profusion: towels, sheets, blankets, laundry, nothing was missing. Most impressive has been met with great neighbors, friendly and a rare kindness. They have always been very caring with us from day one. I learned a lot in humility and helpfulness contact these villagers. Thank you again to Giorgos for his hospitality and kindness. Beau petit village authentique et typique de la Crète. Idéalement situé sur la partie Ouest de l'île entre la plage paradisiaque d'Elafonisi, la plage de Sfinari, le lagon de Balos beach et de l'île aux pirates de Gramvoussa. Nous avons été accueilli par Giorgos avec toute l'attention possible pour que notre séjour se passe dans les meilleures conditions possibles. Nous étions dans une petite maison pleine de charme, typiquement crétoise, avec documentation, sites Internet incontournables, lieux à visiter, villages aux alentours pour s'approvisionner... Dans la cuisine, nous avons trouvé sur la table du raki, un gâteau, de l'huile d'olive locale qui n'a rien à voir avec celles des supermarchés et une corbeille de légumes et d'épices !!! Calme, propreté de la maison avec, à profusion: serviettes, draps, couvertures, lessive, rien ne manquait. Le plus impressionnant aura été la rencontre avec des voisins charmants, sympathiques et d'une gentillesse rare. Ils auront toujours été aux petits soins avec nous dés le premier jour. J'ai beaucoup appris en humilité et en serviabilité au contact ces villageois. Merci encore à Giorgos pour son hospitalité et sa gentillesse.

Grandísima oportunidad de pasar unos días siendo un habitante más de este pequeño pero acojedor pueblecito ubicado perfectamente en el oeste de Creta. Con coche por supuesto, la accesibilidad a todos los puntos concretos y turísticos del oeste es estupenda. Giorgos fué un gran anfitrión, esperando pacientemente nuestra llegada, siempre disponible para cualquier duda y mostrando la casa y la cultura de Creta, así como alguno de sus pequeños secretos. La casa es fascinante, una desconexión total de las grandes urbes, tranquila y acojedora, limpia pero a la vez da la sensación que formas parte de la familia que la habita. Fue muy agradable y un gran detalle por su parte abastecernos de todo tipo de productos básicos y no tan básicos como un magnífico aceite de oliva, cacahuetes y olivas típicas de la zona, entre otras cosas. Es una experiencia única y agradezco haber tenido la oportunidad de vivirla.

Absolutely fantastic place! Little village in the heart of Crete. Neighbours were so friendly! We spent there 2 weeks with our 2yo son and he was given so many free local specials (fresh eggs, olive oil, toys etc). I cant imagine better place for holiday. Great distance to Elafonisi beach. Theonly things that can be improved is to arrange some kind of gate so the kids cannot go to the road and the shower is very small - if you are big person you gonna have a problem - otherwise SUPERB !!!! We will definitely come back again

Nous étions de passage dans ce petit village sur la route pour Elafonisi ! La mère de Maria nous a très bien acceuillis. Le studio est idéal pour découvrir la région, vue sur les montagnes et sur la mer !

Studio très bien placé dans petit village très calme avec vue magnifique. Et location parfaite pour une visite d'Elafonisi. Merci pour les petits cadeaux !

The studio was modest but very clean, with kitchen utilities, iron, hairdryer...even olive oil, coffee, homemade jam and liquor. Maria and her family were very nice, always willing to help. They drop us some fruit and spinach pies and recommended a secret beach. They also came to clean the place and change our towels. The village is perfect for people looking for a peaceful atmosphere and convenient for Elafonisi which is a must when visiting Crete.

Great location for a stop on the E4, got a good night's sleep there. Plenty of space, nice balcony looking on to the square. Everything you need for a stop over. Communication beforehand was excellent, very flexible a out arrival time and a friendly welcome

Maria has a beautiful place, with stunning views of the mountains. It's well-connected to Chania and close to Elafonisi. It is also across the street from several restaurants with authentic Cretan food! Definitely hope I can visit again :)

The simple and sweet room had everything I needed in this gorgeous village perched up on the mountain side. Kind host, delicious food just across from the room!

Très bon séjour chez Maria, la chambre est bien conforme à la description. Elle nous a très bien accueilli avec même une bouteille de liqueur à la menthe.

Very pretty location in the main square of the town. Studio was clean and well mantained. Outside good selection of restaurants. Dora, Maria's Sister, welcomed us and gave us a small welcome gift, very Kind!

The description is accurate, nice view, clean and comfortable house. Maria and her family were very friendly. Lefteris gave us some very helpful tips for our trip. We definitely recommend it.

Мы остались на одну ночь на нашем пути к Элафонисси Beach. Расположение ошеломляющим, с прекрасным видом на горы. Квартира расположена на пути грязи под таверну и имеет простой внутренний дворик. У нас был ужин в таверне и местные жители были доброжелательными. Сама комната была основной. Матрац был старый и нуждается в замене. Там не было никакого кондиционирования воздуха, и когда мы попросили вентилятора они сказали, что не один. Это был жаркий день, так и с открытыми окнами в комнате не остывал, пока после полуночи. Туалет не работает должным образом.

Nikkos and Maria's place is right next to their taverna in the sleepy little village of Kefali (about 2km west of Elos). We booked rather late in the day and arrived later than expected to find a really lovely studio apartment with the most beautiful view right outside the front door! The food was excellent, the raki and wine even more so, and Maria and Nikkos could not have been more welcoming hosts. A really great find.

Nice place

N'hésitez pas : c'est là qu'il faut faire étape, et même garder ce super studio très bien équipé comme base pour explorer la région. Notre meilleur AirBnB de Crète juqu'à présent, ça va être difficile à battre ! Maria est hyper accueillante et toujours souriante, son anglais très bon, et son raki fait maison exceptionnel. Et nous avons aussi excellement diner de sa cuisine crétoise traditionnelle. Total une excellente adresse dans la Crète loin des hordes touristiques.

l'appartamento si trova dietro un Taverne. esso wa pulito e spazioso. siamo stati accolti da una bella cameriera, ma non abbiamo visto Maria. La vista è incredibile dalla terrazza del Taverne e hai anche il vostro terrazzo privato.

Wir haben traf Maria nicht, weil sie gearbeitet, aber wir waren sehr gut aufgenommen ohnehin von seinem Gefolge. Die Wohnung war sehr sauber mit einer großen Pergola. Es war sicherlich für eine Nacht, aber ein längerer Aufenthalt sollte genauso angenehm.

Maria's place is clean quiet and great distance to fantastic beach Elafonisi. We had amazing food at Maria's family taverna. We were very fortunate to hear Maria sing traditional songs one evening. What a treat! Our stay was amazing.

Nice two nights stay at Ioannis house, it is a very beautiful house, with wonderful view on the mountains, a pretty nice pool and big room nice too and very clean ! The WiFi was not working in our room. Very small village with two tavernes but pretty nice. Enough for maximum two nights I think. Not far from Elafonissi. Thanks for your hospitality Ioannis.

Our stay was fantastic!! The location is everything, very private , gorgeous views , luxury stay for a great price! Little village close to Elafonisi beach and Balos Lagoon, fresh local food. We had a chance to meet Ionnis on our last day and he surprised us with coffee and fresh fruit. Can't wait to plan another trip and would definitely stay with Ionnis again!

Our stay at Ionnis s place was awesome! We stayed in the suite which was big quiet and neat... We enjoyed the terrasse and the swimming pool with amazing view! Ionnis is very welcoming, good company and gave very good advices about food around. Thanks again! Kefali is a pretty village. It is close enough to Elafonissi 15/20 min drive and has 2 tavernas if you dont want to take your car. We highly recommend ! :-)

Everything prefect, very nicely located with great swimming pool. Close to sights and a prefect host, that helped us with the luggage. Definitely recommended!!

We had a fantastic 4-night stay in this corner of paradise created by Ioannis in Kefali! The room is really spacious and clean with a massive balcony which we had all to ourselves - the views of the surrounding hills and valleys is breath-taking, the air is fresh and fragrant. Sitting on the balcony overlooking the pool, you are surrounded by orange trees, grapevines and olive groves. At night, you get amazing starry skies and completely undisturbed sleep in the silence (interrupted only by the sound of crickets;))! In the morning we enjoyed taking a refreshing dip in the pool before heading out for the day. Ioannis is a lovely host - welcoming, kind and helpful with good advice on places to see and eat in the vicinity. We would love to come back another time! Thank you Ioannis.

We had a very good time at Ioannis place: the village is quiet and charming, the view is stunning. The village is also very well located and a perfect starting point to visit the region. Ioannis was also nice, very helpful and gave us very good advices

We hadden een geweldige tijd in het huis in de bergen. Het is een geweldige plek om weg te komen van de hitte en de toeristische s te krijgen. U kunt prachtige stranden te bereiken vanaf hier, zolang je een auto hebt. De eigenaar nam ons mee naar zijn schapen en geiten te voeden en we kregen eieren en groenten van de buren en de wijn en olijfolie van de zeer vriendelijke eigenaar. We hadden een leuke en zelfs de kinderen de voorkeur aan deze plaats over een hotel met een zwembad!

We stayed 4 nights in this beautiful little villa which exceeded our expectations! The villa is very clean, cosy and private and is perfectly located on the side of a mountain looking down to the small village of Kefali. Nature is all around - we woke to birds and flowers and the sun rising over the mountain. In the evening we sat on the terrace under the stars! The shared pool is lovely and the gorgeous Elafonisi beach a short drive away. Tzeni is a lovely friendly and generous host - she bought us eggs and a delicious apple pie and other gifts at the end of our stay! I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you Tzeni!

This place was the perfect place to end our trip in Crete. Beautiful views and very quaint and cottage-y. The only two things I would change was 1) we wish we had arrived in daylight hours as it's a steep drive up to the cottage - easier to navigate once you've done so in the daylight (as any place) and 2) the weather - it was lovely and sunny for our whole trip but a bit overcast and cloudy so we couldn't enjoy the pool or outdoor space as much as we hoped (obviously beyond anyone's control ;) ). Tzeni was friendly, genuine, and flexible - our flight was delayed and she let us stay and enjoy the view for a bit longer before heading to the airport. Taverna Lefteris is highly recommended as well!

First of all I want to thank Tzeni and her family care and hospitality these days. For us it has been an incredible journey . We arrive at Kefali at 1:30 am and the husband and son of Tzeni were waiting at the entrance of the village to accompany us to the house. Tzeni had made us a delicious apple pie . The house was exactly as it was described on the web with perfect cleanliness . Tzeni every 3 days changed all linen and towels and cleaned the whole house. One day we were invited to a traditional festival in the village where we ate traditional food of the area. The house is located in a hilly area with stunning views from the terrace. Breakfast in a place like this is a wonderful experience . Another experience is at night stargazing. It is an area with no light pollution , so you can see many fugazes stars . In the village of Kefali 2 restaurants, but for us the best restaurant with a spectacular homemade food was the Kamares restaurant in the village of Elos , 5km from Kefali . In short , these days were incredible .

Everything was great from the beginning. Tzenis' place was amazing: clean, close to Elafonisi, great view, equipped... they were attentive at all times.... we even got an apple pie as a welcome gift!! Undoubtely, I'll come back when coming to Crete

Logement très bien situé, entre elafonissi et chania, avec une piscine et une vue imprenable sur la région. Le logement a une terrasse surplombant le village. Le seul bémol est que malheureusement le ménage n'avait pas du être fait avant notre arrivée ( énormes toiles d'araignées avec ses habitantes et des vers morts au sol) Tzeni est cependant une hôtesse très accueillante et redouble d'attention ( cadeaux de bienvenus).

Velanos Villas is an amazing place. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone!

Tzeni was a very welcoming host and ensured I had a pleasant stay at her quaint mountain village. The views towards the sea and into the mountains were fantastic and the place was very comfortable.

Tzeni est une personne charmante qui nous a facilité notre arrivée. Elle nous a accueillis avec un très bon gâteau maison ! Le lieu est au calme et très joli. Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour. Un grand merci.

The place is beautifully located, and tastefully designed. Ioannis is a welcoming and helpful host. Thank you.

Lovely little quiet studio in a cute village around 20 minutes drive from the main part of Elafonisi. The apartment was far nicer than displayed in the pictures with a great pool with a view. A couple of lovely restaurants within 5 minutes walk and a small shop for very basics. The access is via a very steep hill, we had someone come meet us to take our bags up which was very helpful however walking up and down won't be easy for anyone with any kind of mobility issues.

This was an amazing place and would fully recommend. Ioannis was friendly and helpful, meeting us on arrival even though we were delayed so didn't get in until after midnight. The view from the house is incredible and the location is great for visiting Elafonisi.

On est accueilli avec aide pour porter les valises, un jus offert, des choses à manger offertes pendant le séjour

Lovely place. A perfect spot to explore the mountains of south Crete.

Appartement au top! Neuf, très propre, au calme, magnifique vue sur les montagnes, très spacieux, tout équipé! A 10 min d'Elafonissi, très bonne taverne dans le village d'à coté à 2 min en voiture. Et surtout un super accueil par la famille qu'on a eu du mal à quitter seulement après 2 jours, de bons conseils pour les destinations alentours. Une vraie bonne adresse à conseiller à tout le monde, on reviendra c'est sur! Merci à eux de nous avoir fait connaître les traditions crétoises et cet accueil fabuleux.

Erinomainen tervetulleeksi koko perheelle !! Kiinteistö on erinomaisessa kunnossa, vieraanvaraisia isäntiä !! Meillä oli hauskaa !! Papadiana Nähdään ystäväni !!

Sehr entspannend und erholsam! Wir waren gemeinsam mit unserer fast 2-jährigen Tochter für 3 Tage in Papadiana. Evangelia hat uns im Dorf empfangen und zur Wohnung gebracht. Mitten im kleinen (leider fast ausgestorbenen) Bergdorf in absoluter Idylle, hatten wir solch eine modern eingerichtete Wohnung mit allem drum und dran gar nicht erwartet! Selbst der Kühlschrank war bereits gefüllt mit Frühstücksutensilien und Produkten aus eigener Ernte. Die Schwiegereltern leben direkt unterhalb und sind sehr herzlich, zuvorkommend und gastfreundlich. Auch wenn die beiden nur griechisch sprechen, behindert es die Kommunikation nur wenig. Mit Händen, Füßen, Kuchen, Essen, Wein und Raki fühlt man sich schnell in die Familie aufgenommen. Wir haben uns rund um wohl gefühlt und kommen gern wieder! Vielen Dank und beste Grüße!

We had fantastic time at Vlatos villa. The surrounding is breathtaking. The villa is equipped perfectly, it has really everything you need. The situation of the villa is perfect to explore Western Crete, we travelled a lot. Two family stayed in the house with 5 kids and everyone loved it. We especially recommend everyone the Anidri gorge and the restaurant which is at the entrance of the gorge. There are superb books and brossures about Crete in the house. Habib and Yiannis was available when we needed and they helped a lot. Thank you for making our stay in Crete so wonderful!

Villa Vlatos opened its arms to us in a warm welcome - taking in tired travellers weary of the heat and the cross island drive. The house was an oasis of tranquility, old world charm, and comfort. Every feature of the house was at once functional as it was tasteful and aesthetic. The hosts welcomed us as their own family into their home and were there at every moment - communicating and informing us about hikes, adventures, beaches to smaller mundane matters of how to make the internet work. They were always approachable and gracious, always generous with their time. There is a house-caretaker always present who was a gem and helped us on more than one occasion with our questions, requests and spontaneous suggestions. We were two families vacationing together (with three children in tow) and all felt perfectly at home, balancing privacy, space and communal living - this is a key strength of the house - as it allows for both tranquil corners of solitude when that is sought, as well as shared spaces for barbecues, dinners and coffees. The nature around the house is also a balm - as one is situated away from the hustle and bustle of the coast and cities. In a small village at the foothills of Milia, one is enveloped in olive groves and close to a 1400 year old Plane tree (platania), with hikes in all directions to the nearby mountains. There are also excellent beaches (Elaphonisos, Balos, Falassarna) a short drive away - so there is really something for everyone! We were so impressed by the professionalism of the hosts and their warmth, that we would definitely recommend this to our friends and we hope to be back again! Thank you Villa Vlatos for the most wonderful holiday ever :)

Good welcome ideal location to enjoy the Chania region

Tzeni var den mest sød vært jeg nogensinde har haft. Alt var let med ankomst og afrejse. Min familie og jeg boede der kun en nat, men hun forberedt os nogle lækker kage og en flaske vin og også nogle hjemmelavet marmelade. Huset og haven og swimmingpool er som en drøm. Kunne ikke have været bedre. Tak igen Tzeni!

Stunning house in the mountains. We loved eating our breakfast outside with the amazing views! Very friendly hosts who provided lovely welcome food & drink. (Your goats cheese was fabulous). We very much hope to return.

Our host Tzeni - along with George and Bill - were excellent hosts: we couldn't have been more pleased with them and their wonderful property, villa Armonia (Harmony). From the moment we arrived they made us feel welcome and were available throughout our stay yet gave us privacy and space to relax. The property itself is wonderful: sympathetically built into the gorgeous landscape with excellent views and plenty of room inside and out. The facilities downstairs in the main, spacious room included a well-equipped kitchen with a big fridge-freezer, plenty of sofas, a good size TV with a new dvd, a table to eat at and four chairs, as well as shelving and cupboards to keep books and games in. A shower and toilet are also tucked away downstairs. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms, both with balconies affording amazing views and a good size bathroom with bath/shower, sink and another toilet. Outside is wonderful too: plenty of sun loungers, a table with chairs, plenty of flowers and flowering cacti and stunning views. It feels private and secluded and a one minute walk away is the pool - it's a little cool due to the altitude but on a sunny day it's wonderful. A two minute drive or 5 minute walk down the access road brings you to Kefali, a small village with three tavernas. Good for basic food and there's a well equipped shop there too with fresh bread, fruit and veg and various other treats. I'd say you need a car to enjoy the surrounding area which is unspoilt, quiet and beautiful. We went to Elafinisi regularly which is a superb place to hang out and about a 20 minute drive. We also visited the Topolia gorge (about 25 minutes), Elos (about 15 minutes) and took a trip to Balos (over an hour but worth it). The roads in this area are mainly narrow and vertiginous but there are breathtaking views around pretty much every bend interspersed with small unspoilt villages. We also took a trip to Milia Mountain retreat for some amazing food and saw eagles close up on the way back. Overall I'd recommend this holiday to anyone and everyone. My partner, our 7 year old daughter and I loved every minute of it. Tzeni and her family are kind and generous and Tzeni is great at quickly getting back to any enquiries. And it's very reasonably priced!

Она ждала нас и показать нам все в доме. Деревня очень тихий и спокойный.

Wonen in dit appartement voel je je als familie. De mensen van het land zijn allemaal vriendelijk en gastvrij. Het huis is gezellig, ruim en voorzien van alle gemakken. De positie van het land strategische toegang tot de mooiste stranden van Kreta.

This is a great value for money and actually the pictures don't do it justice. We were pleasantly surprised. No AC, but we were there in august and it is so cool bc you are higher in the hills, so wasn't needed at all. I was even a bit chilly :). There was some noise very early in the morning from the apt upstairs especially on sunday. It was very hard to sleep and we were exhausted all day. But that might have been a one off or just a sunday thing. Other than that...if you have a car and want to explore the west coast, this place is perfect!

The owner of the house doesn't speak english but we were helped by her son. The position is good to reach two of the most beautiful beaches of the island (Elafonissis and Balos) but the place is very quite and it is far from the main cities, there are few villages nearby with some nice restaurants. In the house there is no air conditionar but it is no needed because there is always a fresh air tipical of mountains which is very nice. In relation to its price the house is very good and perfect for who likes to stay in a quite place. We really reccomend it.