Nur 2 Worte: ein Traum!!! 'Betsy' war unser Start in eine zweiwöchige Tour über die Insel. Und es war perfekt! Marz und Viv sind großartige Gastgeber und einfach zwei tolle Menschen! Das Appartement verfügt über alles, was man braucht. Aber das Sahnehäubchen...der fantastische Pool! Direkt vom Schlafzimmer aus hat man einen schönen Sitzplatz für den Kaffee am Morgen oder den Raki am Abend. Mit Blick und direktem Zugang zum Pool...toll! Die Fotos geben alles so wieder, wie es ist. Ein Paradies! Super ruhig gelegen und man ist schnell an schönen Stränden in der Gegend. Leckere Tavernen im Ort runden das Paket ab! Wir können 'Betsy' nur wärmstens empfehlen und überlegen, im Winter wiederzukommen! ;) πολλές ευχαριστίες, liebe Marz, lieber Viv! We'll be back!!! Kisses Tina&Chris (Cologne, Germany)

Relaxing in Betsy was part one of our two centered holiday and it proved to be a wonderful choice. Firstly the lead-up period was carefully designed to ensure all our questions were answered and clear directions given to ensure we had a comfortable and stress free journey from the airport. We were also given a very generous Welcome Pack with a choice of different food staples and luxuries which was in the apartment on our arrival where we were met and welcomed by our hosts Marz and Viv. Betsy is a charming, spotlessly clean and comfortable ground floor apartment with the use of a fabulous swimming pool, sunbeds and shade, set amongst olive trees and greenery. The kitchen is well catered for with good quality saucepans, fridge, freezer and equipment. We like to cook and also had the use of a barbecue. We ate outside most evenings under a beautiful grape laden vine and a huge starry sky. Perfect. Our hosts were utterly charming, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed good conversation and appreciated their attention to detail and consideration. Viv thoughtfully gave us six organic eggs one morning! We felt totally at home and spent most of the day by the pool enjoying the peace, heat, warm breeze and gorgeous environment. Betsy is overlooked by a stunning mountain range. I would unreservedly recommend Relaxing in Betsy. The location is peaceful, full of interest, history, pretty sleepy villages, good tavernas, lovely quirky beaches and big open skies.

What a great place this is, a very well appointed apartment with a super-lovely swimming pool bordering acres of rambling olive groves full of bees, birds and wildflowers and on the edge of peaceful Vamos. Our hosts, Marz and Viv, gave us an extremely generous welcome by shopping for our breakfast the next day, so a great deal of food (including homegrown olive oil) was provided. Location-wise in terms of journeys and sightseeing, we couldn't have picked a better spot - with the south coast under an hour away through the beautiful Lefka Ori and, indeed, the snow-capped mountains rising in the distance behind the property. There are some great guidebooks in the apartment, one of which steered us to some unforgettable encounters with village life in a couple of places nearby. Very easy to drive to from Chania along the oleander-lined national road, which must be one of the most beautifully decked highways anywhere. Very comfortable beds, and a hot shower. Demelza, the dog, was extremely charming too.

Vue sur les montagnes blanches, à 10 minutes à pied du village avec commerces et tavernes, bien placé pour visiter l'arrière pays ou la côte. Possibilités de manger dehors à l'ombre ou au soleil, beaucoup d'espace libre en extérieur, chambre de plain pied

Betsy is just like the pictures : extremely peaceful and relaxing. Vamos is a perfect place to relax but also to visit Crete : it's between Hania and Rethymno! We would'nt go anywhere else on our next trip in Crete. Marz is a wonderful hostess : she's really caring, but never invasive. Don't hesitate to ask her tips about the area, she'll be glad to. Also, she always provide a nice welcome pack, you feel like a home right away...!

The hosts made us feel very welcome, they were very very nice and helpful any time during the day. We felt like home. There is a big and cozy swimming pool outside the apartment , the area is very quiet and green all around. In the center of the village, 10 minutes walk from the apartment, we enjoyed from several grate Taverns for eating and drinking. 15 minutes by car we went to a lovely beach that made us come back for more and more, but there are more 30 km of beaches there. we had a fantastic holiday.

Marz a su répondre à toutes nos questions avant de faire la réservation. Sur place, accueil chaleureux. Logement superbe dans un environnement merveilleux et calme. A l'arrivé vous avez plein de petites choses qui vous attendent ! vous pouvez même choisir à l'avance ce que vous préférez, mais je n'en dit pas plus ! La piscine est fabuleuse ! Grande, hyper propre, très jolie et pratique. des transats également autour de la piscine disponibles. Dans l'appartement, il y a tout ce qu'il faut pour cuisiner. C'est très confortable et très beau.les propriétaires habitent au dessus, mais ils sont très discrets et hyper sympathique. Il y a une maison également sur la propriété mais très séparée, nous n'avons pas vu les locataires de toute la semaine ! ils ont accès à la piscine également. La voiture est garée dans la propriété. Les commerces sont à 3 mns en voiture. le village est très mignon. Bref nous avons adoré! Merci beaucoup !!

Ein wundervoller Ort mit praktisch eingerichteter Wohnung, Pool und liebevoll gestaltetem Garten. Es gibt verschiedene Plätze zum Verweilen. Besonders genossen haben wir den Kontakt zu Marz und Viv. Sie sind freundlich, humorvoll und gaben uns viele wertvolle Tipps. Wir sind dankbar, diesen Platz gefunden zu haben. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Judy and Mike are friendly and welcoming hosts. The apartment is clean, comfortable and equipped with everything to make your holiday enjoyable. There are beaches nearby (if you can drag yourself away from the pool), beautiful views and plenty of interesting places to eat. Nearby Chania offers good shopping and interesting sites. We highly recommend this apartment to those looking for a relaxing holiday and an opportunity to experience village life. The apartment is about 1.5 hours by car from Heraklion but Judy provides very good directions, so it is easy to find. Coming from Chania (about 30 minutes) would be even easier.

We agree with all the other reviews listed here. It's also worth mentioning that Vamos itself is lovely. The town has a life beyond tourism, with a lovely community and a really nice feel. Great to sit in the one of the bars in the evening and watch the world go by.

Dear AIRBNB users, I definitely recommend Judy's house as a fantastic place to spend your holidays in Crete. Apartment Francesca is clean, tidy, well furnished, comfortable and has a nice terrace available where you can take your breakfast in the morning. The villa has a large swimming pool with sunbeds, where you can enjoy a marvelous and stunning view to the Mediterranean sea. Really it's a place you can dream about. Judy as a host is very nice, she respects your privacy and she would help you in case you need some tips for places you wish to visit in the islands. Thanks AIRBNB and Judy for letting us have a great honey moon. Christian & Roberto

Nous avons passé un séjour magnifique, l'appartement possède tout le confort nécessaire. La piscine et la vue sont à couper le souffle ! Mike et judy sont des hôtes adorables et tellement gentils!! Je recommande 100 fois cette location!

It was simply perfect. Very nice people , friendly en everytime ready te help . The location was wonderful , amazing view over the aegean sea, perfect swimmingpool, and a nice apartment. We lived always outside ,from breakfast to evening diner....wonderful! Many, many Thanks aan Judy en Mike to let we Cretha discover ! Marco and Pascale + Chiara and Chloë

Judy made us feel so welcome. The apartment was just as described; clean, spacious and private. We had a fantastic time staying with her. She was always around to answer any questions or recommend places to visit. Her informal and friendly demeanour made it very easy to talk to her. We would love to visit again.

We have spent lovely time in Judy and Mike's apartment. You are wonderful couple and very good hosts. We have to write that if you come into their apartment they would preapare a lots of surprises for you:) but They will say that it was simply random:) If you want them to help you they will try do their best. If you want spend your time in quite, nice place, we highly recommend Judy and Mike's apartment. We have met good friends there:)

Judy et son mari sont très discrets et respectueux de la tranquillité de leurs hôtes. L'appartement est très propre et meublé avec goût et simplicité. La terrasse est ensoleillée et permet de prendre le petit déjeuner avec une très belle vue sur la piscine et la mer; On entend au loin les moutons et leur clochette...

Olive villa which is part of Elianthos Villas is as near to paradise as you are likely to find. Spacious well appointed accommodation cleaned daily set around a fantastic pool in a historic village. Ola kala. Everything is perfect. We will come back.

This place was a gem! Nicolas was very kind. The apartment was very spacious, very clean and had everything we needed. the deck was a good size and overlooked the beautifully cared for back yard. I think we were the only guests at the time, so we had the fantastic swimming pool to ourselves. Vamos is wonderful and this was a great place to stay while there. Thank you!

Die Unterkunft ist ziemlich abgelegen, aber wer das mag ist hier genau richtig. Es ist sehr ruhig und man kann die Ruhe und die Natur genießen. Der Pool ist an heißen Tagen sehr gut für eine Abkühlung. Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Absolut weiterzuempfehlen!

The small house is in an incredible and beautifull landscape. Every morning the view on the white mountains augurs a fabulous day... The appartment and the swimming pool are very clean. Vrysses is very well located to visit west Crete. Thanks a lot to Mikela who is a great host !

Mikela and John provided is with an array of water, bread, cakes, cereals and milk which was an added and unexpected delight. John was very helpful providing directions, otherwise we would have struggled to find the accommodation. He was polite, friendly and spoke great English. Sadly due to unforeseen circumstances, we did not meet Mikela. We hired a small Peugeot, this struggled however on the rocky track road leading to the property as it was so low to the ground. A 4x4 would've been more suitable. We loved our stay, it was quiet, tastefully decorated, beautifully kept and the pool, overlooking the White mountains, was lovely. As a couple, it was a perfect get away. It would've been nice to have had a TV, a source of music to create atmosphere and Internet. We ate out as the food was so reasonably priced and not having an oven or microwave limited us. We found it a perfect location to visit local beaches, Lake Kournas and the local shops and restaurants were easily accessible by car.

We had a fantastic stay at Mikela's place. The setting is absolutely gorgeous, the pool and house were lovely and perfectly clean. It was also great having a few supplies when we arrived, as well as biscuits waiting for us on one or two occasions! My only caution would be that finding the place after dark is not for the faint-hearted, well worth the effort though, we would certainly love to return in the future.

Very relaxed and a quite cute place!

What a fantastic place and what a great host. I would definitely recommend Elianthos Villa to those who seek a quiet place in the heart of the wild nature. The place was just fantastic and even more beautiful than the pictures. It smelled clean , fresh and new since it was recently renovated and I was lucky enough to be the first guest after the renovation. It was definitely my best experience in last minute booking and definitely value for money. Can't wait to go back there but hopefully stay longer next time. Bye bye lovely Vamos!!!!

Our hosts Athena and Stelios were very helpful and friendly ever before we arrived by providing all the information we asked for and made us feel so welcome when we arrived! The house was really beautiful, well equipped for our needs and very very clean. It was 5 minutes walking distance from all local tavernas, mini markets and bakery. It is also located very close (just a few minutes) to the beaches of Almyrida and Kalyves. We recommend "dream catcher" to everyone who wants to discover not only fantastic views of the countyside but also the warm greek hospitality. It was a great experience!

We loved the little village that this sweet house is situated in. Be aware that there are a lot of cats, dogs, and bugs around. Christina made nice little touches to make us feel welcome, like leaving us a jar of quince and the local alcohol (raki). We were sad to leave and hope to visit again in the future!

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We stayed only 3 days in Vamos in Nikos's accommodation but we would like live here forever! First because Nikos is a very nice and caring host and thank you so much to Panos to translate and explain the beautiful places to visit and how to go. The Fabrica house is an amazing place in a small and typical village of Crete. The house is very beautiful, clean and comfortable! That's the second reason why we want to live here! The must everybody go in Fabrica house have to do : the cooking lessons (thank you so much again to Nikos and Panos to explain us the village story and the way of life in Vamos). The food is so good (with a little bit of raki and wine to drink with...) that is the final reason why you will never want to leave from Fabrica house! We recommend of course this accommodation and hope to come back as soon as possible !

We spent such a fantastic experience with many surprises. The environment and the family is like a dream. From there, we can feel the greece from the inside. We will never forget our visit to the Franzeskakis family. It is much more than a simple accommodation. We had the great the to listen to live rebetiko from our fellows and live jazz festival under our windows in the garden!!! Thank you very much Lola, Nikos, Panayotis, the dogs, the cats, the cigales, , we hope to come back soon again!!!! Efkaristo poli Efkaristo Poli. Fafmassia Fafmassia kai Fafmassia.

Adorable little farm house just a short walk outside the town of Vamos. Lola and Nikos were very kind and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The puppies on the farm were absolutely adorable :) Lola even brought us fresh farm eggs and homemade marmalade for breakfast. Very cute spot, would definitely recommend!

We had a wonderful stay at the fabrica farm. The farm is beautifull, the houses are amazing. Clean comfitable. Nikos and lola are nice and freindly. Vamos is a lovley town in a great location. I recomand a stay there. Will be back again for sure. Thank you

My partner Daniel and I stayed for three nights this Spring at the end of a week-long ‘babymoon’ on Crete. Villa Eleonas is beautifully kept, spacious yet homely and set in a lustrous and well-loved cottage garden. Alive with birds, herbs and fruit, the medley of colour and perfume genuinely remains one of my fondest memories of our trip! Our host Costas struck us as excitable and house-proud and was indeed very welcoming, and various family members surprised us over our stay with delicious homemade cakes, pies and traditional red dyed Easter eggs. Although we enjoyed pleasant road trips to the west coast and into Chania, we were charmed by this little village and the people we met and we didn't stray far. A short walk to Ano Kato for the best coffee, laughs and live music and to I Stern Tou Mploumosifi, a small traditional taverna for simple, delectable Cretan food. Many thanks Costas and family, we look forward to our chance to return.

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We had a lovely stay ay Villa Eleonas. We stayed in springtime during almost 3 weeks so really had the chance to enjoy the house, and specially the garden which is amazing. The house is cosy and well located, the garden has tons of different flowers and roses to enjoy. The 3 chickens didn't wake us up and where sweet enough to give us some eggs in the morning. Costis and his family made us feel right at home and always very responsive if we had questions. His lovely parents surprised us with kind gestures like a cake on arrival, some breakfast pies and during easter some delicious treats. Around the corners there's cafe Ano Kato which has the best coffee's and cappuchino's in the whole area, we where regulars on a daily bases for the whole 3 weeks. All in all we had a great stay and would recommend the house for any stay in the beautiful area of Vamos. Costis and Manoli thanks for everything and wish you all the best!

The house is realy good and comfortable there is good atmosphere. Costis mother was very kind, always when she was visiting us she brought good things to eat. In the garden ( that was beautiful )we had our own vegtables and lemons to eat. We recomend the villige Vamos and the house to live in . Joanna

It was a wonderful place, the house was really great with a beautiful garden and swimming-pool. His family was really nice: they brought us typical food from Greece. It was a peaceful place, ideal to rest, with a good location, not far from Chania. I recommande this place !!! Thanks a lot for everything.

Wir (Paar mit zwei kleinen Kindern) hatten eine tolle Zeit im wunderschönen Haus von Costis, das keine Wünsche offen lässt. Dessen Familie hat uns herzlich umsorgt, der Garten ist ein Traum, alte Olivenbäume, Zitronen, knackiger Salat, Kräuter. Der Blick von der Terrasse auf die White Mountains ist spektakulär, es bieten sich auch Touren mit dem Mietwagen an die Südküste an. Vamos ist ein nettes Bergdörfchen mit Bäcker, Cafes, Kiosk. In zehn Minuten ist man an der Küste im größeren Ort Kalyves, wo es einen schönen Strand gibt. Tipp zum Essengehen: In Gavalohori, auf dem Weg nach Kalyves rechts ab 3 Km, gibt es am Dorfplatz (neben dem Denkmal) eine Taverne, die sehr gute kretische Gerichte anbietet. Wir würden jederzeit gerne wieder zu Costis nach Vamos fahren!

This was a great home for our family. The house fit our needs with a nice kitchen, living room and bed quarters. It was nice to have a separate room upstairs from the kids. The gardens around the house were great and we were welcomed to use the garden goodies for greek salad every evening. The house was situated very well - in a quiet neighborhood, close to a coffee shop, and within a couple blocks of restaurants. It was also easy access to Chania, beach and the national road. But best of all was the hospitality of the Chalkiadakis family.

Logement super ! hôtes super accueillants Costis est chaleureux ainsi que sa famille. Le village est très sympa et vivant. Le jardin est très agréable ainsi que la piscine. La maison est totalement conforme au descriptif et aux photos. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour à Vamos ! Efkaristo Costis !

the place is beautiful and clean. There was a very nice lady who kind of minds the place and she made everything necessary available to us.

logement très spacieux, très beau aussi dans un style très typique, la piscine est un énorme plus et il se situe à seulement 4 km de la plage. Renàta est très agréable et très serviable, un must have pour ceux qui passent dans la région :)

Wonderful house. Wonderful village. Exactly what we wanted. I Highly recommand it.

We had a terrific stay in Renata's house. The house itself is wonderful and very well equiped, even more. It is very well located, in the heart of a nice village that has kept his soul, and where we can find walking distance, everything we may need. Also very good location to discover the weest part of the island. The swimming pool, despipte being not very big, is very pleasant. The garden is also very pleasant with all the fruits and vegetables it produces. Also Kula, Renata's mother in law, who lives next door, is a character and derserves to be known. She is very generous and is keen to share her fantastic cooking (marvelous local dishes and pastries) and to give us some eggs from her chickens as well as fruits and so on. All in all, we have a very memorable experience here, and I recommend it to everyone who want to discover not only a beautiful island but also the greek hospitality.

Ons verblijf in Renata's huis is ons erg goed bevallen. Het is een sfeerlvol authentiek ruim huis met een lekker zwembad en van alle gemakken voorzien. Het uitzicht vanaf het dakterras over de omgeving is prachtig. Een klein nadeel is dat er veel muggen in de omgeving zitten. Gavalochori is het leukste dorp in de omgeving. In eerste instantie waren we op zoek naar iets in Vamos maar achteraf zijn we blij dat we in Gavalochori terecht zijn gekomen. Een echte aanrader is om op de markt bij Gavelianos Kafenes te eten. Erg lekker eten in een fijne atmosfeer.

Nous avons passés un super séjour à 4, avec nos deux ados. L'accueil a été très convivial par "Dominique" la belle mère de Renata (un personnage !). L'appartement est super bien équipés... Très bien ! Au rez de chaussé, un peu sombre mais en été c'est parfait, au moins il fait frais ! Quel plaisir d'avoir des citrons à porté de main et pouvoir sauter dans la piscine ! De plus le village est très sympathique et bien situé, les petits restos et les commerçants très chouettes. Bref, une adresse à recommander.

Renata et sa maman (présente au logement) sont adorables. Elles sont attentionnées. Cadre très agréable pour des moments de repos et de visites.

We cannot recommend this listing more highly. The village is a perfect place to experience Crete and everything is in walking distance. It is lovely, welcoming, authentic, and despite the number of foreigners it does not feel touristy. We had two rooms, a foyer, a modern kitchen and bath, a lovely terrace and pool that we shared with the two neighboring units. Everything was spotless. There are very good tavernas/restaurants and a few small groceries, which we did not really need because Kula and her daughter-in-law Renata stocked the refrigerator and cupboard with necessities for breakfast and lunch. Kula also brought us delicious, homemade moussaka one day and homemade stuffed grape leaves, stuffed tomatoes, and stuffed peppers another. Gavalochori is well-located to visit beaches and important historical sites. We would also like to recommend a visit to the beautiful Botanical Park (and restaurant) about an hour away. And don't forget Gavalochori's own little museum.

complexe très tranquille, perdu en campagne mais proche de sites très agréables .

Séjour superbe !! Maison de grand confort et avec beaucoup de cachet. Très belle vue depuis les terrasses et la piscine. Des citronniers et des orangers dans le jardin !! On recommande vivement.

Lovely villa in a fantastic location!

We had a wonderful stay at Christo's villa in Gavalochori. Very clean and very spacious. Great Pool ! Everything was as advertised and more. We would love to stay there again

Beautiful home, rustic chic, brand new and extremely well designed. Pool perfect even for kids. Out of the chaos of the beach. You feel in the countryside even though you are 4 kms from the beach. Quaint village with great yet affordable food. 40 minutes from chania. The best place i have ever found on airbnb. Perfect for a large family.

We had a lovely stay as two families of four. Lots of space, felt very private considering how close we were to neighboring villas. Our host was kind and responsive.

Great villa and amazing pool ! I recommend

The house is absolutely fantastic, located in a very pretty village, the view is great , sunset beautiful. Everything was perfect. Hope to come back!