The best place for those looking for peace and authentic Crete, away from the crowds but with everything you will need for a relaxing holiday. The house is very nice, comfortable, newly furnished and perfectly clean… situated in the middle of an olive grove, with wonderful views of the sea and surrounding mountains! The way to the house is well marked, plus the host gives you perfect instructions on how to find it…
It's close to the beach and easy to walk there. From the house, a romantic walk among the olive trees leads to a mostly empty, comfortable country beach (about 15 minutes by foot, by car it takes 2 minutes).
You can also find a lot of other beautiful beaches nearby.
In Goudouras you can find two bars (one of them make great omelets, Greek salad and other typical specialities :-),one tavern and one shop with common goods and delicious local vegetable.
People here are warm and friendly!
Our host was really nice and communication was easy, always answered all questions very quickly!
The most beautiful experience was our neighbor Popi, who lives in a house a little above the grove… She is the impersonation of Cretan cordiality, openness and hospitality… She cooked for us „moussaka“ and „Vlito“ … brought homemade cheese, honey and olive oil… not because of the food, but because of the encounter with human cohesion, genuineness and kindness, we almost cried when we left…:-)D
We had a wonderful time here! We felt very welcome and enjoyed every day…
…the only thing we missed was any kind of coffee machine - (we are big coffee drinkers and a morning without coffee can be a problem for many of us :-)- there was only one miniature Greek Jezva and for boiling water it is only cooking pots no kettle , or a toaster for breakfast. But there is a perfect washing machine, and great pans!
Highly recommendable!