Fantastic! Our stay in Kalamki was one that we'll remember forever. If you're considering visiting south Crete, and you're looking for a truly special experience, don't look any further.

Zabia is the most incredible host and her apartment could not be situated any better. It sits above a lovely seafood restaurant on the main strip of town. Within seconds, you can be on the wonderfully un-crowded beach. The water is crystal clear and there's always free sunbeds. Kalamaki is a little gem: quaint, quiet, with the sweetest people and about eight little restaurants right on the beach.

Everything about the reservation and stay was delightfully easy. Zabia was waiting for us at the Delfinia restaurant when we arrived, she then showed us around the beautiful apartment (which is exactly as pictured. Although the balcony is even more impressive in person. Wow, it's incredible!). She offered details on the surrounding area, a fully stocked refrigerator with items from her own garden(!), everything we needed for laundry, and then invited us to dinner with her family.

We were lucky to get to know Zabia and her family over our four day stay - seeing them almost every day and learning about life in Crete. I truly feel that we have a friend for life in Zabia. She was so caring, so genuine - even asking us to message her when we safely arrived at our next destination. She's a wonderful person and you feel it immediately.

Zabia, we're so thankful to have met you! Thank you so much for everything. We hope to see you and your family again!