We were greeted by the owner’s daughter at the accommodation,
even though we arrived rather late in the evening.
The entire upper apartment that we rented was clean,
neat and had quite an authentic feel – the pastel colors matched the
the traditional vibe and the balcony view perfectly!
And – as we entered the premises, we had a lovely surprise:
some Greek sweets topped with fresh fruit were waiting in the fridge!
We had plenty of clean towels and all the necessary toiletries and kitchen equipment
waiting for us. As we traveled as a family (5 of us) it was very important
that we had everything at our disposal. And boy did we get everything:
from board games to sewing kits, to a small first aid kit in one of the rooms.
The rooms are cozy but have more than enough space, and both bedrooms
had their own separate ACs. The living area is very comfy and spacious and is equipped
with a modern TV together with a paid-for Netflix account.
The balcony is beautiful, there is also a small garden in the back for relaxation
(or a family barbecue?). The balcony also has an outdoor shower and quite several lounges
chairs to enjoy the evening view. We also had 2 bicycles and 2beach balls waiting for us in the back.
There are a couple of beaches downhill, but I would recommend going there only if you have those
water sneakers. Most beaches in this part of Crete are natural and barely
touched by human hands, which gives them a special vibe. On the other hand, the
air smells like lavender, honey, and salt at all times, the sound of waves is mesmerizing,
and the entire place feels like an ad for Ariel.
Last but not least – assuming you have rented a car for yourself – the closest store is
about a 15-minute drive, and the magical Elafonisi beach is only 20 minutes
away! Apart from that, Livadia also has a small tavern that works until 12:00
PM on most days and 10 minutes from there is the famous Stomio Taverna with a
beautiful garden and a bunch of cute little animals walking around (cats,
chickens, little goats, even deer!) And not too far from the accommodation, you
can find the cozy White Lake beach and a Christian monastery that you can
visit.