Our stay here is one that I and my traveling companions will forever cherish.
The home itself was everything we wanted: beautiful, comfortable, and conveniently located for walking, catching public transit, as well as if you have your own car.
Modern amenities combined with a meticulously restored family home of the proprietors, Maria and Stavros. On site is a perfectly sized courtyard with places to gather to eat, drink, and relax while viewing their lovingly tended fruit trees and drinking in the scent of the jasmine. Just a few paces from the courtyard are their gardens, ending with their goat and chicken yard.
This all makes for a fantastic stay, but I cannot begin to express how delightful Maria and Stavros made our stay. Their incredibly generous hospitality made our time in Crete truly magical.
Traveling for me is all about connecting to the heart of what makes a place unique; home for those who love there-its soul. Maria and Stavros made that happen.
From the freshly baked cookies, home pressed olive oil, and locally made raki they had for us upon arrival, to the opportunity to visit with them (when we invited them to join us) over wine, and even a guided history tour around Chania by Stavros; their generosity was unparalleled. They provided us with tips and suggestions for places to visit within Chania, as well as around the island; pointing out gems only locals know about.
Not only did we have a wonderful stay, we have made life long friends.