Staying at Maria and Zachos’s beautiful Airbnb and visiting Kissamos was a highlight of my trip to Crete. For starters, the location is excellent, an easy walk to cafes, restaurants, beaches and the waterfront. More importantly, they have created a beautiful and welcoming space that feels like home, if your home was a beautiful apartment near the sea.
The unit is on the first floor of a large family home. It’s quiet, airy and full of light, on a hill overlooking the town. The large, separate bedroom has a lovely bed and linens, and beautiful built-in wooden closets. There’s a washer in the spacious bathroom with bathtub. The kitchen is well appointed— separate coffee and espresso machines! —and everywhere there are personal touches that are warm and affectionate. Maria and her daughter personally welcomed me with fruits, eggs, and honey from their farm. They were kind and helpful (recommendations) and made it clear they were available if needed during my stay.
Maria also brought me a plate of hot, delicious food, sharing what she’d just prepared for the family! (stuffed squash blossoms, tomato, and homemade bread).
It was sheer good fortune that I found this wonderful place and these extra super Superhosts.