Hands down our best stay in Greece.
Crete is a beautiful place and every part is worth visiting (car rental and a bit of bravery required). However, the southern part of Crete where Anna’s apartment is located was especially beautiful. Many times we were told that the people on Crete go to the south for their own vacations, away from the tourist towns of Heraklion and Chania. I can see why and recommend visiting, especially if you think of yourself as more of a traveler than a tourist.
Regarding the apartment:
It was clean, private, and steps from the beach. There are many thoughtful touches like beach towels and bathrobes. There is not a kitchen, but there is a fridge to stock with snacks if you stop in the village of Lefkogeia before taking the very picturesque and nerve wracking road to the Airbnb. However, the food in Crete is excellent and generally affordable, so if you can, eat at local places as much as possible and experience amazing Cretan hospitality and cuisine.
The beach is clean, moderately busy but very chill, and has gorgeous views. There are two tavernas in the same building as the apartment, but they close relatively early in the evening and it was never loud. The upper taverna is owned by someone else and we did not try it. The lower taverna, owned by Anna’s family, is set in a beautiful garden and offers fresh local food and good coffee. The food was very high quality and reasonably priced. Several days we just hung out at the beach, ate at Anna’s taverna, and could not bring ourselves to leave the area.
It is truly a magical place and we would return in a heartbeat. Hopefully we will, one day. Book this Airbnb!
Thank you, Anna!