We have stayed three days in April in the two apartments. We arrived after midnight, and found Manolis waiting for us in his car in the main street of Apostoli, to welcome us and show the way uphill to the house. This gesture is typical to Manolis and Nopi’s attitude and hospitality. They are warm and hospitable hosts that really care for all their guests’ needs: where to go, what to do, etc. We have spent lovely and pleasant moments with them one night on the balcony above, getting to know each other and talking like old friends. They are intelligent and educated people that decided to fulfill their dream to live in the rural area of Crete, build an organic farm in a place where Manolis’ ancestors lived. What is so wonderful is their willingness to share this experience with their guests.
Fresh warm bread was waiting for us every morning, which was a great start of the day. Other products of the organic farm were available: homemade jam, olive oil, yogurt etc. Really generous people.
We have used both apartments. The bigger one was occupied by the parents, and is spacious and have plenty of room for a kitchen, living room, dining table, bathroom and a bedroom. It has a lovely small yard, to seat outside. The smaller unit was used by our kids and provided their needs (they used the double bed). The apartments are at the upper edge of the village and are extremely quiet (local inhabitants mostly live there only in weekends). It was wonderful to wonder in the village allies, or climb the hill behind the house.
We highly recommend Manolis and Nopi’s apartments for those who are looking to stay out of the tourist places and the large cities of Crete. You will find, comfort, lovely hospitable people, peaceful and quiet environment, central location for trips to the north and south beaches, Heraklion, etc. Staying in their house made us fall in love with Crete and the Cretans.