I spent four nights at Petros’ place with my two kids. The place is perfect for a stay to reach out the richness of the West Crete, its beaches, hikes and fantastic local food. The apartments that Petros offers are much nicer then the description and the photos. Both locations, one apt for 3-4 persons and one studio-type for 2, have been recently renovated.
They are super clean, combining the modern with the traditional Greek architecture. Stones with wood and very well equipped kitchen. There is toster, electric cattle, coffee maker, large fridge and electric cooker, and all needed utensils if you want to cook at home. Also a simple orange squizer, and as the place is absolutely phenomenal for its oranges and fresh fruit, I did juice for us every day.
We mainly had breakfasts and for the rest we dine out, as Topolia has wonderful restaurants with local food and you cannot miss it (esp highly reccommended Oinoohoos Tavern - delicious!).
The apartments have really nice roof and next door tarraces where I did my yoga everyday, with a great view to the valley, and next to lemon tree. The bigger appartment, has two rooms, kitchen and bathroom. The smaller is a 2-person studio with adjacent bathroom. All super comfy, clean. Both also have the washing machine that has been very convenient for us too. Bothe places and two rooms in the 1st apt have also AC.
There is also a parking place, and the whole ambiance is wonderful.
Petros is absolutely kind and wonderful host. He greeted us with orange juice, oranges that we used for our juice, and later on we also got tomatoes and cucumbers from his farm (we were lucky!), that we have enjoyed for the rest of our travel.
He has renovated all the apts himself and one can appreciate the attention to details and the load of work he put into it. Petros was also very responsive to all our requests. And we really appreciate that.
The place is fantastic to reach out to all the West Coast beautiful beaches in Elafonisi, Falasarna, Balos (boat is fine too). We also reccommend to do the hike in the Topolia Gorge. You can start from Topolia and it is a bit of walk, but it is really fun for older kids as you climb some bigger rocks. We got out beyond the tunnel on the way to Elafonisi and then got a great hitch-hiking adventure on the back of the pick-up on the way back to Topolia.
Really highly reccommended and, as airbnb host myself, I would be really happy to help Petros to get more clients, who can appreciate his hospitality, and also the local atmosphere of the place. It is in the middle of the regular living area for regular people. And it is wonderful space for rest, and get-away from all the touristy spots.
We enjoyed it a lot.
Thank you Petros!