Charming. Rustic. Super clean. Great hospitality.
It was a perfect weekend stay - especially If you want to be taken back in time. This quaint, charming traditional Cretan village home is a perfect weekend stay (or longer). Roula and her mother are exceptional hosts.
Just know that this is a place to stay if you really want to feel like living in the 1800s. The bathroom is in a small room outside - but it’s not a problem! It’s only 5 steps from the main door. The bed is the only slight negative here... it’s a little hard and for me, even though I have issues with hard beds, I was okay. (We stayed two nights). Other than that... every single aspect of this home is perfect. I highly recommend this place in the winter! We didn’t turn on the air/heat and tried to not turn on the lights and just used the fireplace. It was such a wonderful experience. Ευχαριστούμε Roula! We will be back!
Tips:
- drive during the day - roads are curvy and narrow up the mountain.
- never flush your paper down the toilet. It’s not good anywhere in Greece for septic tanks
- bring cash! Most tavernas accept card but there is a slight chance the internet will go down and cash is only accepted.
- buy groceries in the city (Chania) to last you - most tavernas don’t open early in the morning and hours can be flexible depending on the day.
- Try Roula’s mother’s homemade Quince marmalade if she has it available. Its delightful!