We could not have loved our stay in this home and charming historic village more!! Absolutely our favorite of 5 different stays in Crete. This is an absolute gem - especially the wonderful hosts who make you feel like you’re staying with old family friends!
The home is spotlessly clean, gorgeous, and entirely rebuilt while keeping the traditional Cretan style. It is beautifully decorated and well stocked with thoughtful detail. The Wi-Fi works well and made for easy remote work and school. The view of the mountains from both the balcony and rooftop are stunning and the climate was perfect in early September.
We loved wandering the winding cobblestone streets and enjoyed the local tavernas. Our son made friends with all the town kitties :). We also really enjoyed the local folk museum.
We were worried we wouldn’t find enough to do as a family with an active 7 year old son in Vrachsi, but we could’ve easily stayed 2 more weeks enjoying the area. It was so proximate to beautiful beaches, cute towns, hikes, archeological sites, good food, etc and coming back at night to the quiet and peaceful village was just wonderful! Katerina’s guidebook was extremely helpful and her suggestions were perfect! We loved visiting nearby Sissi, Malia, and the island of Spinalonga out of Plaka. Highlights of our trip for sure!
Thank you so much also their mother Rena for her kindness, hospitality, and generosity. Not a day went by without receiving a greeting and a gift of some kind.
Our only regret is not staying here longer - we could have enjoyed the area, home, and people many more days, especially considering the value.