Manolis is a terrific host. He took us to two village feasts that we would never have seen otherwise and (in addition to delicious local food, music and dancing) we felt we got to see a small taste of village life. He was really kind and welcoming
Our room was very comfortable and in a traditional stone house, nicely renovated and clean. We stayed for a week and were very comfortable there. There is no air conditioning but with the breeze it was comfortable. There is a small kitchen with a small combination oven and stovetop, as well as a water kettle, and well equipped to do a little cooking. The terrace on the roof is beautiful and has a great view over the valley, although in August it was very hot during the day — except for the early morning and evening when it is really beautiful. We were too lazy to get up and eat breakfast there, but it was a great place for an aperitif or cup of tea in the evening.
Every other day we got a basketful of vegetables, eggs and bread from the farm, which, supplemented with some cheese from the grocery store was enough for breakfast and a light picnic lunch for two. Also delicious local honey, olive oil and jam were provided. And the figs were ripe during our visit too.
There is also a nice-looking spa and an herb garden and the opportunity to visit the greenhouses of the farm Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, but honestly we were just too lazy to take advantage of that!
While this is not the place to stay if you want a lot of nightlife and the ability to walk to the beach, it’s only about a 30-minute drive to the coast towns of Hersonissos and Heraklion. . We enjoyed being out of the tourist crowds but close enough to do some beach going and scuba diving. And it was really nice to come home to a simple, quiet and beautiful place at night.
I can’t recommend the place highly enough and would happily return.