My wife and I stayed with Bagkeris family for five days and could not have had a better experience. We arrived quite late (almost 11:50 pm) and were greeted not by a tired host but by a genuinely excited Antonia - with warm hugs, hot moussaka, and sweet, home-made deserts. Antonia and the Bagkeris family redefine hospitality. They are intelligent, kind, generous, always pleasant, and above all caring. We were in want of nothing, whether it be great food or great advice.

In addition, the apartment itself is tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean, bright and cheerful and complete with all the amenities one would expect. It is located about 7 minutes (on foot) from the main street of Ammoudara, which has many small markets, stores, and restaurants. Another 3 minutes on foot from the main street and you're at the beach. If you rent a car or take the bus, the apartment is about a 10-minute drive from Heraklion, Crete's capital city. For us, the location was great.

I cannot recommend a stay with the Bagkeris family more highly. They are ideal hosts. If you, the potential guest, are hesitating about committing to a stay with them, simply read a few of the other 40+ glowing reviews.

Thanks again Antonia, Manolis and the rest of the family!