The Avli House was EXACTLY the type of place you hope to find when you travel. A home away from home, equipped with everything you might need to feel comfortable and safe. Beautiful spices and olive oil pressed by the owners, cozy throw blankets for chillier evenings, a spa-like bathroom straight out of a magazine (complete with high end local soap, shampoo, conditioner etc.). These are just a few small examples of all of the careful thought that went into creating this amazing property. We were so impressed and felt so lucky to be there!
On our first day we arrived late in the evening and Nikos mother had cooked us a delicious hot meal which we ate in the breathtaking courtyard underneath a hot pink bougainvillea tree while we kept asking ourselves “Is this our life right now??” Sophia and Niko had also tastefully stocked our fridge for us with things that we would have definitely bought for ourselves anyway. How did they know us so well?? It all felt like a dream.
Throughout our stay they were very helpful with tons of local advice and destination tips. They even drove us out to some of their favorite beaches and took us to a seafood tavern that we LOVED! That was a really special day for us. We are so happy to have made new friends in Chania and we cannot wait to return!
(Practical notes: the house is a 3 min walk away from the gorgeous beaches of Nea Chora and its very easy to sit there all day in affordable lounge chairs and relax. The restaurants at the beachfront are all very delicious and fairly priced. The Old City is a very easy 10 min walk and the highway is easily accessible as well, for those with a car. We really felt this house was perfectly situated for everything! Book it, you will not be sorry!)