This place is special. We stayed at Mike’s Natura House for one week and had an amazing experience. Mike and his family are wonderful and generous hosts.
This is a traditional home in the mountains with an absolutely stunning view! The large balcony which can be accessed from both bedrooms upstairs was our favorite spot. We would wake up in the morning and open the door to the balcony to appreciate the view first thing in the morning while listening to the rooster and chickens. We still dream with that view! We enjoyed many meals, workouts, and peaceful moments in this balcony. The home has plenty of windows and doors with screens to keep the bugs and mosquitoes out and stays relatively cool. We mainly used the fan instead of air conditioning, though both bedrooms have it in case it gets warm.
We cooked a lot during our stay and the kitchen is well equipped with quality cookware and appliances. There was nothing missing in the kitchen!
During our stay, Mike gave us some fresh eggs and delicious vegetables from his garden along with several local goods including olive oil, honey, olives, wine, raki, and bread! A neighbor came by one day to give us freshly picked cherries too. (One thing you'll learn quickly is that Cretans are super friendly and generous!) All we can say is that we’re deeply grateful to Mike and his family for creating such a special Airbnb and giving us a memorable experience in Crete. We were touched by their generosity and friendliness. Natura House was the best Airbnb experience we’ve ever had! Σας ευχαριστούμε για όλα, Mike και Elsa!
Distances to some popular beaches: Elafonisi (20km, 29 minutes), Kedrodasos (20km, 31 minutes), Falasarna (37km, 56 minutes), Balos (38km, 1 hour 17 minutes). You’ll be driving through some beautiful roads through small towns and villages in the mountains with views of the coast. Limni is right across Elos (you can see it from the balcony), but is more secluded and quieter.