Horizonte Cretan Cottage is an absolutely delightful home and perfect for a couple or a couple with a small child. The home is a renovated 100+ year old property that has been with the same family during that time. A lot of care has gone into the renovation and it is clear that the owners have travelled and understand what we travellers desire to have in their temporary abode.

The cottage and its surrounding land is a cool respite from the extreme summer heat. It is such a great feeling waking up to the crowing of the rooster and then walking across to the chicken enclosure to gather freshly laid eggs for breakfast.

There are about 30 chicken that are very friendly and scramble towards the fence when they see you come (of course they are expecting you to feed them). Kids would love this as well as adults.

There is a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables also growing on the land that you are able to help yourself to.

The friendly locals at the village shops are only a 2-min walk away where you can stock up on absolute essentials, baked goods for breakfast and also meals from the local tavernas.

Local beaches (many to choose from) are in close proximity as well as a nice winery that is about 1km from the cottage where you can do extensive wine tasting of all their wines.

Ask the hosts for restaurant recommendations around the area and you will not be disappointed.

Marili who we interacted with in person is an excellent and informative host. Her parents were also very friendly and welcomed us with fresh fruit from their gardens and cake.

If you are in Western Crete, I will not look past this property. You get plenty of space, a well equipped kitchen, a nice large yard where you can spend evenings and mornings outdoors, commune with a bit of nature and forget all your worries! Forget about staying in a hotel or some other apartments.