Amazing Stone Villa

10/10 Very nice place and helpful owner. Quiet and peacefull. If you needed to know anything you could just ask the owner and he would help you out. The villa itself was comfortable and had nice temperature. The price is also very reasonable.

10/10 Charmante Unterkunft mit allen, was man braucht. (Charming accommodation with everything you need.)

10/10. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber wunderbar ruhige Landscaft das Haus ist wirklich schön in der Umgebung tolle Tavernen- zb metoxi und vinery ganz grosse Empfehlung. (Very friendly hosts, wonderfully quiet landscape, the house is really nice in the area, great taverns- e.g. metoxi and vinery, a big recommendation)

10/10. The courtyard and upstairs veranda were beautiful outdoor areas to enjoy the views. Made very welcome by the host.

10/10.This is a great house, very well maintained. Very beautiful interior, furniture, decor. Everything is done in the old Greek style. At the same time, the house is very functional and comfortable. There is everything you need for a long stay. I would like to note the cleanliness of the house and the well-groomed yard, as well as the magnificent view from the balcony. There are beaches nearby, there are popular and wild ones. To get to the wild beaches, you need a SUV or 4x4 car. But it's very beautiful there. And also next to the house there is a tavern where you can eat delicious homemade food at any time. The owners of the house are friendly, hospitable, caring. We enjoyed it very much, highly recommend!

10/10.Das Haus ist toll, sehr geräumig und ruhig (abseits vom Massentourismus), allerdings ist man auf ein Auto angewiesen. Der Eigentümer war super freundlich.

10/10.Wir hatten ein Haus mit mehreren Zimmern für uns. Mit Terrasse und großem Balkon. Alles war sehr komfortabel und großzügig eingerichtet und sehr gepflegt. Die Gastgeber haben an alles gedacht, sogar mit Produkten aus der eigenen Landwirtschaft. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Anwesen liegt im Zentrum der vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten und Orte, die man besuchen kann und sollte. Die Gastgeber haben dazu sogar eine kleine Übersicht zusammengestellt.

10/10.Modern and very comfort..very special decoration and the owners very friendly and helpfull...many thanks

10/10.Wunderbare Terrasse mit weitem Blick und hervorragende Ausstattung auch Waschmaschine ist vorhanden. Sehr freundliche Eigentümer und schöne ruhige Lage im Dorf Vasiliki. Gute Taverne und ein Mezedopolion sind in Gehweite

10/10.Unser Aufenthalt war einfach nur perfekt! Unsere Gastgeber haben sich vorbildlich um uns gekümmert. Ganz besonders angetan war ich von der Sauberkeit und Liebe zum Detail bei der Ausstattung. ich schließe mich allen meinen Vorbewerten an und vergebe die Bestnote.

10/10.The house is indeed “amazing”! A traditional house , very clean, warm and full of personality but modern in the same time(you have everything you need: fridge, oven, tv, washing machine, AC). Yiannis and Mary , the owners, are so warm and friendly and the gave us a lot of informations about the historical places, food places and of course, best beaches around. An Incredible vacation!

9,8/10.The villa is marvellous! Very comforable, furnished with style, equipped with everything you might need. Great hospitability of the owners. Feeling like at home. And, next time we will rent a good offroad car - Greek routes can be tricky:-))

10/10.Der Aufenthalt war superschön. Es war angenehm ruhig. Yiannis und Mary waren sehr gute Gastgeber und unheimlich hilfsbereit. Sie sprechen beide gut Englisch und uns wurde jeder Wunsch erfüllt. Wir würden es auf jeden Fall empfehlen.

10/10.Yiannis nous a très chaleureusement accueilli dans le studio de la villa. Nous avons apprécié sa grande gentillesse et sa disponibilité pour nous rendre le séjour parfait : des conseils de visites et de lieux à découvrir à l’intervention d’un électricien en passant par la bonne adresse pour faire nos test Covid avant de rentrer ou le gâteau fait par sa femme à notre arrivé ! C’était vraiment agréable, l’appartement est meublé avec le principal pour passer de bonnes vacances. Nous vous conseillons vivement de prendre quelques bouteilles d’huile d’olive bio de la production du propriétaire !

9.9/10.Wer die Abgeschiedenheit mag, ist hier genau richtig. Ein kleines griechisches Dorf. Das Haus ist mit viel Liebe hergerichtet, es fehlt an nichts. Die Gastgeber sind sehr herzlich und sind zu jeder Zeit mit Rat zur Stelle. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können das Haus nur weiterempfehlen.

10/10.Ruhige Lage, grosses Zimmer, Fliegengitter, üppige Ausstattung des Zimmers unter anderem für die Zubereitung des Frühstücks. Ideale Lage für E-Mountainbiketouren. In Bikeweite ein gutes Restaurant für das Abendessen. In der Beilage Bilder von unseren Biketouren. Türe führt direkt auf einen schön angelegten, hellen Hof, was für das etwas dunkle Zimmer entschädigt. Keine Beanstandungen

10/10. Das Haus ist unglaublich schön mit sehr liebevoller Einrichtung. Iannis und Maria machen den Aufenthalt zu etwas sehr besonderem, da sie alles dafür tun , dass man sich wohlfühlt. Da wir die letzten Besucher der Saison waren erhielten wir ein kostenloses 'Upgrade' auf die größere Wohnung. Die Taverne um die Ecke ist sehr lokal und authentisch. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und würden jederzeit wieder kommen.

9/10. Very friendly owner, attentive on our arrival, cupcakes, refreshments and delicious tomatoes from the garden. Very nice house in any small village, beautiful view of Messara, car mandatory to discover this region.

10/10. The house is very cosy. Great positioning as a base to visit south-eastern Crete. The owner was very helpful, even troubled to come to the house in our last day to bring us some olive oil of his own production.

10/10. Yiannis ist ein sehr gastfreundlicher Mensch. Er hat mich trotz meiner sehr späten Anreise persönlich empfangen um mir die Schlüssel zu übergeben. Die Wohnung ist mit Liebe zum Detail ausgestattet und hat alles was man für einen entspannten Aufenthalt benötig. Das Haus liegt in einem kleinen Dorf zwischen Olivenhainen. Es ist in ca. 1 Std. vom Flughafen Heraklion mit dem Auto erreichbar. Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und würde jederzeit wieder kommen.

10/10. First of all, Yiannis our host and owner of the amazing stone villa is taking every action to let you feel you are at home! And this home is exactly what the name of the accommodation says: it is amazing!!!!! The beautiful stone house is so cozy and full of details, you need time to discover all of it, especially the small, delicious presents at the table to eat and drink!! A warm welcome guideline book, made by yiannis is an importend and so well written, funny guid what to do at the area!! The amazing stone villa is by far the best and wellcoming expirience we had at Crete!!!!! Especially if you want to discover ways far from the tourist areas and expirience the real, cheerful live of Crete!!!! Thank you Yiannis for this wonderful expirience!!!!

10/10.In dieser Unterkunft hatte man alles was man braucht und mehr. Wir wurden herzlich empfangen und haben tolle Tipps für die Umgebung bekommen. Es war alles sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet, auch mit Dingen, die einem als Tourist einmal ausgehen könnten oder an die man vor der Abreise vielleicht nicht gedacht hat. Das Dorf an sich war nicht touristisch, man kann diese Gegenden jedoch schnell erreichen, genauso die Sehenswürdigkeiten im Umkreis

10/10. Perfect We have been here for the second time and are happy to come back. Amazing Stone Villa has everything you could want from a holiday rental: plenty of space for 4 people, a well equipped kitchen (including spices, oil, coffee,...), possibilities to stay inside and out, own parking, garden shower, mosquito screens in front of each window, an awful lot of small details that you notice the hosts really try to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The house is old, some furniture too, but everything is restored with a lot of love, care and very high quality. In comparison to the level of equipment, the price is very low. If you want to visit the touristy, not very isolated south of Crete, you have the perfect base camp here. Compared to last year, a washing machine was added (manual in Greek and English). Especially with the wild beaches in the South, where there are no beach chairs or a shower, it is great to be able to wash the beach towels and bathing suits quickly and dry overnight.

10/10. The atmosphere of rustic Crete Amazing, large, cozy stone house in a Cretan village. a two-storey villa equipped with everything you need and furnished with love to detail. Quiet, peaceful, while the location allows you to reach the main attractions of southern Crete in 15-40 minutes. We will definitely come back again!

10/10. The house is like a fairy tale. Clean, sweet and romantic. The hosts are kind, helpful. We were greeted by cakes, wine and brandy for welcome. Accommodation absolutely for every recommendation. We will definitely return here again.

10/10. Sehr zu empfehlen. Ausgesprochen freundliche Besitzer, die sehr um das Wohl ihrer Gäste besorgt sind. Toll eingerichtete Ferienwohnung in ruhiger Lage. Sehr schöner Innenhof.

10/10.A fairy tale and unique lodging! This apartment is located in an old restored mansion of Vasiliki. It is furnished and decorated in a stunning and unique way. The owners, who are wonderful people, have built it with a great deal of care and taste, so you think you're in a fairy tale house. Every detail in it is amazing, original, yet traditional. But at the same time it has all the comforts, a kitchen with all the necessary, mosquito screens everywhere, a comfortable bathroom. The hospitality of the owners is also insurmountable. They kept bringing us treats and giving us useful information about the area. The only thing about this house is that you can't part with it easily... it's highly recommended! It's a one-of-a-kind lodging that I'm sure you want to go back to, and it's worth a lot more than 10 points.

10/10.Davvero una vacanza indimenticabile. E una villa confortevole, centrale e fornita di tutti gli servizi. Permette di visitare tutte le localita' della zona in un posto meraviglioso.

10/10..It was amazing like the name 😉 Beautiful house. Full equipment, attention to detail, very nice owner. It was a good starting point for the trips.

10/10.Das Haus ist über 100 Jahre alt und wurde vor ein paar Jahren aufwändig, sehr hochwertig und liebevoll renoviert. Es gibt in jeder Ecke Dekostücke, die zum Teil "Vintage Style" sind, zum Teil aber auch original aus der Zeit, in der die Großeltern der Gastgeberin dort gewohnt hatten. Die Ausstattung ist der Hammer, es ist wirklich all das vorhanden, was man als Ferienwohnungs-erfahrener Reisender so mit sich schleppt: nicht nur Seife und Spülmittel sind da, sogar Essig, Öl und eine Auswahl an Gewürzen ist vorhanden und kann genutzt werden. Zur Begrüßung steht ein Teller mit Gebäck und Brot sowie selbstgebrauter Wein und Raki auf dem Tisch und ein Glas Oliven aus dem eigenen Anbau im Kühlschrank. Den Fernseher haben wir nicht ausprobiert, es waren aber auch Bücher (auf deutsch, da vornehmlich deutsche Gäste das Hausbesuchen), Spiele und sogar ein Schorchelset da, das man nutzen konnte. Das Gastgeber-Paar ist sehr herzlich und an einem Abend hatten sie in der anderen der 2 Wohnungen übernachtet und wir wirklich nett über alles mögliche geschwatzt. Deutsch geht ein bisschen, englisch sehr gut. Sie haben auch gute Tipps parat, was man sich anschauen sollte und sind jederzeit mit Rat und Tat ansprechbar. Das Dorf Vasiliki ist ein kleines Nest, aber ein guter Ausgangspunkt, um die schönen Strände im Süden von Kreta zu entdecken oder in die Asterousia Berge zu fahren. Im Ort, vielleicht 100 Meter entfernt, gibt es eine vorzügliche, traditionell kretische Taverne, wo man gut und günstig essen kann. So gut, dass wir uns an 3 von 4 Abenden dafür entschieden haben, dort zu essen statt selbst zu kochen. Einen kleinen Supermarkt, Bäcker usw. findet man im Nachbarort Vagionia oder etwas größer in Moires (Lidl und Chalkiadakis).

10/10..Beautiful stonehouse with nice and clean interiour and sitting area in the outside which is a perfect base for exploring the remote beaches and wild nature of Southern Crete. Nice owner who gives you tips for exploring the surrounding area and who you can always contact if you have a question. Maybe the bed could be wider if you are used to it but apart from this it is really perfect. There is also a nice Tavern with tasty local food only two minutes of walking away. Thank you very much, we enjoyed our stay!

10/10. Very kind, friendly, helpful owners. Very warm reception with extra features (some breakfast items, coffee and cooking items). I'll definitely go back!!!!

Doreen. 10/10 excellent Yannis and Mary met us with keys and made sure that we were very comfortable. Gave us eggs and cake and more. Checked on our comfort each day by phone. The old house was beautifully renovated by Yannis and furnished in antique manner.

Ingrid B. 5/5 excellent Very warm welcome and farewell by the owners. The old house has been beautifully renovated by the owners and is traditionally furnished. The property consists of two units (family home and apartment) that share a common courtyard. The larger house was very suitable for our family with two children and has a nice private terrace. From the terrace you have a good view of the road and the village life of Vasiliki. Good location in relation to the archaeological sights such as Phaestos, Gortys and Agia Triada. Wonderful beaches not too far away. Thank you Maria and Yiannis and see you next time!

Zdeněk Vermouzek , (CZ) 10/10 excellent We can fully recommend to everyone looking for a calm and homely accomodation Extraordinarily friendly owners, excellent calm location, sensitively renovated old building, fully equipped kitchen, magnificent surrounding Asterousia Mountains.

Kay B. 10/10 excellent It was a very nice week, where everything was just right. The house has history, has been lovingly restored and everything fits together. An open fireplace creates atmosphere, firewood was naturally present. The rooms are rustic and comfortably furnished with lots of wood, stone and things from the old days. Everything worked perfectly and there were no problems with the equipment. The house is spread over 2 floors. Upstairs you will find a bathroom with shower, children's room and bedroom. Downstairs is the spacious lounge with adjoining open kitchen and pantry. In the courtyard you can comfortably barbecue, eat or sometimes enjoy the sun. The house is in a small village. Nothing is going on here, although we were here in early March. It is just the thing for those seeking peace away from the tourist strongholds. Beautiful beaches and shops can be found within 5km radius. For exploring the wild landscape of the south coast of Crete an all-terrain vehicle is recommended. In the village is the small tavern Maria`s specialties about 100m up the road, inconspicuous and almost undetectable. You should not miss the culinary arts of Maria's Cretan cuisine. A pre-order is an advantage, then you can cook to your heart's content. We have been to Greece several times, including Crete. We thought, there is no increase at the landlord / host. But! Yiannis and Mary are like a family. Very friendly, nice, informal and not too pushy. If you want, you can also spend time with them, what we did. We have never felt so comfortable and easy. From the hosts there is much information about the country, people and places of interest. Too bad that the week was so fast. We can recommend this holiday home and its hosts unreservedly!

paul (BE) 10/10 excellent just perfect the location and the accommodation were just perfect, of all stays of the last 2 years this was by far the best very friendly host and no effort was too much to make it as pleasant as possible for me

Horace L. Very nice, rural, quiet, a great place to sortie from, and with particularly helpful, friendly, and accommodating hosts. Left on Oct 28, 2018 for a stay in Sep 2018 Vasiliki is an old village, today populated by an older generation as its younger generation have left for the cities. The "Amazing Stone Villa" is a delightful old mansion from the 20's originally owned by one of the current owner's grandmother. It has been completely renovated and is (particularly for the price) a very cozy and comfortable place to stay. The whole village knows the owners and all take more than a little pride in the villa. If you stay there, you will be well away from the population centers of Crete but you will not be alone, the locals all seem to watch over the villa and are ready to help if you have any problems. I was brought eggs, pomegranates, bread and good will on almost a daily basis. The owners are very helpful with anything you need from getting to/from the airport to helping (in my case) with getting my motorcycle fixed after a small bump I received in a nearby city. If you're visiting Crete for a leisurely stay or for a good "look around", you will find Vasiliki centrally located and the Amazing Stone Villa, a great place to come home to every evening.

Anton (DK) 10/10 excellent Welcome by the hosts on arrival. Got intro to the area and introduced to local restaurant. No breakfast included. The beds as other facilities excellent. The hosts friendly and very helpful. Hard to exaggerate the welcome and the amazingly beautifully restored old house. The location at the very top for people who want a stay outside the tourist areas and who would like close to nature, small isolated beaches etc

Cathrin K, (DE) 10/10 excellent Authentisches Kreta bei Freunden Sehr schön renoviertes und liebevoll restauriertes Haus mit ansprechend gestaltetem Aussenbereich. Im Haus sind zwei getrennte Wohnungen vorhanden, wir bewohnten die kleinere Einheit. Diese ist mit Wohn-und Schlafzimmer für zwei Personen sehr geräumig und gemütlich eingerichtet, insbesondere sieht man, dass sich die Gastgeber mit vielen typischen kretischen Details viel Mühe gegeben haben. Sie hießen uns darüber hinaus mit kretischenSpezialitäten, wie Wein, Raki, Kuchen, Öl und landestypischen Produkten besonders willkommen und gaben uns zahlreiche ausgezeichnete Tipps für die Highlights der traumhaften Umgebung. Yiannis und seine Frau waren perfekte Gastgeber!

Walter A. 5/5 excellent It is even better than the name, images and description !!! Despite our late arrival - 23:00 o'clock - we were greeted warmly by Yiannis. He explained the various features of the house - TV, landline phone, ceiling fan, ..... and showed us a fridge filled with orange juice, beer, wine and brandy! Breakfast was also provided - with croissants filled with chocolate cream, coffee, etc. After a pleasant night - the house is climatically excellent due to its design! - came Mary and Yiannis. Both welcomed us once again, explained us the different shopping possibilities, what we should look at places of interest, where is the village restaurant of Maria (real Cretan cuisine, lamb and rabbit highly recommended!), ... Mary cooks happy and excellent and brought us a prepared meal! To the house: Very good layout, tastefully decorated, in front of the windows mosquito screens, beautiful, covered terrace, a walled, sheltered courtyard with patio, table with umbrella, barbecue, outdoor shower, planting - everything as seen in the pictures! Just really well thought out and executed excellently. Area information: Vasiliki is a small village surrounded by olive trees (of which there are millions in Crete). The drive to the sea (15min - 30min) over the Asterousia mountains is spectacular! The view from above, both back to the valley, as well as to the sea coast is simply awesome. Tripitti - Kapetaniana (Agios Ioannis) - Lendas and in between many other partly deserted bays invite you to swim. Matala in the west (about 40 minutes) is located in a beautiful bay, has a beautiful beach and in the northern rock wall burial chambers from Roman times. For those who like us are interested in archaeological sites, the excavations of Festos and Gortys are recommended. We thoroughly enjoyed our 12 days here in the south of Crete and will come back whenever possible and thank Mary and Yiannis again for the dinner the evening before we leave. Ulla and Walter A.

Giorgio , (IT) 10/10 excellent Really just restored Cretan villa with a strong attention to details. It’s not in Kapetaniana, but in Vassiliki , much better position both for access and for reaching Asterousia remote beaches. Villa is full equipped , washer,dishwasher, everything is new and good quality. Yannis the owner is clearly a lover of nice, well made things.

Aleksandr V. 10/10 excellent Very cozy and clean home. New plumbing. Friendly hosts. Always help and prompt. Thank you for the food left in the refrigerator for our arrival, it was nice and we did not have to go to the store at night. Thank.

Vinod G 5/5 excellent VASSILIKI in Crete, Greece (Holiday with a Difference - The real Greek feeling!!!) VASSILIKI in Crete, Greece (Holiday with a Difference - The real Greek feeling!!!) VASSILIKI is situated on the outskirts of HERAKLION,CRETE. This is a Traditional GREEK Region that offers a (stressless) Holiday Experience for Families with Children or Couples. The Hosts of this Villa give a feeling of friendly hospitality and support right from the beginning. The AMAZING STONE VILLA here in VASILIKI has a touch of Greek Tradition and is well situated over this Countryside. The different Rooms in the Villa have got a beautiful touch of Vintage Look (but WiFi and TV with Greek programs is also included) The Living Room Corner itself looks cosy and inviting! The Bigger Bedroom on the first Floor is very well furnished and has an additional Small Balcony which views into the street uphill. The Smaller Bedroom also on the same Floor has an adjacent and spacious TERRACE VERY suitable for Breakfasts and early Evening Relax Hours From the left Side Corner of the TERRACE you can have a beautiful lighted up View of HERAKLION in the Late Evenings. CRETE has many Churches and Little Chapels around, so also here in VASILIKI itself there is a Church a few steps away from the Villa In General, one definitely needs an own Rental Car to get there and to move around here in the Region. Maybe to drive to the Beaches located closeby OR to be on a well-planned Day Trip to the Sight-Seeing Spots in the North and South Ends of CRETE. A Day Trip or an overnight Stay in SANTORINI is a must!!! This Island is simply beautiful!!!! Back in VASILIKI..... The TRIPITI BEACH (3km away) from the Villa is very inviting because One has to drive through a very narrow Valley just a few minutes before you reach the Car Parking Area at TRPITI This Drive is exciting too as one drives through curvy Roads around the Mountains Not to forget the Panaromic Point of View on One of the Corners of the curvy Road It's okay to step out and make a break here filming or taking Snapshots of the different Mountains and Abysses around. Besides all this.... One shouldn't forget to visit the Traditional Greek Restaurants nearby and try out the Traditional Greek Food. TABERNA is translated to Restaurant in Greek Language....just like the Local People say it! If one really needs a Warm Summer Holiday then it's a lovely Experience here in CRETE, combined with a memorable Stay in the AMAZING STONE VILLA in VASiLIKI. Family Gerber (Germany)

Barbara E. 5/5 excellent Beautiful and comfortable house We were looking for a quiet place in Crete and found this house - and everything was as described. All newly renovated, large rooms and picobello groomed. In the kitchen is everything you need, the mattresses are great and the terrace of the larger house is huge. The landlords are very friendly, helpful and give many tips, what you can do in the vicinity. Good support. Thanks again for everything !! You definitely need a rental car, because in the village there is only a very simple little tavern and no shop. However, you get a place further (4km) everything you need. We enjoyed our stay at the foot of the Asterousias mountains and on the edge of the Messara plain and recovered well. To the next beaches you drive by car about 30 minutes, z.T. on slopes, but everything went well. It is a good starting point for hikes, the connection to the larger roads is very good. We enjoyed it very much and it was certainly not our last Crete holiday.