The compound is located in a spectacular location high up the hills with a fanstastic view over the Iraklion area. The huds are very cozy, clean and well maintained. Very large balconies included, even a very nice tile oven. The breakfast was excellent. The small estate is family run, generating a very relaxing, friendly and personal atmosphere. A small pool offering a fantastic view is well placed on the compund. Excellent accomodation!!

It was so nice to meet Anastasia and stay with her on vacation. Beautiful environment, nice people, peace. We enjoyed it the most and if we come back to Crete, Anastasia will be the clear choice. Thanks, dear!

Anastasia et son mari sont des hôtes remarquables de gentillesse, de convivialité et d'attention ( dîner partagé, douceurs à l'arrivée et au départ...). Leur maison traditionnelle et leur jardins sont magnifiques et situeés dans un cadre enchanteur, au cœur des montagnes. Nous recommandons vivement cette adresse!

Très bon séjour, beaucoup d'attention et de détails de la part d'Anastasia qui nous a accueillis dans ce lieu typique et pittoresque de manière remarquable, le petit déjeuner et le repas du soir sont fabuleux ainsi que notre petite maisonnette au milieu des oliviers.

The house is very cool. A stylish mix of new and old furnishings in an old structure, two great outdoor patios, and artistic details. The village of Sarchos is tiny and out of the way, but the hosts met us in Heraklion and led us to the house so we wouldn't get lost. They provided a little breakfast, and plenty of coffee options, which was great. They recommended a taverna in the nearby town of Kato Asites for dinner, which sounded very nice but we were too tired to drive and instead opted for the little local taverna that we could walk to, where the owners were very welcoming. There were only two options for dinner, but the meal was delicious. The setting of Sarchos is spectacular- at the foot of tall mountains with olive groves and grape orchards spreading out around. I would definitely go back for another stay, and have already recommended it to my friends.

This was one of the loveliest stays we ever had via AirBnb. The hosts met us the airport and took us for morning coffee. When we arrived to the village we saw that it was a lovely setting - surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. The house is very clean. It has a unique antique and homy feeling, combined with fully equipped and renovated living areas. It also has two beautiful gardens. The hosts - Panagiota and Thanasis - welcomed us with a fridge full of products for breakfast. The kitchen is fully equipped with all one might need to cook a meal. The internet is flying fast. And the view out of the windows on to Cretan Mountains - absolutely fabulous. Thank you very much Thanasis and Panagiota for a great welcome and a lovely stay. We would definitely like to come back and recommend your home to our friends.

One of the most beautiful houses that we have ever visited. Very comfortable and lovely house in a small traditional village nearby at Heraklion. The house gave us the opportunity to live the quiet life of the village. We loved it. We will visit it again!

The house at Sarhos is absolutely gorgeous, and the whole house is very well equipped with everything you might need. We immensely enjoyed our stay here, and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a traditional Cretan experience in the country with all the mod cons, and not too far out of Iraklio.

A lovely and respectful restoration of a traditional Greek home in a quaint, friendly village, with great hiking adventures at your door. Thank you for ensuring our every need was met, your house was the perfect escape!

Un véritable havre de calme à seulement 30 minutes d'Héraklion. Ivanna nous a accueilli avec chaleur et amabilité: boissons avant de prendre possession des lieux. Les maisonnettes sont spacieuses et bien agencées. La vue est magnifique depuis la terrasse. C'est l'endroit idéal pour randonner sur le plateau surplombant Krousonas. Vous y croiserez les chèvres et les moutons en totale liberté. Bref, un séjour revigorant avant de retourner à la maison... avec regrets!

Amazing single apartments with a breath-taking view. There are not a lot of spots, which have a similar flair. We really enjoyed our stay. It was very quite in the middle of the beautiful mountains. When you are looking for a quiet place to relax and to enjoy the life of crete, this is the place you must go. Everybody was very kind and we will keep this wonderful memory in our heart.

Nie tylko miejsce było urocze - Anastasia jest wspaniałą osobą! Nie dość, że willa jej rodziny jest skarbem, to całe jej otoczenie sprawia, że podczas pobytu w Sarchos czuliśmy się jak w bajce! Anastasia przyjęła nas jak parę królewską oferując lokalne wino i przysmaki. Z kolei jej mąż pokazał nam miejsca, w które powinniśmy się jeszcze udać - mniej turystyczne, wyjątkowe i nie odwiedzane zbyt często przez komercyjnych klientów. Jestem ambasadorem tego miejsca!

This is a wonderful place to relax and unwind set in beautiful countryside with great views and no tourists. Very friendly and relaxed. Viglatoras has a 3-generation tradition of family hospitality! 3 apartments in a row and I 2 or 3 more so a couple of families can be accommodated each with private apartments. Large terraces shaded by grape vines to read or just sit and chat both by the house and in front of the apartments. Anastasia is always ready to make coffee or orange juice and can cook meals with a little advance notice. Rooms are thoroughly cleaned, linens refreshed every 2nd day.

One of my best experience in Airbnb. The house is great, not so big but very cozy. You have everything you need, even a little bath. Outside you can find chairs and table and have a breakfast under vine. The house is situated in a small Cretan village, surrounded by vines, olive trees, pomegranates etc. Anastasia and her husband are incredibly nice. They can provide you all the information you might need about the island, restaurants, give you some tips if you need. I really recommend this Airbnb, they are the best :)

We had a great time. Despoina was very kind and helpful. Our room was very artistic and cool. It has an amazing view of mountains. We highly recommend to stay here.

No pudimos alojarnos en casa de Despoina, ay que por error nuestro estabamos un poco lejos de donde buscábamos ir, igualmente ella fue muy amable y se preocupó en todo momento de nosotros, por lo tanto estamos agradecidos con ella, en otra ocasión esperamos poder contar con ella.

Sarchos is a lovely little village in Crete and was the perfect place to begin our trip - experiencing "real" Crete. The Pervola Hotel was an equally perfect retreat, surrounded by beautiful landscapes: relaxing in the pool and overlooking the mountains was awe inspiring. The food was delicious and homemade, much like most of the produce at the hotel- and we recommend sampling Despoina's wonderful menu. The room was cosy, and a good size for a short stay: very clean and tidy with soaps and towels provided to enjoy the relaxing bath. In Sarhos, we thoroughly recommend taking a short stroll to the Taverna and ordering a beer. The locals couldn't have been friendlier! We would certainly stay again. One small note- after we took quite a scary detour up the side of a mountain, we'd recommend not trusting Apple Maps as a SatNav. Using a local map will make you realise how simple it is to reach the village (head via Voutes!)

I have wonderful time at Pervola. I enjoy every minute. The Villa is very stylish and artistic. It is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Sarchos is a lovely little village in Crete and people are great. Despina was more than kind she is like a fairy. She made us surprise during our stay, a birthday party for my younger son. It was amazing. I' ll never forget that. Despina has fantastic taste for music so I could enjoy in really good one . This is my best holiday so far. I'll come back very soon. :) Thanks Despina

L'accoglienza di Despoina è stata fantastica, lei è veramente ospitale, direi l'ospitalità in persona! L'alloggio è curato nei minimi dettagli, l'unica cosa è che è un po' distante dalle spiagge.. Bello comunque e rilassante!

A gorgeous hotel hidden up in the hills of central Crete. The rooms are stylish and the views from the pool at the top of the Villa are wonderful.

Die Fotos waren ja sehr vielversprechend...und haben nicht gelogen. Aber erst die Gastfreundschaft und die Empfehlungen von Yanis und Popi haben unsere Woche perfekt gemacht. Wir kamen erst nach 22 Uhr an, ohne gegessen zu haben, und für's Frühstück waren wir auch nicht gerichtet. Aber unsere Bedenken waren völlig unnötig. Wir wurden mit Sandwiches, Wein und selbst gemachtem Raki empfangen. Frisches Brot, selbstgebackene Muffins, eingelegte Früchte, Butter, Kaffee und alles, was man sich sonst zum Frühstück wünscht standen bereit. Auch sonst fehlt es in diesem Haushalt wirklich an nichts. Vom Haus aus lassen sich kleinere und größere Wanderungen unternehmen. In Gazi gibt's große Supermärkte und im Ort direkt einen Tante Emma Laden für das Nötigste. Heraklion ist keine halbe Autostunde entfernt, am Strand ist man in 10 Minuten. Und im Kafenion bei Christina sollte man wenigsten mal auf einen Wein und ein paar Meze vorbeischauen. Danke Yanis und Popi für die wunderbare, aber viel zu kurze Woche!

If you enjoy nature, a scenic location and home comforts in a real characterful property you really need to check this out. The welcome is warm and the food provided on arrival was an added bonus. Mountain walks from the door in a small rural village just a few kilometres south of Heraklion.

Excellent séjour chez yanis et popi, un accueil d'une générosité exceptionnel! La maison est bien située pour rayonner dans la région.Allez y les yeux fermés.

We had a great stay. Popi and Yannis were so friendly and always very helpful. The house has a very scenic view and is located ca. 30 mins away from the centre of Heraklion and very nice beaches. In Loutraki there is a small Taverna and a very small mini market so you will definatly need a rental car. We enjoyed the quite enviroment of the house and driving every day was easy for us. We will definatly come back!

Yanis and Popi were extremely welcoming and friendly. The food provided on our arrival was very generous, welcome and delicious. The location is fantastic and the house well equipped. Yanis and Popi want you to feel comfortable and their house has many lovely things in it and feels like a home. They are happy to give advice and recommendations if requested.

This is a truly fantastic house in an amazing setting. The house is clearly much loved and has everything you could possibly want making it is extremely homely. It had the most incredible views of olive groves and snow-capped peaks of mountains. Our daughter also loved the field of goats and sheep next to the house. The bedrooms are spacious, the beds and bedding incredibly comfortable and the bathroom and toilets smart and modern. There is a wonderful small terrace on the 1st floor where you can really enjoy the views. This is the best AirBnB place we have ever stayed in. The communication with Yanis and the instructions for getting to Loutraki couldn't have been any better and check-in was very smooth. Yanis had left us some supplies which was much appreciated. Loutraki is very small, but if you want a supermarket or cafes its only about 20mins drive to Heraklion. This is a small and sleepy corner of Crete, come here for the peace and quiet and the incredible views.

The villa is exactly as pictured in the photos with breathtaking views and a beautifully appointed villa. The kitchen had everything we needed to make food for our stay and Manolis graciously left us with some fresh vegetables, bread and cheese. The communication with Manolis was great, he was quick to respond to our questions and gave us a thorough tour of the property on arrival. Very beautiful setting and a great place to relax and unwind.

Everything was perfect, very nice house & view; and, above all, you couldn't wish for better hosts! Very friendly and delicate food - thanks again! There is not much to do in the village itself, but the area offers a lot

Wir waren sofort begeistert von dem schönen Haus, der traumhaften Lage und der tollen Aussicht. Das Haus haben wir dank Roses super Wegbeschreibung sofort gefunden. Von Loutraki hatten wir einen guten Ausgangspunkt, um die verschiedenen Sehenswürdigkeiten und Strände der Insel zu besuchen. Die Leute im Dorf waren sehr nett. Wir waren mehrmals in Kristinas Bar, die Atmosphäre dort ist super, wir kamen schnell mit den Dorfbewohnern ins Gespräch. Auch des Essen war total lecker, wir haben hier den besten Salat der Insel gegessen.

Perfect home in a beautiful surrounding . Clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay in the house. The fruit bowl was filled with apples, pears and bananas. There was also spagetti, a can of tomato's, excellent olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper, herbes and also a bottle of house wine and a bottle of raki. Perfect!!!!

We were very priviledged to stay in Rose's house. We stayed for two weeks and enjoyed every moment. The house is beautiful and well equipped and everything was functioning well. The view down to the valley is amazing and you can also see the sea. The people in the village are very friendly and helpful, they really made us feel welcomed. We also had a chance to take part in village party, it was so fun. We recommend Loutraki village and Rose's house for people who like to find authentic Cretan atmospere. Isabel, Eeva and Krister

This is truly a beautiful house and the location is incredible.The internet connection isn't the best, so if you need a reliable connection this might not be your best option. However, Rose was quick to help and we were able to make it work. It was well worth it to be able to stay in such a beautiful location. The neighbors are wonderful, generous people. Strongly recommended!

Great place to stay, overlooking the valley below. Had everything we needed in the house, provided excellent information on where to go and things to see. Would highly recommend for anyone not interested in main stream touristy place. Car is a must.

Rose's friend welcomed us very warmly! The house is absolutely beautiful as well as the location. There was fresh cheese from the local area and raki as well. I would definitely stay there again!

We're very happy and grateful for the wonderful days in Roses beautiful house !!! Rose was very kind and gave us a lot of usefull tips.The neighbours were also extremely friendly and helpful !!! We have very appreciate her support! Thank you very much once again and good luck for the future! Best regards from Holger,Michaela and Johanna!

Très bon séjour en Crête et dans l'appartement de Rose. Bien reçu par Stella comme convenu. Nous avons déjeuner dans les différentes possibilités de la villa. Il ne nous a rien manqué. Pour connaître la Crête, rien de mieux que de se retirer à Loutraki. Nous avons mangé plusieurs fois à la taverne du village et aussi à Krousonas chez Manolis ou nous avons été formidablement reçu et Elisa nous a aidé aussi .

Excellent place! Polina was very easy going and the neighbour opposite brought us vegetables every day. It's a great place to go to find peace of mind

The house is very cozy, a bit of a drive from the main city but the view along the way makes it worth it. The village is quiet and Polina was very nice and informative.

Siisti tunnelmallinen talo odotti meitä, pöydällä tarkat ohjeet koneista ja rasiallinen keksejä herkuttelua varten. Vettä tuli hyvin ja se oli juomakelpoista. Naapurit olivat hyvin ystävällisiä ja Pyhän Marian -päivänä he tarjosivat meille ruokaa ja juomaa ja kutsuivat vierailulle. Koko kylä täynnä ihania ihmisiä.

The old stone house in Loutraki really is a wonderful place. We stayed there for 10 days. The neighbours are really kind and brought us fresh vegetables and fruits nearly every day. The house is well located so you can do some day trips by car and experience Crete. Especially Rethymnon (1 hour), Matala/Kommos & Lentas (1.5 hours) are worth a trip. We can recommend the house and Polina has been a really nice host.

Charming stone house tastefully modernised. Cottage is well equipped and was left with essentials such as cooking oil etc. Village of Lotraki has lovely views over olive groves and vineyards with distant mountains. We were warmly welcomed by Polina who had baked home made bread and supplied a vey nice bottle of local wine. We felt at home in the village and we took our evening meals at a local taverna. We made some good friends in the village and hope we can reurn one day. The best thing about Loutraki is the peaceful setting despite being only 20 km from Heraklion. The main road to the village is largely remade and in excellent condition. The region offers splendid drives, great beaches. The network of country roads around Loutraki provide for interesting walks with great views.

Polina nous a réservé le meilleur accueil, multipliant les attentions pour favoriser notre installation et notre séjour. Loutraki est un petit village parfaitement situé pour la visite de Knosssos et autres sites de la région, à seulement 30 minutes d'Heraklion. Le village possède une petite épicerie et une taverne avec une jolie vue sur la vallée. Les habitants se sont montrés particulièrement bienveillants et généreux, ce qui nous a beaucoup touché. Je remercie Polina et je conseille un séjour à Loutraki à tous ceux qui souhaitent connaître la Grèce dans sa vérité et dans sa tradition d'accueil.

Nous avons passé une semaine extraordinaire dans la charmante maison de Polina, qui nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux. Petit village très familial tous , fantastique accueil par les voisins ainsi que dans la petite taverne ou nous avons pris nos habitudes pour diner tous les soirs de la semaine. A conseiller aux amateurs de tranquillité et d’authenticité. Pour notre part on a hâte d'y retourner.

We stayed in Polina's beautiful stone house in the beginning of April. The house has a great atmosphere, a fully equipped kitchen and cosy fireplace. It's just a short drive from Heraklion airport and Polina was there to welcome us with Raki when we arrived, she's really lovely and told us all we needed to know about the village and house. Although the house is in a small village off the beaten track, it's an ideal base to explore the North coast from, while experiencing life in a real Cretan village. The neighbours made us feel extremely welcome, invited us over for Raki and offered us cake to have with our coffee. The village has a small taverna, which is definitely worth a visit, the food is simple but delicious, there is also a fruit and vegetable stand and a small shop. The terrace gets the sun until just after lunch, so the house stays nice and cool. We'd definitely recommend this house to other visitors.

This is an excellent place if you are looking for the real Crete. Nikos and the other staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The village is as far from touristic as you can get - which is exactly what we were looking for. There is very nice authentic restaurant and winery near by.

I can honestly say this was the best Airbnb experience I've ever had. The house is absolutely lovely, plenty of space and stunning views of the mountains. There is a private garden and a small balcony outside the main bedroom. Maria met us in the next village and showed us to the house. She was so warm and welcoming and even had snacks waiting for us! The house is in an authentic traditional village and we had lovely food and wine in the taverna 5 mins walk from the house. All in all a wonderful experience for people seeking a private getaway with the convenience of being in a village.

This is a great place to stay, lovely hilltop village location within half an hour's drive of airport and central Heraklion, very nicely designed and well built house with a wonderful relaxing ambience, and a superb view towards the Psiloritis mountains from the verandah. If you have a car it's an excellent base for touring the mountains, and both north and south coasts, and all the sites and sights of central Crete. The village cafe is conveniently next door but you wouldn't know when you're in the house or garden (there's no noise!). Watching the sun set over the mountains every evening was fantastic. Maria greeted us with a nice breakfast when we arrived quite early in the morning, and responded to our queries very quickly. We just loved being here and hope to come again.

Maria était très accueillante. Logement prêt et propre.

Maria was a great host, she answered to our questions very precisely and she made everything to make our stay perfect. The house is gorgeous with many living spaces despite the fact that it is a little bit far from the city center. We recommend this house to anyone who want a peaceful and comfortable accommodation !

Lovely, lovely house!!! Full of comfort, rooms with great views, a lovely outside kitchen and garden, clean and decorated with love and care. My family and I all loved this house, it was perfect for the five of us. Enough space to be together and enough space to relax and just be with yourself. Maria was a really kind host, a lovely woman and made sure that we were happy. She is warm, reacts quickly to questions and welcomed us with a lovely lunch. When she is not around, Eleni and her husband (from the cafe around the corner) provide all the help you need. Lovely, warm people as well. Pyrgou is a beautiful village on the mountain with great views and lovely scenery for a walk. Wineyard/olive groves/wild herbs etc. Me and my family (we're half-Greeks) used to live on Crete many years ago and the Stone House was a wonderful place to reunite and as a base for our holiday on the island.

Accoglienza regale, davvero molto carini. La casa è bellissima!!! Da tornare assolutamente

The stone house is gorgeous. It is very comfortable and in a glorious location. There were four of us staying there and it was warm and comfortable with a lot of space and beautiful surroundings. Maria met us to help guide us to the house and was very generous providing food and refreshments after our long trip. Be careful with (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps directions, there are some good roads, and not so good .....

La casa è veramente bella e spaziosa. Posizione tranquilla. Noi eravamo in 4 con un bambino e gli spazi erano veramente grandi. Bello lo spazio fuori dove la mattina facevamo colazione. Maria è stata veramente gentile e disponibile. Casa ideale per ferie rilassanti