Title: Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=67385056&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" Holiday home in Kissamos with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" ![Beach nearby - Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" (Kounoupitsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67385100/67385056/4c6947cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" (Kounoupitsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67385100/67385056/5c1285ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" (Kounoupitsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67385100/67385056/d60c2fc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" (Kounoupitsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67385100/67385056/10f3f917.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" (Kounoupitsa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67385100/67385056/91bc0195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ariana's Place is nestled on a hillside overlooking the sea and olive groves. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this charming villa, complete with two bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, shaded and roof terraces offering fantastic views of Kissamos Bay. Unwind in the 50m2 pool oasis surrounded by flowers and shrubs or relax at the bar with a fridge and barbecue for exclusive use. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 51184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" The villa (110m2) has a huge living room with open plan kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher. There is a French antique dining table and a good-sized fridge. Upstairs you find the 2 bedrooms (both with A/C) with the 2 ensuite-bathrooms. There is a shaded terrace and a roof terrace with fantastic views on the Bay of Kissamos. A shady footpath through colourful gardens with Mediterranean plants leads you to the pool area. The 50m2 pool is a peaceful oasis surrounded by flowers and shrubs. There is ample space with sun-loungers for the guests to relax. At the far end there is a bar with a fridge and a barbecue for the exclusive use of the guests. Guests can enjoy night swimming in the lit pool which is for the sole use of the guests of Ariana's Villa, Ariana's Apartment (see listing 10087857) and Ariana's Studio (10087859). Location and things to do nearby: A small road from Kastelli-Kissamos leads up to the hamlet of Kato Kounopitsa. Ariana's Place is in a stunning location on a hillside overlooking the small town of Kissamos, the sea and the olive groves. This little gem is perfect for those who want to be near all the amenities of a small Greek town, but also appreciate the peace and quiet of the countryside. Imagine picking flowers from the garden or herbs for cooking and making tea. It takes less than 5 minutes to drive to town or to the nearest beaches. We like to provide our guests with tips and suggestions for day-trips, hikes, snorkelling and scuba diving in the Bay of Kissamos, shopping, where to find the best tavernas, and other practical information. Literally from your doorstep you can go on walks and explore the local area, which is rich in wild flowers, little churches and ancient sites. Ariana's Place is a perfect base from which to explore the west of Crete. The beautiful white sand beach of Falasarna is only 20 minute away, or a little further you can visit the sandy beach and nature reserve of Elafonisi, or you might wish to explore the Gramvousa peninsula and the famous lagoon of Balos with a day trip on a boat. There are many beautiful gorges to hike, for example Deliana, Anidri and Agia Irini. For those who are interested in ancient Crete there are wonderful museums in Kissamos itself and in Chania. The museum in Kissamos has some of the best-preserved Roman mosaic floors in the world, while the Historical Museum of Chania boasts artefacts and carved seals dating back to 1500 AC. Among the interesting archaeological sites to visit are Polyrrinia, Falasarna and Aptera. Kissamos has many superb restaurants and fish tavernas where you can enjoy the traditional Cretan cuisine. The nearby historical Venetian city of Chania is a must for cultural history and of course shopping. You can buy handmade leather goods in the famous 'Leather Lane' and visit the popular covered market. Chania also has numerous excellent restaurants near the historic harbour. There are endless possibilities for day trips elsewhere - to Paleochora and the south coast, the White Mountains, the Samaria Gorge, monasteries etc. The Greek government introduced a "Climate Resilience Levy" tax for all tourist accommodations in the country. Guests have to pay 15 euro per night for this accommodation. (>80m2) The owner has to collect this cash during the stay of the guests. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 14 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - No lift - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Similar properties ![Villa | Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29120000/29118900/29118849/a4866dd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zen Villa Elafonisi Kissamos - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=29118849&PinnedHotelID=29118849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74720000/74713000/74712954/09926170.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maisonette with panoramic views over mountains and sea Exopoli Apokoronou - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=74712954&PinnedHotelID=74712954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70500000/70494600/70494572/db3167ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Karouzo- With Private Pool Agios Konstantinos - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=70494572&PinnedHotelID=70494572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35380000/35374100/35374028/38620593.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guests call it "a little paradise" Chania - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=35374028&PinnedHotelID=35374028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34714600/34714594/938be481.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A charming 3 bedroom stone villa w/ privacy, private pool & fantastic sea views. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 1042Κ133K3190201 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The villa - Guests call it "a little paradise" Kissamos ## About the area Located in Kissamos, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balos Beach and Balos Lagoon. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Kissamos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kissamos.dx6130238) [View more Holiday homes in Kissamos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kissamos-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6130238-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.47916,23.654217&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ykqwE%7B%7DjoC%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40QBSBQBQBSBQBQDQDQBQDQDQDQFQDQDOFQFOFQFOFOFOFOHOFOHOHOHMHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJKJMJKLIJKJKLIJKLIJILILGLILILGLGLGNGLELGLENGLENELCNELCNCNELCNANCLANCNANAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNDNBLBNDNBLDNFLDLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLHLHLFLHJHLHJJLHJJJJLHJJJLJJJJJLHJJLJLHLHLHLHNHLHLHNHNFNHNFNFNFNFNFPFNFPDNDPFPDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBPBRBPBPBR%40PBP%40R%40R%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAPARARAPARAPCRAPCRCPCPCRCPCPEPEPCPEPEPEPGPENEPGPGNGNGPGNGNGNINGNINILINILINILILILKLKJILKLKJKJKJKJMJKJKJMHKHMHKJMFMHMHMFMFMHMFODMFMFMDMDODMDODOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOCOCMCOCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGMGOEMGMIMGMGMIMIMGKKMIKIMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKMIMKKIMKMIMIMIOIMIOIMIOGOIOGOGOGOGQGOGOGQEQEOGQEQEQEQCQEQEQCQCQCSCQCQCSAQASCQASAQASASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gyyu4bUzHFoN_P8MA-fz8_7ifqA=) Kounoupitsa, Chania ### What's nearby - ![Coast of Crete island in Greece. Red sand beach of famous Falasarna (also known as Falassarna or Phalasarna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105780/e9504880-a4a4-446b-889c-6b8843b70ce1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Falassarna Beach 22 min drive \- 9.7 miles - Telónio Beach 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Mávros Mólos 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Kissamos Stadium 6 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Port of Kissamos 10 min drive \- 3.3 miles ### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - Breeze 5 min drive - Stathakis Family Cretan Honey Experience 9 min drive - Βαβέλ 5 min drive - Ίντριγκα 5 min drive - Papadakis Bakery 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" have a pool? ### Is Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise"? ### What time is check-in at Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise"? ### What time is check-out at Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise"? ### Where is Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise" Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### VENUS M. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Hideaway with Ocean view We stayed for 5 nights in this spacious and lovely garden home tucked in the hills overlooking the sea. We had a car, which we highly recommend when staying here in Kissamos. Chania and Elafonisi Beach are a short driving distance. The host, Ariana, was very gracious and responded instantly to our every question and needs. She is very knowledgeable about Crete and she had suggested interesting places to visit and do in the area, which we followed and were glad we did. The pool is big, and surrounded with greenery. There’s a big roof patio overlooking the sea, the hillside which must have an olive farm. The vibe here is peaceful. The only negative experience was finding the house for the first time. We arrived from the ferry from Santorini at night, got lost, but Arianna kindly met us in town and showed us the way to her place. After the second day, we were able to navigate getting there. Also, getting from the parking lot to the house there are stairs. It is not for persons with mobility problems. ##### VENUS M. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria S. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay We had a lovely stay here, Ariana was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The pool was lovely and clean and the kitchen in the villa was well equipped. ##### Victoria S. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel B. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy One of our very best family holidays. The villa was easy to find following Ariana’s instructions. It exceeded our expectations, was spacious, well maintained and equipped and had 3 lovely terraces to choose to eat/drink from. The pool area was exceptional and we spent a great deal of time there relaxing in the tranquil surroundings. Ariana was a most welcoming host and checked in on us regularly, giving the best recommendations of restaurants and places to visit. My family adored her little dog Fili. We walked into Kissamos a few times (20 minutes down and 30 minutes up). We had a car so visited many glorious beaches and coves in the area. One of our favourite excursions was hiring a boat and setting off to balos beach and gramvousa early morning and missing the crowds there. We will definitely be back, the sunsets are amazing ##### Rachel B. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities We really enjoyed our stay at Ariana’s place! A really spacious villa with a huge roof terrace. Nice area to sit in the shade in the morning to enjoy breakfast outside our front door. Each bedroom has a bathroom which was perfect as we were a family of four. Pool was set in a beautiful garden area with amazing views. You need a car as there is no where to walk to and there are so many areas to explore not too far away. Ariana was a wonderful host, very friendly and able to provide lots of info for places to visit. We liked our chats, she has lived in the area for a long time. We were sad to leave . The mosquito nets on the windows were a wonderful bonus ( not that we saw any during our time there ). ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/651483e2-e9db-450e-94ac-b3c1da3e9b15-1751642233720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/16a930ee-e0c4-4b32-ae6d-2bbe5017a6fd-1751642228150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1aafb22f-e039-42be-bd37-ed283ddd8fe6-1751642233492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Claire Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine R. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! Had a wonderful week here, very peaceful, beautiful gardens and pool which we almost always had to ourselves. roof terrace with great views, great spot for some morning yoga. Villa was very well equipped and spacious. Arianne was lovely and very helpful with suggestions of places to eat and beaches to visit. About a 25 minute walk into town, 8 euros back in a taxi. Would love to return. ##### Christine R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A HOLIDAY IN WESTERN CRETE We three friends booked into Ariana’s Place in June 2023\. The traditional stone built villa was delightful. Being fairly high up, the views over Kissamos were splendid , the rooms spacious and airy, the kitchen well equipped. The pool, surrounded by gardens and olive groves was a touch of real luxury and the walk to it was along a path strewn with beautiful flowers. The host, Ariana, was ever helpful with advice on local places, shops, best restaurants and solved any problems we met, such as printing tickets. Altogether we had a great fortnight’s holiday. ##### David H. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather P. 7 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A hidden gem We absolutely loved our stay here at Arianne's. The villa is simple but perfectly formed, and the pool area is what makes this villa very special. It's peaceful, secluded, beautifully landscaped and very cretian. Arianne was up early every day to ensure the pool area was clean and ready for us to enjoy. We had the pool to ourselves which was a real treat, but there is plenty of space so wouldn't be a problem if she had other guests in the area. Arianne was the perfect host, helping us make the most of our stay with top tips and fabulous restaurant recommendations. We chose this villa because it was away from the main town, we enjoy peace and quiet and more rural locations, and this ticked that box perfectly. We love to walk, even our 7 year old took a 1.5 hour hike up to the ancient village of Polyrinia and I'd recommend taking this trip. The walk into Kissamos village initially seems a long way, but once you've done it you realise it's not as far as it first seems - 15 mins down (25 mins with a small person in tow). We used taxis to get back and further a field and they were fairly priced and reliable. Maria Beach is approx. 40 mins walk with a child, probably 30 mins on your own. We hired pedalos and jet skis here but it's also very quiet and secluded. Falasarna Beach is a must - so beautiful. Ask Arianne's advise on where to head once you get there. There are some beautiful quieter sections if you prefer things less crowded as we do. We highly recommend x ##### Heather P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iris A. 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Ariana's Place ist tatsächlich ein kleines Paradies oberhalb von Kissamos. Das Herzstück ist die Pool-Anlage, die sehr gut angelegt und immer top gepflegt ist.Das Haus ist geräumig und bietet 5 Schlafplätze. Das Schlafsofa unten im Wohn-/Essraum würden wir nicht empfehlen, da es dort keine Klimaanlage gibt. Sehr gefreut haben wir uns über die Flasche Wein, die bei unserer Ankunft im Kühlschrank lag.Ariana ist eine tolle Gastgeberin. Sie hat unendlich viele sehr gute Tipps, die sie auf Nachfrage immer wieder gern zur Verfügung stellt. Ein Highlight war natürlich Fily, ihre fünf Monate alte Hundewelpen-Dame.Wir fanden auch die Gegend sehr beeindruckend, alle Traumstrände in unmittelbarer Nähe. Ein Auto ist allerdings ein Muss. Allein schon, weil das Haus sehr weit oberhalb von Kissamos liegt. ##### Iris A. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ana g. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Sehr schönes Haus und die Lage ist gut für viele Reisen entlang der ganzen westseite bis hin zu Chania, alles relativ leicht zu erreichen mit Mietauto. ##### ana g. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard P. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vakantie in leuk Kretaans huis Ons verblijf lag wat hogerop en dat is altijd lekker ivm de wind. Heerlijk zwembad erbij. Was hier zeker goed vertoeven. ##### Richard P. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florian F. 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gute Wahl Die Unterkunft ist gemütlich und hat uns prima gefallen. Die Vermieterin wohnt ebenfalls auf dem Grundstück und kümmert sich sofort, wenn etwas sein sollte. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. ##### Florian F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Luis S. 16 Sept 2022 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### aufenthalt es war grauenhaft adrianas welt keine einweisung unfreundlich auch meinen kindern gegenüber das anwesen, also das kleine haus liegt nicht am meer ohne auto nicht zu erreichen die frau war seh unfreundlich die nachbarin hat mit tätlich angegriffen sehr unfreundlich keine einweisung kinder durften (13-14) jahre nicht ohne mir an den pool es waren andere gäste an unserem pool auch die besitzerin hat ihn mit ihrem freund benutzt alles aussen rum verdreckt müll übrall ich würde niemals mehr dieses haus buchen ich hat unser schlafzimmer kontroliert ein absoluter alptraum ##### Luis S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Delphine L. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Séjour La villa est conforme aux photos. Propre et bien équipée. Nous nous n'y sommes pas tout de suite bien sentis, habitué au logement plus moderne. Mais nous nous y sommes habitués et finalement le reproche serait l'accès aux terrasses depuis la cuisine en passant par l'étage des chambres. La piscine est agréable dans la nature avec l’inconvénient de présence de guêpes en nombre. Kissamos présente peu d'intérêt mais sa situation est super appréciable pour faire le tour de toutes les belles plages de l'ouest de la Crête. Un autre avantage est également la proximité du restaurant "Gramboussa" excellent et d'un rapport qualité / prix incroyable. Merci Ariana et désolé de ne pas avoir été des hôtes plus chaleureux. ##### Delphine L. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonja F. 29 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllische Anlage mit wunderschönem Pool Die Anlage umfasst drei unterschiedlich große Wohneinheiten, die sich einen Pool teilen. Es ist alles sehr gepflegt und liebevoll bepflanzt. Der Pool ist sauber und bietet eine Oase der Erholung. Ein Mietwagen ist zu empfehlen, da die Anlage ca. 1,5 km oberhalb von Kissamos liegt. Für Einkäufe und Ausflüge eigentlich ein Muss. Ariana, die Vermieterin, ist sehr nett und spricht auch perfekt Englisch und Deutsch. Sie wohnt auch auf der Anlage und ist sympathisch und hilfsbereit. Viele süße Katzen und Hunde unterwegs. Definitiv etwas für Tierliebhaber... Wir haben den Urlaub in der Villa sehr genossen und unsere Kinder (6 und 8 Jahre alt) waren begeistert! Gerne wieder. ##### Sonja F. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian F. 29 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllisches Haus in schöner Lage D1as Haus wird liebevoll von der äußerst freundlichen Gastgeberin Arianne gepflegt. Der Pool und die Dachterasse sind absolute Highlights! Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt! ##### Sebastian F. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jürgen G. 31 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Erholung pur Wir haben uns in der Ferienwohnung ganz im Westen von Kreta sehr wohlgefühlt. Sie erstreckt sich über 2 Etagen, ist hell und großräumig. Von der Dachterrasse hat man einen fantastischen Blick über die Dächer von Kissamos und über das Meer. Die Poolanlage ist wenige Schritte entfernt , inmitten von Olivenhainen. Dieser stille Platz bietet Sonne und Schatten und war hübsch angelegt und wurde sehr gepflegt. Die freundliche Vermieterin war unaufdringlich und gab auf Nachfrage gute Tipps bzgl.Ausflugszielen, Strandauswahl und Restaurants. Es war eine rundum entspannende Zeit. Besonders lecker war der Fisch bei Maria Beach direkt am Meer. ##### Jürgen G. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Günther L. 8 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschöner erholsamer Urlaub Wir haben unseren Urlaub in der Ferienwohnung sehr genossen. Arianne hatte uns eine Anfahrtsbeschreibung zugesandt mit der es sehr einfach war das Anwesen zu finden. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und es fehlt an nichts, alles sehr gepflegt und Arianne die Besitzerin hat uns mit tollen Tipps für Ausflüge, Strände und Restaurants versorgt. Wunderbar gelegen und perfekt zum Entspannen und Erholen. Ein sehr großes Anwesen mit allem, was man braucht. Das Anwesen hat eine tolle Aussicht auf die Bucht von Kissamos und zu den Traumstränden ist es nicht weit zu fahren. Unser Favorit war der Falassarna Beach, nur 14 km entfernt, mit tollem Sandstrand und es gibt dort alles was man für einen Strand braucht, von den Liegen und Sonnenschirmen, Restaurant, Toiletten und natürlich eine Dusche. Wir haben uns rundum in dem Ferienhaus sehr wohlgefühlt und werden wiederkommen. Es ist alles top und sehr schön angelegt, eben ein Platz zum Wohlfühlen. Aufgrund der Lage oben am Berg ist es auch sehr ruhig, so dass man sehr gut dem Alltagsstress entfliehen kann. Vielen Dank an Arianne und bis bald. ##### Günther L. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippe G. 13 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A réserver sans hésiter Encore mieux que nos attentes. La maison est parfaite, la piscine magnifique, Ariana est une super hôtesse aussi disponible que discrète, très gentille. Elle a décoré l’intérieure et l’extérieure avec beaucoup de goût. L’environnement est parfait : à 2mn de Kissamos, 30mn de Falassarna et 1h de Elafonisi. Si nous avons la chance de revenir en Crête nous reviendrons sans hésiter chez Ariana. ##### Philippe G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jörg V. 29 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumurlaub in Kissamos auf Kreta! Wir haben unseren Urlaub in Arianes Place sehr genossen. Die Wohnung war optimal aufgeteilt. Besonders haben uns die beiden Schlafzimmer mit den beiden angrenzenden Badezimmern gefallen. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet und die Räume liebevoll eingerichtet. Der Außenbereich lässt keine Wünsche offen. Für jede Tageszeit gibt es das perfekte Plätzchen. Frühstück auf der Terrasse, Kaffee am Nachmittag vor dem Haus, Abkühlen im wunderbar angelegten Pool, Sternenhimmel genießen auf der Dachterasse....Auch der Garten ist nicht nur wegen seiner Pflanzen beeindruckend. Jeden Tag entdeckt man eine neue, nett arrangierte Dekoration. Ariane hat uns mit vielen Tipps zu Ausflügen, Aktivitäten und Restaurants zur Seite gestanden. Jederzeit war sie ansprechbar und hat mit ihrer humorvollen Art ebenfalls zum Gelingen des Urlaubes beigetragen. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen! Vielen Dank Ariane!!!! ##### Jörg V. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas R. 1 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Erholsamer schöner Urlaub Wir kommen wieder :-). Es war ein wunderschöner erholsamer Individual-Urlaub. Ariane hat hier eine kleine Oase der Erholung und Entschleunigung geschafffen. Die selbsterschaffene Oase top, Pool top, Unterkunft top, Bettwäschen- und Handtuchwechsel alle 4 Tage Supertop. Wir hatten das Haus mit der Dachterasse und haben das Haus sowie den wunderbaren Dachterassen-Ausblick und Sternenhimmel genossen. Leider sind die 14 Tage wie im Flug vergangen. Unsere super nette Vermieterin, Arianne hat immer eine Idee wie man den Tag verbringen kann und steht mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Bis demnächst Liebe Grüße Andi, Nici und Nick ##### Andreas R. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia S. 7 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wundervolles Meer, wundervolles Kreta Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt auf Kreta in Arianas Ferienwohnung sehr genossen. Der Garten und der Pool sind traumhaft. Bis Kissamos sind es mit dem Auto nur wenige Minuten. Dort findet man alles, was man als Urlauber benötigt, ohne von touristischer Massenabfertigung erschlagen zu werden. Ariana ist eine sehr zuvorkommende und freundliche Vermieterin, die uns mit einer großen Zahl an sehr guten Tipps zu Zielen in der Umgebung versorgt hat. Die Strände in Westkreta - gerade die kleinen (Danke, Ariana) - sind wundervoll. Sehr zu empfehlen ist auch eine Bootsfahrt „mit dem kleinen Boot“ nach Balos - einfach Ariana fragen! Wir werden die Ferienwohnung in jedem Fall weiterempfehlen. ##### Claudia S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria K. 16 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place for our family The villa was perfect for our family of 5, and we loved the shared pool area. It was nice to have a few other guests and Ariana around, so we had the feeling of remoteness and peace, but we weren't totally alone. Ariana was very helpful with recommending restaurants or beaches, whatever questions we had. Our kids loved playing on the roof top deck when the sun cooled off - we had an amazing view to enjoy! The sleeping arrangements were perfect for us (3 twin beds for the kids), the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed; there was even a fridge at the pool area that guests could use. The pool was about a 10 second walk from our villa, but it seemed private and secluded because of the beautiful surrounding gardens. We loved watching and listening to the sheep and goats roaming the nearby areas. We also appreciated the air conditioning in the bedrooms! Lovely place. Thanks for having us! ##### Victoria K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthias K. 21 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Adresse Sehr schöne Woche auf einem wunderbaren Inseln. Ariana ist sehr freundlich und hat uns super Tipps gegeben. Das Haus ist wie beschrieben. Sehr schön und sehr gemütlich. Die Terrasse auf dem Dach ist abends ein Traum und nach einem Tag am Strand oder einer langen Wanderung ist der Pool genau richtig! Vielen vielen Dank. ##### Matthias K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### brunella s. 5 Jun 2019 #### Accogliente e tranquillo Appartamento autonomo con dotazioni essenziali con spazi esterni ampi, sia esclusivi che comuni. Immersi nella natura e con un bellissimo giardino. Peccato per l'accesso alla proprietà un po' trascurato. Da consigliare ##### brunella s. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roland F. 28 Sept 2018 #### Einfach schön! Wirklich der perfekte Ort zum Entspannen! Wir haben zu Viert 2 wunderbare Wochen dort verbracht. Die Dachterrasse ist einzigartig, wir haben die sehr genossen: früh schon zum Sonnenaufgang, um die Mittagszeit zwar zu heiß, aber ab Nachmittag und am Abend wieder ein schöner Aufenthaltsort. In der Dunkelheit da oben liegen und den Sternenhimmel bewundern!!! Arianne ist eine wunderbare Gastgeberin! Sehr empfehlenswert! ##### Roland F. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018 ---