Farmstay holiday rentals in Crete

Beautiful spacious villa set set in the hills above Sitia. Cool, comfortable, stylish and well equipped inside , fabulous large outdoor area with terraces, eating area, shady green garden area and pool with loungers. We enjoyed a great week under cloudless skies chillling at the villa and visting Sitia (good selection of waterfront restaurants ) and surrounds. The best beaches are half hour or more drive away but well worth the trip. The local village Piskokefalo (a short drive away) has a great taverna with simple, good value local dishes. Mania our host was very welcoming, friendly and attentive. The welcome pack with home made Moussaka and the surprise little departure gift were lovely touches. Thank you . Highly recommended. PS The Richtis gorge walk is a great outing but wouldn't recommend driving down to Richtis beach - very scary !

We had a wonderful stay with our two children (8 and 12), though the apartment was so spacious we could easily have brought two more family members along! Everything had been thoughtfully prepared with families in mind, and our hosts were absolutely lovely—warm, welcoming, and helpful throughout. The apartment was even better than the photos: clean, beautifully presented, and full of thoughtful touches that made our stay feel easy and relaxed. There’s plenty to do in the local area, and we really appreciated the great recommendations from our host. Would definitely recommend!

This was our 4th stay at Giannis' place and as always it was perfect. The property is exactly as pictured and described, so comfortable, with amazing outdoor space and everything you need (great WiFi, smart TV, great shower, plenty of towels and bed linen, etc). The outdoor space is the major selling point, with lots of different relaxing areas, plenty of shade, and a fabulous pool. And stunning views to boot! Agios Myron is a lovely little town: if you go please make sure to visit the local bar, restaurant, bakery and shop, all run by lovely people. Looking forward to returning again next year!

A tranquil and shady haven just a short walk from restaurants and shops in Gavalohori.

Very nice modern house (less than five years old?) overlooking the sea. Everything in very good working order, including powerful air conditioning in the bedrooms. Frequent cleaning of the pool area was a benefit, particularly when a storm had come in the night before. Very convenient to Rethymno as well as to several bakeries and restaurants towards the centre of the island.

We had a wonderful time at Antonios' place! The property was perfectly & accurately described & after we booked it, Antonios sent us lots of additional helpful details, tips & great suggestions. We were just 2 people, so the property felt quite roomy, which was nice. I would say that a car is needed - not so much for the daily tasks as going to the beach or grabbing food, but for the freedom, convenience & affordability when exploring the surrounding. We covered almost the whole eastern part of the island in 20 days & Antonios' villa served as a perfect base. The closest bakery is excellent. The walk to Gra Ligia beach took me 20 min - possible, doable, nice to have in a way, but carefully with the traffic on the road. The Gra Ligia beach is quite nice actually - fine sand inside and not too deep. We were driving to other beaches, but there is a close, nice option too. Overall, the stay at Antonios' place was wonderful- great deal, super service! Will do it again without doubt!

A Cretan gem of a place set on a hillside overlooking the coast, constructed of stone walls, timber ceilings and furnished with pieces like a huge old wooden door complete with original iron work for a coffee table, add to the charm. If you are looking for a quiet, private, restful spot with tremendous views of the White Mountains from the pool area and of the village of Georgioupoli by the sea from your outside eating area, with an incredibly friendly, responsive and helpful super host, then this is the place for you. Some of the soft furnishings need refreshing and for those who like to cook the equipment is a bit lacking with a cooker only your granny would be happy with, but for us that only added to the homely feeling and far outweighed by everything else this place has to offer. A home from home from the first impression to the last look behind.

We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The location was perfect for a relaxing vacation, and we really appreciated the peaceful atmosphere. Communication with the host was smooth and easy.

Alba Lilia was a great place to stay. The villa was spotlessly clean, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The outdoor space was particularly great with a large dining table and lots of chairs, and numerous sunbeds by the pool. The host was also able to provide a high chair and travel cot for our baby which was great. We also had a visit from a cleaner and a pool man to keep everything clean during the stay, which was appreciated. For anyone driving to the villa: Google Maps sometimes tries to direct you via a very rough road to the villa if you’re coming from Chania. It’s better to drive through/around the town of Kamilari which will put you on a proper paved road to the villa.

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Louloudia- Jacq and Pilo were perfect hosts who made sure we very happy, comfortable and well informed. The villa is lovely, super clean, very well equipped and decorated beautifully. Everything you could possibly need is there! Jacq and Pilo live next door but are very discreet, also on hand should you need them. I would thoroughly recommend Villa Louloudia, thank you both 🙏🏼

We had a great stay here! The place is super quiet and surrounded by olive trees and fruit trees — really peaceful. The garden was just for us, which we loved. The house was clean and spacious, with lots of room for our luggage. Parking was easy too. Katerina and her mom were very nice and responsive, and they even left us some fresh fruit. The lemons were unbelievably tasty! All in all, a really relaxing and comfortable stay. Would definitely come back!

The villa is clean, well stocked, and spacious. Simos was incredibly responsive and great to communicate with. The area is lovely, with a few excellent restaurants in walking distance, wineries and olive farms really close, and Knossos Palace also a short drive away. It’s a great place to unwind and the proximity to the Heraklion airport is also a bonus if you’re flying off the island.

I truly recommend staying with Niko in this beautiful villa! The house is very modern, the outside area spectacular and private and the communication with Niko was clear and helpful. The accommodation works for both families and friends. The house is located around 30mins from Chania which is easy to get to by car. Can only recommend renting this villa.

This place was beautiful! There were many tavernas around within walking distance to grab a drink and bite to eat. The host was very receptive of texts and was there if we needed anything at all. Swimming in the pool and watching the sunset behind the mountains made this place feel like something out of a movie. Thank you so much for a great experience!

Oasis in nature, gorgeous villa with a pool overlooking the sea and hills. We absolutely loved our stay! The house is beautifully decorated, well equiped, there is everything you might need and really comfy bed :-) We loved the pool that has an amazing view. We enjoyed different seating options - 2 terrases, armchairs by the pool, or in shade under the tree.. Nikos and Maria are absolutely adorable! They made sure we had everything we needed. They even bought toys for our kids to play with and prepare new toys for the pool. You feel completely in the nature, in the hills, but you are still 2min from the main road to go places. We will definitely come back!!! :-)

Amazing place, beautiful villa with personal bathrooms in each room and a huge citrus garden around. Perfect for big groups.

We had a great time at Villa Adagio in Vrachasi. Great base to visit other places like Agios Nikolaos to find some sunshine and beautiful surroundings during the first few days of our stay before enjoying the heated pool at the weekend. In Vrachasi you’ll find some really good tavernas with the nicest people. Charis, George and Sofia were very attentive and responsive throughout our stay catering for all our needs. Simply excellent hosts!

Our stay in Agios Ioannis at Luisa’s traditional Cretan cottage was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had! How to sum it up in one review… To start, Luisa was so friendly and helpful when it came to giving us directions to get to the remote village, a flexible check-in time, and TONS of local recommendations. The house itself was spectacular. The patio views of the mountains and sea were absolutely breathtaking and the garden was a private and lovely spot to spend our mornings in. Truly a sacred place, we felt very at home and loved the traditional charm and being so close to nature. We were still within a 15 minute drive to lots of great beaches, restaurants, markets, and hikes, despite being so high up in the mountains. Luisa provided us with everything we needed to have a very special getaway, even inviting us over for dinner in our last night. Cannot thank her enough. If you are looking for the perfect place to experience Crete, this is it! We cannot wait to return!

A group of 9 of us stayed and had an AMAZING stay! We celebrated a close friend’s birthday and we were not disappointed - Giannis was especially responsive and caring - a welcome basket was kindly prepared for us. The villa was spotless and exceeded all expectations. The views were unmatched and each bedroom was perfect. We would love to stay here again. Thank you! :)

Our best holidays. We were happy to spend tge time at this peaceful place.

Excellent host, fantastic place and great food!

The place was great and exactly as the photos suggest. Lots of steep and tiled stairs so a bit challenging with a 18 month old but for 3-4 year olds it was great. We came in May and the heated pool meant they could play in the pool all day. The place is lovely and clean, the outdoor bbq area is super and there are two taverns within walking distance as well as a corner shop. Anyone staying here will have a great holiday!

The villa is even bigger and more beautiful than on the pictures. It is a little paradise with peacocks and own olive farm and little pond with red fish and parrots. It was just unbelievable! We celebrated our wedding with 30 people there and I could not imagine more suitable place for pictures, videos and fun! It is unforgettable, has everything you need and very private. The owner was so helpful and gave us his home made drinks as a gift. I am super happy that I found this paradise and will defo want to come back again and again!

Beautiful villa, nothing was too much trouble and the host was really helpful throughout. The kids loved the pool and we were gutted to leave. Hope to be back in the future.