Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Kalyves

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Philia. A lovely peaceful private house in the heart of the beautiful village of Gavalohori. Wonderful facilities, nice shady decks with great views of the White Mountains. The pool is amazing - you share it with the downstairs apartment, but it is super private. The local tavernas are amazing, and a nice little bakery and a couple of small convenience stores. Walking around Gavalohori is just beautiful. Angelos met us on arrival, shared his mother's home made spinach pies and of course, raki. The house was wonderfully ventilated with insect screens on all the windows - we didn't need to use the AC at all. If you are looking to escape the touristy towns, a stay at at Villa Philia in beautiful Gavalohori is a must.

Beautiful, clean, and very responsive. The stay was as advertised. This home is well maintained, comfortable , and close to everything.

Giannis was a truly gracious and welcoming host. The welcome video was really helpful in lieu of meeting him in person. We felt right at home immediately. The house is as pictured, and the view of the White Mountains as glorious as hoped - truly incredible, in any weather. We were very comfortable throughout our 8-day stay, and Giannis was extremely responsive at all times. The insect screens on every single window were great as were the shutters, and we appreciated the air-con/heating in both living and bedroom. It’s a very private house, with a huge terrace, large living space and a walk to a local restaurant. For anything more a car is required, but that’s assumed given the isolation of the place. Wonderful property - we’d happily choose this house if on this side of Crete again.

Das Airbnb war super schön, genau wie auf den Fotos und in der Beschreibung. Alles war sauber, ordentlich und gut vorbereitet. Wir haben eine tolle Einweisung bekommen und uns direkt wohlgefühlt. Lefteris war ein unglaublich freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber – mit vielen Tipps und Empfehlungen für die Umgebung. Man merkt, dass ihm seine Gäste wirklich am Herzen liegen. Wir sind sehr zufrieden, danken ihm für alles und würden jederzeit gern wiederkommen

Superbe maison, très bien située , endroit très calme et reposant. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maman de Gregoris nous a très amicalement accueillis et nous a fourni d excellents conseils. Je recommande sans hésiter.

The apartment was great. Everything was clean and as described. Stelio was a great host and everything went smoothly. There are supermarkets, mini markets and a bus station in walking distance. All in all, Everything was prefect

Wir hatten ein paar schöne Tage in der Unterkunft von Dimitris. Die Unterkunft ist sehr geräumig und bietet Alles, was es braucht. Zudem war es sehr sauber und ordentlich. Positiv hervorzuheben ist, dass auch an warmen Tagen angenehme Temperaturen im Innenbereich herrschten. Dimitris hat immer schnell ausgeholfen und die naheliegende Umgebung ist unbedingt einen Besuch wert. Viele historische Gebäude in den Dörfern. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

Είχαμε μια υπέροχη διαμονή σε αυτό το ιδιαίτερο και μαγευτικό σπίτι. Ειναι ενα αναπαλαιώμενο ελαιοτριβείο που ;έχει φτιαχτει για φιλοξενία με όλα τα απαραίτητα. Βρίσκεται στο κέντρο του χωριού και είναι πολύ εύκολα προσβάσιμο. Μακάρι να είχαμε περισσότερες ημέρες στη διάθεσή μας. Σίγουρα θα επιστρέψουμε ξανά! Ευχαριστούμε πολύ για τη φιλοξενία!!!

Wonderful Experience at the Villa Elias! Our stay at the villa was perfect. The sea view was breathtaking, especially during sunset – a true sense of calm, quiet, and complete privacy. Choosing this villa was an excellent decision, especially because of the heated pool, which the kids absolutely loved. They enjoyed both swimming and playing in the spacious garden. The villa is well-equipped, with many useful items that made our stay very comfortable, including an air pump for pool toys. The location is also great – close to shops, supermarkets, and pharmacies. Highly recommended for families looking for a peaceful and convenient holiday with children. Wissam,

Four friends and I stayed in this rustic, charming, beautiful and overall homie space for 7 days while we attending a wedding and we all unanimously could not have been more happy! This is a space that you feel so great walking into over and over. I had the best meal of my life with the entire party literally around the corner… maybe 20 steps and we were all in glee. The entire area in old town is gorgeous. You cannot see it any other way. There is a vibe to match your needs somewhere around another corner no matter what you look for on your trip. Shopping was excellent. The feeling of safety was consistent throughout the trip. People are friendly and common throughout the town even throughout the wee morning hours as many places do stay open quite late to always provide an option. I had said by day 1 I knew I would already come back here. Vassilis was a proactive and responsive gentleman in hosting. Truly a pleasure to deal with him and I really do hope to return for vacation. Thanks!

Όποιος έχει πάει οικογενειακές διακοπές με τους γονείς του τη δεκαετία 90s και την επόμενη,και τις θυμάται με νοσταλγία, να μείνει εδώ... Μου ξύπνησε αναμνήσεις από παιδικές μου διακοπές. Πολύ όμορφος και απλός χώρος, με τις αιώρες του το κάθε διαμέρισμα, ο ήλιος το πρωί όπως χτυπούσε το γρασίδι, η μυρωδιά του πρωινού του ποτίσματος, οι γλάροι που ακούγονται από μακριά και το όλο στήσιμο με έκανε να το σκεφτώ για κάθε καλοκαιρινή περίοδο έστω ένα 3ημερο με την οικογένειά μου... Το διαμέρισμα έχει τα βασικά, και οτιδήποτε νομίζει κανείς πως θα χρειαστεί έξτρα, θεωρώ ότι ο οικοδεσπότης που είναι άριστος οσον αφορα την επικοινωνία, θα το παρέχει! Ευχαριστούμε πολύ!

Nice place with lakeside view. Many ootions foe breakfast and dinner in the village (only a five minute deive away).

We had an amazing stay at Villa Manos 1 in the end of april 2025. We only found out a couple of days before going, that the pool season at the house normally starts in May (this was our own fault). The owner Manos was very kind to start the pool early for us. When we arrived he was there to greet us at the house, and incredibly kind and helpful. A couple of days after our arrival, new madresses for the beds arrived, and these were very good. Manos was very helpful with advice for the area, and on easter his mother Katerina had bought easter eggs for our children. Manos is a very kind person, and when turned out our 4 year old son had the chicken pox, he made us feel safe both with regards to maybe staying in the house, and getting medical help. All in all we felt very much at home and in very good hands, and we enjoyed the stay so much that we would consider going back.

Atemberaubende Aussicht! Das Haus ist nagelneu, es entspricht genau den abgebildeten Bildern. Der Pool ist sehr groß & tagsüber gibt es einen perfekten Mix aus sonnigen und schattigen Plätzen. In der Nähe gibt es viele kleine Tavernen, man musste nie weit fahren. Ganz klare Empfehlung für diese Villa, sie ist perfekt & wir würden jederzeit liebend gerne wiederkommen!

Abbiamo trascorso una settimana nel appartamento Mont Blanc. Pulizia, spazi curati, funzionali e ben arredati, cucina fornita di tutto il necessario, questi sono stati gli aspetti che ci hanno colpito maggiormente. Peccato non aver potuto utilizzare la piscina a causa del meteo. Padrona di casa sempre disponibile e molto reattiva nella comunicazione. Grazie. Ci siamo trovati davvero bene.

Sunset Villa - it’s peaceful location and surroundings, amenities, cleanliness and views - oh the views - ticked every box. We had the perfect stay. Doron was easy to communicate with and was very helpful and flexible. We hired a car and visited Chania, Rethymno, Kalyves, Vamos, Lake Kournas (hired a pedalo and saw the turtles) and had several lazy days on Almyrida beach. So many great places to eat down in Almyrida plus several tavernas easily walkable in Plaka. Highly recommend Elpis. Everywhere we ate the food was wonderful and the people so welcoming and generous. Complimentary bread, wine, dessert, coffee, Raki.. The villa offered everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the pool, and having breakfast and relaxing evenings on the terrace. We’d highly recommend and hope to return. Thanks Doron!

Great accommodation with everything you need for a peaceful, isolated stay - yet in walking distance to the beautiful downtown. The house is surrounded by nature, with views to the mountain and a nice garden very well prepared to spend your evenings. The hosts are very welcoming, we felt like at home and are grateful for everything they provided for us. Very recommended, we hope to come back!

We spent the most lovely time at Nikos place with our baby and friends. The villa is located directly by the sea with a spectacular view. We enjoyed really enjoyed our breakfasts watching the waves and listening to the ocean so much. The place is very quiet and private. Nikos is the most welcoming host and gave us great directions for the island. We can definitely recommend staying there! Thank you so much for having us.

Het is een heerlijke plek op slechts een paar meter van de zee. Rondom het huis zijn verschillende zitjes, zodat je altijd een plekje in de zon of juist schaduw hebt. Het voelt echt als een paradijs op aarde waar je heerlijk tot rust komt. Het is zeker een plek om nog eens terug te komen

The house is simply gorgeous. Our family had a wonderful Christmas holiday here. The host was very generous with items in the refrigerator and a well stocked kitchen. Lots of recommendations of places to eat in the area. Michael met us in the driveway upon arrival and showed us everything in the house, that was very kind. Especially loved access to the washer and dryer because we were traveling with kids. It was too cold to use the pool, but if you are here when it is warm, it would be such delight.

10/10 experience. Breathtaking views and sunset from the balcony, perfect location right on the harbor - surrounded by all of the best restaurants and places. The apartment is beautiful - clean, modern, great appliances. (The washing machine even uses AI). The apartment is spacious, comfortable, and despite being in the middle of the action, it is so peaceful. I didn’t want to leave. I will be back here again. The hosts were incredible. Kind, helpful, proactive, and made such a nice experience for us. Thank you!!!!!

You’ll have a nice stay here. Lilit’s mum checked us in and the place was spotless. Downstairs has a kitchen/living area, a bathroom with a bath/shower, and three bedrooms. Each bedroom has air-con and two bedrooms have balconies. The kitchen/living area has air-con and the bathroom has a clothes washing machine. Upstairs has a kitchen/living area and a bathroom with a shower. The kitchen/living area has air-con. The upstairs tv is a dumb tv and the downstairs tv is a smart tv. Toilet roll can’t be flushed in either bathroom, as is standard in Crete. Both kitchens have a sink, hob, oven, fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee machine, dishwasher, pots, pans, crockery. The host left us water, fruit and wine. The parking area has gates, which are controlled by a fob. You have to drive up a hill to get to the property. Bins are at the bottom of the hill. Taverna Irene is walking distance and has nice food and wine and cats! I’d recommend hiring an automatic car because Crete is hilly.

We had a lovely time - Giorgo's place was remote, quiet with lovely views of the mountains. No sounds apart from birds singing, morning cockerel and goat bells. You definately need a car to get around. We had trouble finding place from air Bnb directions and Georgio forwarded another link. Communication from Georgo's was clear and he is very friendly and kind host.

Wonderful house with amazing views, very calm and spacious. A great place if you’re looking to relax and stay away from mass tourism. The village has a nice taverna as well as the neighbouring villages, shops are only a 10min car ride away. Antonios is a great host, he welcomed us personally with homemade food from his wife and gave some great advice on things to do in the area. Would recommend anytime!