Holiday rentals in Kitharida

We spent 14 nights at Samiro Home Villa. Evi was the perfect host, thoughtful, considerate and responded very quickly to all queries. Everything about the villa was clean and excellent. The grounds offered plenty of opportunities for both sun and shade and the gas barbecue made meals at home easy. Perched high up in the hills, the villa is peaceful and commands marvellous views over the mountains and countryside. It is located an easy 30 minute drive from the centre of Heraklion (recommend parking in the port area €3 all day) and around 45 minutes from the major archaeological sites at Gortys, Phaistos and Agia Triada.

This was a gem of a find with expansive views of the countryside . George was a super host! The villa was even more beautiful in person, with a large terrace and stunning views. The pool and sun decks were great. Close driving distance to a large selection of easy going taverns & supermarkets where people were very friendly and helpful . This villa is 40 min south to Matala where we enjoyed the beach and seaside restaurants and live music. We recommend!

I am beyond grateful for my time at the house. Niki is an incredible woman - experienced, excellent conversation, generous… Niki you are magic! The house is a very special space and I couldn’t recommend it enough if what you are looking for is tranquility, mystical nature, walking through the hills to visit other villages… I spent a month here alone, without a car, and I found everything I needed as I was looking for simplicity. The local shop in Pendamodi is only 15-20 minutes walking and stocks cheeses, tins, a good selection of carbohydrates, wine etc. Fruit and vegetables are in the city, but even by bus it is easy to do. I experimented with the buses and it seems it is most consistently arriving between 7:15am and 7:30am but recommend getting to the stop at 7:15 to be safe. The buses back from the city are 13:00 and 14:30 - it costs €2.20 per journey with cash (25 mins more or less) The village itself and the mountains are beyond incredible. Strongly recommend. I will return x x x

Excellent hosts, impeccable Hellenic hospitality.; warm, thoughtful, helpful, responsive and really wonderful family. We met all three generations - Evi, her father Iracles/Hercules and the grandfather. They were helpful and friendly beyond duty. We loved our time there, away from tourist spots in the quiet of the countryside, yet only 20 minutes from Heraklion town & airport. We went out most days to explore the north and the south. - but Crete is huge … ! The drive to the south coast over the mountains is beautiful. The local village restaurant - a couple minute’s drive / 5-7 minutes walk - is excellent with good vegetarian options. The morning mug of coffee, looking out at the range of sun bathed mountains over the olive groves, farms, the horse(s) in the far field below, and the the distant sea was always a wonderful start to the day. That’s a memory to savor. Thank you Evi and Iracles for a wonderful stay, for your kindness and warmth. God willing we’ll be back.

The most beautiful Airbnb! The hosts were extremely responsive, kind, and thoughtful. Loved all of the delicious snacks left for us at arrival.

May 2025, 10 nights stay for three (2 adults, 1 toddler). Villa is really fantastic. Beautiful view of the sea and the bay. It offers plenty of space for more people (2 couples, 4-6 friends, 2 families) and for longer stays (storage space, cupboards and shelves, etc.). The furnishings correspond to the description and offer, even in the kitchen, everything you need. Our highlight was the covered terrace. Our flight was moved up at short notice. A significantly earlier check-in was no problem at all in our case. Stelios is a very friendly, helpful and dedicated host. We recommend him and his villa without reservation. Small restriction: the accommodation is a bit off the beaten track or the region is a bit scattered (mainly due to the geography of the terrain). Without your own car, it will be a bit difficult in our opinion. However, there is a free parking space directly at the house.

The house and views were beautiful. An out of the ordinary sandstorm rolled in and the owner immediately came to clean the outdoor area. She was very responsive and attentive. The house had everything we needed to cook breakfast. There are very few walkable places, but if you have a car, it is no problem. We would return, it was perfect for our group of 6.

Loved it :) nice place if you want to chill!