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Villa Idi: pure relaxation in the heart of Crete

Villa frente al lago con piscina privada y cocina

Galería de fotos de Villa Idi: pure relaxation in the heart of Crete

Restaurante al aire libre
Restaurante al aire libre
Exterior
Refrigerador, microondas, horno, placa de cocina
Smart TV, chimenea, reproductor de DVD, libros

Opiniones

10 de 10

Excepcional

Casa entera

3 habitaciones2 bañosCapacidad para 8140 m²

Servicios principales

  • Desayuno disponible
  • Estacionamiento disponible
  • Lavadora
  • Piscina
  • Asador
  • Cocina

Acerca de esta propiedad

Toda la unidad

Tendrás toda la casa para ti y para las personas que te acompañen.

Villa Idi: pure relaxation in the heart of Crete

Villa frente al lago con piscina privada y cocina
En esta villa para no fumadores, tendrás una piscina al aire libre, jardín y área de parrillas a tu disposición. Esta villa dispone de 3 habitaciones, y tiene wifi gratis y reproductor de DVD. La cocina está equipada con refrigerador y horno, y también encontrarás detalles exclusivos, como la piscina privada y la chimenea. Se incluye un servicio de limpieza limitado.
Los habitaciones de esta villa disponen de aire acondicionado, piscina privada y chimenea. Las habitaciones disponen de balcón. Smart TV con reproductor de DVD. La cocina está dotada de refrigerador, placa de cocina, microondas y área de comedor independiente. Los baños están equipados con ducha y secador de pelo.

Los huéspedes pueden navegar por la web gracias al acceso a wifi gratis. Los servicios para las personas que viajan por negocios incluyen escritorios, sillas de escritorio y cajas de seguridad. Las habitaciones también incluyen cafetera/tetera y tabla de planchar con plancha. Se proporciona servicio de limpieza de forma limitada.

Las opciones de recreación y esparcimiento en esta villa incluyen una piscina al aire libre.

Se pueden practicar las siguientes actividades de recreación y esparcimiento en las instalaciones o cerca de la propiedad (es posible que se aplique un cargo).

Administrador

Manolis Papadakis

Idiomas

Inglés, griego y español

Servicios en la propiedad

Playa

  • Cerca de la playa
  • Toallas de playa
  • Sillones reclinables de playa

Piscina/Spa

  • Piscina privada
  • Piscina al aire libre
  • Sillones reclinables de piscina

Internet

  • Wifi gratuito

Estacionamiento y transporte

  • Estacionamiento en las instalaciones
  • Se recomienda trasladarse en auto

Cocina

  • Refrigerador
  • Placa de cocina
  • Microondas
  • Horno
  • Lavavajillas
  • Especias
  • Cafetera/tetera
  • Servilletas de papel
  • Tostadora

Comidas

  • Desayuno con cargo
  • Mesa de comedor

Habitaciones

  • 3 habitaciones
  • Se ofrece ropa de cama

Baños

  • 2 baños
  • Ducha
  • Papel higiénico
  • Shampoo
  • Secador de pelo
  • Se ofrecen toallas
  • Jabón

Salas de estar

  • Chimenea
  • Sala de estar
  • Comedor
  • Salamandra

Entretenimiento

  • Smart TV con canales de televisión por cable o vía satélite
  • Reproductor de DVD
  • Biblioteca de música
  • Juegos
  • Estéreo
  • Libros
  • Reproductor de CD
  • Videoteca

Espacios exteriores

  • Balcón
  • Espacio al aire libre
  • Asador
  • Jardín
  • Muebles de exterior

Lavandería

  • Lavadora y secadora

Espacios de trabajo

  • Escritorio
  • Silla de escritorio

Para tu comodidad

  • Aire acondicionado
  • Calefacción

Mascotas

  • No se aceptan mascotas

Facilidades de acceso

  • Propiedad para no fumadores

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Servicio de limpieza limitado
  • Caja de seguridad
  • Chef
  • Tabla de planchar con plancha
  • Servicio de entrega de comidas local

Puntos destacados de la ubicación

  • A orillas del lago
  • En el centro de la ciudad
  • En la montaña
  • En el campo
  • Cerca de un hospital
  • En un pueblo

Actividades

  • Ciclismo de montaña en los alrededores
  • Avistaje de aves en los alrededores
  • Básquetbol en los alrededores
  • Alpinismo en los alrededores
  • Senderos para caminar o andar en bicicleta en los alrededores
  • Ecotours en los alrededores
  • Snorkel en los alrededores
  • Caminatas en los alrededores
  • Parques temáticos en los alrededores

Características de seguridad

  • La propiedad tiene instalado un detector de monóxido de carbono (el anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad)
  • La propiedad tiene instalado un detector de humo (el anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad)
  • Extintor de incendios
  • Botiquín de primeros auxilios

Descripción general

  • Tamaño de la unidad: 140 metros cuadrados

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Políticas

Check-in

Check-in sin contacto

Check-out

Check-out sin contacto

Instrucciones especiales para el check-in

El horario de la recepción de esta propiedad puede variar.
Los huéspedes deben contactar con anticipación al hospedaje para recibir las instrucciones sobre el check-in.
Comunícate con la propiedad con anticipación para organizar el check-in. Utiliza la información incluida en la confirmación de la reservación.
Recibirás un correo electrónico del anfitrión con las instrucciones para hacer el check-in y el check-out.
El horario del check-out es flexible. Para organizar tus horarios, comunícate con la propiedad con anticipación usando los datos que figuran en la confirmación de la reservación.

Mascotas

No se aceptan mascotas

Niños y camas adicionales

Los niños son bienvenidos.
Nota del anfitrión: Suitable for children of all ages

Información importante

Importante

Puede aplicarse un cargo por cada persona adicional, según la política de la propiedad.
Es posible que se solicite un documento de identidad con foto emitido por las autoridades gubernamentales, y una tarjeta de crédito, débito o depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto.
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden conllevar cargos adicionales.
Se permite organizar fiestas y eventos, como reuniones familiares, fiestas de cumpleaños y bodas, en la propiedad. Pueden asistir hasta 12 personas.
Se aceptan alquileres a largo plazo.
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
Las medidas de seguridad de la propiedad incluyen extintor de incendios y botiquín de primeros auxilios
Vrbo, nuestro sitio asociado, administra este hospedaje. Recibirás un correo electrónico de Vrbo con un enlace que te llevará a tu cuenta de Vrbo, donde podrás cambiar o cancelar tu reservación.

Información adicional

De acuerdo con la normativa nacional, esta propiedad no acepta pagos en efectivo que superen los EUR 500. Para obtener más información, comunícate con la propiedad utilizando los datos que figuran en la confirmación de la reservación.
Se recomienda acceder a este hospedaje en auto.

Información de la zona

Mapa
Rethymno, Crete

Puntos de interés

  • Monasterio de Arkadi - 18 min en auto - 15.3 km
  • Monasterio de Spili - 19 min en auto - 18.3 km
  • Puerto Veneciano de Rétino - 41 min en auto - 36.6 km
  • Montaña Ida (Psiloritis) - 42 min en auto - 27.9 km
  • Playa de Preveli - 64 min en auto - 38.2 km

Opciones de transporte

  • Aeropuerto de Nikos Kazantzakis (HER): 99 minutos en auto

Restaurantes

  • ‪Agia Fwteinh Petinos - ‬8 min en auto
  • ‪Cafe ΓΙΔΟΣΠΙΤΟ - ‬21 min en auto
  • ‪Arkadi Café - ‬18 min en auto
  • ‪Kissos Traditional Cafe - ‬21 min en auto
  • ‪The Taste Of Turn - ‬8 min en auto

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Hay piscina en Villa Idi: pure relaxation in the heart of Crete?

Sí, en la propiedad hay una piscina al aire libre.

¿Villa Idi: pure relaxation in the heart of Crete acepta mascotas?

No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.

¿Dónde se encuentra Villa Idi: pure relaxation in the heart of Crete?

A la orilla de un lago, esta villa para familias se encuentra a 15 km de Platania Gorge, Gruta de Patsos St. Anthony y Old Quarter. Amari Dam Reservoir y Monasterio de Arkadi también se encuentran a 20 km.

Opiniones de Villa Idi: pure relaxation in the heart of Crete

Opiniones

10

Excepcional

Evaluación: 10 - Excelente. 53 de 54 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 8 - Bueno. 1 de 54 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 6 - Aceptable. 0 de 54 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 4 - Mediocre. 0 de 54 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 2 - Terrible. 0 de 54 opiniones" "

10/10

Limpieza

Opiniones

10/10 Excelente

Alionka S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
A month in Paradise
Manolis' house in the beautiful small village of Amari was the perfect setting for a beautiful relaxing vacation. The house has everything you might need and more. The rooms are very comfortable and the outdoor spaces are incredible. And the swimming pool is the icing on the cake to cool off on hot summer days. Manolis is a wonderful host providing a super warm welcome, with all the information and a variety of local products for us to enjoy upon arrival :) And just to top it all off, Rumy is an absolute gem of a lady, and it was wonderful to be able to enjoy delicious home cooked meals at the house. All in all, an absolutely fantastic experience in one of the most beautiful regions of Crete, Thank you so much Manolis and Rumy!
Se hospedó 28 noches en junio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

kathy a.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Wonderful Experience
We chose this villa because we wanted to experience the inland, more mountainous part of Crete. We did not anticipate how our host, Manolis and Mrs. Rumy would truly enhance our time spent at the Amari Villa. We have stayed at many VBRO properties in numerous European countries and the US; Manolis provided the most comprehensive briefing material of anywhere we have stayed!! He met us on arrival and helped us with our luggage; he then provided all the information we could have wanted and gave us recommendations based on our interests. The villa was very well equipped with both the basics (coffee, fruit, yogurt, eggs, honey, bread, etc...even a bottle of local red wine!). The views are amazing and the outdoor pool area is the perfect place to eat, relax, and and enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains and valley. Mrs. Rumy took our experience to the next level. As noted in the property description, she is available to prepare genuine Greek dishes, made with fresh local ingredients. The meals that Mrs. Rumy prepared were simply the best that we had in our entire time in Crete (in 2 different parts of the island). As well, she is such a lovely soul; it was a pleasure to get to know her. Thank you Manolis and Mrs. Rumy for making our stay such a wonderful experience!!
Se hospedó 5 noches en septiembre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Marek W., Gdańsk, Poland

Le gustó: Limpieza
Unforgettable holidays
In July 2023 we were stationed at Amari Villas For two weeks: my family and a group of friends with children (five families in total). It's a huge and luxurious house with a swimming pool at the foot of Psiloritis, the highest (2456 m) peak of the island. It was our base to the beaches located in the south and north of the island, as well as the surrounding gorges. Staying in this picturesque place, away from the crowds of tourists, gave us the opportunity to get to know the culture and everyday life of the local community. We will be happy to return to this place in the future. Rooms: Comfortable beds, air conditioning, washing machine, iron, dishwasher, stove, microwave, several bathrooms. Nearby attractions: A local, atmospheric tavern, located 2 minutes on foot from the house. Hiking in Amari valley, Agios Titos, Samitos Mountain, Smiles Village, Minoan Monastiraki, Arkadi Monastery, Ancient Eleftherna, Margarites, Platania Gorge, Patsos Gorge, Potamon Lake, Veni Monastery, Southern beaches, Taverns, Supermarkets, ATM, Gas Station, Pharmacy Security: Super friendly people. Very nice, super helpful and involved owner 👍😉. In the lower part of the property, Mrs. Rumy housekeeper lives, who is a great cook. Pedestrian friendliness: The best way to get around is by renting a car (we used the beepit company)
Se hospedó 14 noches en julio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Alexander M.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Villa Amari ist ein wunderschöner Ort um Urlaub zu genießen
Wir haben die Tage in Amari genossen!!! Alles stimmte mit dem Inserat überein, Villa und Umgebung. Manoli ist ein super Gastgeber der uns im Vorfeld schon perfekt informierte und auch 2x zu Besuch kam. Wir erhielten sogar eine Führung im alten Schulgebäute von Amari welches unter Denkmalschutz steht und gerade saniert werden soll. DANKE! Die Villa ist mit allem ausgestattet was man benötigt, die Umgebung ist ruhig und man kann gut wandern. Im Oktober wurde es an den Abenden kalt und wir genossen den offenen Kamin. Wir haben viele schöne Touren zu Fuß und mit dem Auto unternommen und eine wunderbare Zeit auf Kreta gehabt. Am Abend konnten wir dann das super Essen von Mrs. Rumy genießen! Nur zu empfehlen - sooo lecker. Sie ist die Perle der Villa!!! Wir werden sicher wieder kommen!!!! Nochmal Danke für alles und auf Wiedersehen!
Se hospedó 7 noches en octubre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Peter G.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Absolute tranquility
This was our 3rd stay at villa Idi Amari villas and as previously the experience was simply awesome. The Amari valley is absolutely stunning and brimming with wonderful scenery, fab walks and plenty of history.The beaches of the south coast which is only about an hours spectacular drive are really beautiful and many are simply idyllic. The village of Amari is very peaceful with a traditional Kafenion where the locals meet and chat but a wonderful variety of local produce can be purchased by the various merchants who visit the village each week. The villa itself is so clean ,comfortable and exceptional in every way. Mrs Rumy the on-site housekeeper and private chef really is the icing on the cake. Her menu is extensive and delicious enabling people to sample truly authentic and traditional locally sourced Cretan dishes…….served directly to your table…what’s not to like ! Of all the holidays we take during the year this one is special and the one we treasure most. We cannot praise the owner Manolis enough.His communication and care for his guests is astounding and he gives so much of himself to ensuring his guests get to experience the best traditions ,visit the key historic sites and can truly immerse themselves in the wonderful atmosphere of Amari
Se hospedó 20 noches en agosto de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Sonja Hutchinson

Le gustó: Limpieza
Amazing stay in a beautiful part of Crete
The location was fantastic, the villa was beautiful and beautifully presented to a very high standard and the hosts were wonderful! The entire family really enjoyed the food in the local restaurants and even more so the food prepared by Romy, we were so well looked after. I like to run in the mountains so had a multitude of options nearby. The family preferred the pool, the southern beaches, local gorges and picturesque villages. A wonderful time had by all and all enhanced by Manolis and Romy, experts in the local area and on hand if needed.
Se hospedó 12 noches en julio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Erin R.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Amazing stay in the Amari Valley
This property is beautiful, even more so than in the photos. The view is spectacular and the village peaceful. It's not the place for people looking for a lot of hustle and bustle - rather it is an oasis of tranquility. But it does have relatively easy access to beaches and cities if you don't mind a little driving on the curvy roads. The villa is in easy reach of many important historical monuments and sites, as well as wonderful hiking. Manolis provides excellent recommendations, the warmest hospitality, and everything one might need. The generous welcome basket is full of Cretan products, such as marmalade, honey, fresh bread, eggs, and fruit. Rumy, the caretaker, will also cook excellent and inexpensive dinners, which we thoroughly enjoyed. It felt like being at home! We went in early July, and even though the days could get quite warm, the strong cool breeze of the mountains meant that we almost never needed the air conditioning. The kids loved the pool, although it was a bit chilly for me. Staying here helped us fall in love with Crete and we will definitely be back! On a visit to Rethymno, we started feeling a little sorry for the tourists staying there instead of in the Amari valley, our slice of heaven.
Se hospedó 9 noches en junio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Jon S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Extraordinary property and experience
This review field and my available time is too short to fully capture the extraordinary service and accommodation that Manolis, the property owner, and Rumy, the property caretaker and meal preparer provided to us. Manolis' home is situated in the middle of the bucolic Amari region of central Crete -- 1.5 hours from the southern beaches and a short drive/walk to numerous other natural wonders the area has to offer. The home is impeccably beautiful and offers everything -- bar none -- that active travelers would seek, either prior to or after a rigorous day in nature. From the moment we reserved his home, throughout and after our visit, he communicated fully and richly directions, suggestions, ideas to add to our itinerary. This took us to gorges, vistas, beaches, tavernas we couldn't have found on our own. Rumy dwells adjacent to the property and is available to prepare breakfasts and dinners from an extensive menu that features regional Cretan cooking. Her food is wonderful and she is lovely. We chose to eat every dinner on site, outside, in the shadows of nearby Mt. Ida. This was one of the finest and most memorable travel experiences we've undertaken.
Se hospedó 5 noches en junio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Christiane R.

Le gustó: Limpieza
herausragende Gastfreundlichkeit in wunderschöner Umgebung
Wir haben 12 Tage im Herzen Kretas verbracht und sind von Manolis und Mrs Rumy herzlichst aufgenommen worden und wurden sowohl von den exzellenten Kochkünsten verwöhnt als auch mit äußerst umfangreichen und hilfreichen Informationen zur Umgebung und Aktivitäten versorgt. Vielen Dank für die gute Zeit.
Se hospedó 12 noches en octubre de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Neil G.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Luxury stay in perfect quiet location with personal cook
This was our second stay at the villa and it exceeded our expectations again! Our host Manolis provided everything we could possibly need along with advice, suggestions and all local information. The villa was clean, comfortable and provided everything we needed, including fantastic traditional Greek cuisine and wine! Thank you Manolis for being the perfect host.
Se hospedó 28 noches en agosto de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Kevin Peter H., Berlin

Le gustó: Limpieza
Hier hält man auch Regentage prima aus
Wegen der Pandemie haben wir eine FeWo "ab vom Schuss" gesucht - und gefunden: im 200-Seelen-Bergdorf Amari in Zentralkreta. Mehr als ne kleine Kneipe gibt es nicht. Nur Gebimmel der Ziegenglöckchen. Vermieter Manolis konnte uns nach einer OP nicht persönlich besuchen, hat uns aber per Mail, Telefon und SMS super gut betreut! So viele ausgezeichnete Geheimtipps für kleine Wanderungen, Restaurants und Tavernen, die in keinem Reisführer oder online zu finden sind. Mrs. Rumy, die Haushälterin, wohnt in einer kleinen Wohnung unter der FeWo und ist die gute Seele, eine herzlichen und kinderliebe Frau - und eine hervorragende Köchin, die ein wenig Englisch spricht. Drei mal haben wir bei ihr kretische Speisen bestellt: Immer Spitzenklasse und ein wenig günstiger als im Restaurant, warm auf den Tisch der Wohnung. Toller Service, den man aber nicht bestellen muss. Ich bin sonst eher sparsam und geizig mit positiven Bewertungen von Ferienwohnungen, Hotels, etc. Aber hier hat einfach alles gestimmt, vor allem auch die Sauberkeit, auch das Hygiene-Konzept wegen Corona. Wir haben in der Fewo auch gern den einzigen kompletten Regentag unserer Reise in der Ferienwohnung verbracht - ohne Stress und gemütlich wie zu Hause. Wir kommen wieder, so bald es geht!
Se hospedó 5 noches en octubre de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Peter G.

Le gustó: Limpieza
This is no ordinary villa rental...it is a total experience....the Idi experience we called it.
Villa Idi is absolutely not your average Villa rental it is a total experience . The villa enjoys a fabulous location at the top of the serene ,historic village of Amari with expansive views over the wonderful red pan tile roofs of the ancient village and 360 degree views of the imposing mountains and Amari valley. The family home of the current owner Manolis the villa has been lovingly and appropriately restored to capture the old features of traditional Cretan buildings whilst embracing all the modern day comforts to ensure a really relaxing stay. The outdoor eating terrace and the pool terrace are beautifully appointed and maintained. All the linen is high quality and mattresses are firm and encourage a great nights sleep. In the days of Covid our trip was uncertain up to the last minute but Manolis was totally flexible and understanding and his regular contact with informative and encouraging emails was hugely helpful. Manolis clearly prioritises his guest’s comfort enjoyment and safety and his attention to detail is reflected not only in the presentation of the property but in his enthusiasm to deliver a truly memorable and appropriate experience of the Amari area to us. Giving up a great deal of time Manolis showed us many paths and sites we would not have found. Of course the whole Ida experience would be incomplete without Rumy....the on-site concierge /housekeeper/chef. A discreet friendly lady who can answer all your questions and offer advice with regards to shopping and buying the best produce and a cook of fabulous traditional Cretan dishes which she will deliver to your table whenever you require. Rumy is an integral part of the Ida experience. We cannot wait to return in the spring but meanwhile Thank you Manolis for being a great host and Thank you Rumy for being you! Rosie
Se hospedó 6 noches en septiembre de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Peter G.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Magical Amari
Villa Ida was everything we expected and more. Beautifully appointed with everything you could want. Mrs Rumy was a treasure. She produced fabulous Cretan food, most of which was not standard taverna recipes. She also provided a great housekeeping service. Manolis the villa owner was highly professional, great welcoming, tons of info re the area, sightseeing, walking routes and also very Covid aware. This villa and the village of Amari is a real treasure.
Se hospedó 14 noches en septiembre de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Janine F.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Exceeded our expectations
We had a wonderful stay at Amari Villas. The host Manolis was incredibly helpful and well informed about the area. His recommendations were excellent (the gorge hike was challenging but awesome) and he was generous with his time. Do yourself a favour and order dinner from the lovely Mrs Rumy. Its local home cooking served on your patio - perfect! The accommodation is as advertised, but the views are better than expected.
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2019

8/10 Bueno

Andreas B.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Ausgesprochen netter Vermieter
Manolis hat sich vor und während des Aufenthaltes sehr bemüht, dass wir uns wohlfühlen und hat uns wertvolle Tipps gegeben, die Umgebung zu erkunden. Mrs. Rumy kocht hervorragend, diesen Service sollte man unbedingt in Anspruch nehmen. Die griechische Gastfreundschaft war hervorragend, ein nettes Willkommenspaket mit Spezialitäten hat uns erfreut. Für Wanderbegeisterte genau die richtige Adresse.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2019

10/10 Excelente

simone b.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Erholung pur
Ein wunderbarer Platz , um vom Alltag Abstand zu gewinnen und neue Kraft zu schöpfen. Noch nie wurde ich im Urlaub so verwöhnt, einmal durch Mrs Rumy, die sich ums Haus kümmert und auf Wunsch wunderbare Gerichte zubereitet, als auch durch die aufmerksame Betreuung durch den Vermieter Manolis. Wer touristischen Trubel sucht, ist hier falsch
Se hospedó 14 noches en junio de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Chris C., Golden, Colorado USA

Le gustó: Limpieza
Incredible!
The owner, Manolis, went above and beyond our expectations! Prior to our arrival, he sent very detailed emails with directions to the villa, information about the Amari Valley, and suggestions for things to do. He personally met us the evening we checked in and shared a glass of wine with us while he showed us his maps and wonderful places to visit. He even sent us emails the next morning with Google map routes to follow. The villa was owned by his grandfather and the personal touches were evident by the elegant and tasteful décor. The onsite caretaker, Mrs. Rumy, was delightful and prepared breakfast for us two mornings. She also was available to prepare dinner, but we enjoyed buying food at the local market and cooking in the villa each evening. The pool area was a wonderful place to enjoy our meals, as was the upstairs terrace. The villa is in a very good location for exploring central Crete. We loved our morning walks listening to sheep bells and exploring the rural countryside. If we have the opportunity, we would love to stay in this beautiful villa again. We highly recommend it!
Se hospedó 5 noches en junio de 2019

10/10 Excelente

amanda h.

Best family holiday EVER
We stayed at Villa Idi for five nights with our three boys ages 4, 7, and 9. You are probably reading reviews right now, thinking you should be staying closer to the beach or a larger town. Stop! You don't. This place is magic. Manolis is the most gracious of hosts we've ever met - super helpful, kind, and upon arrival you're met not only with his family's beautiful, soulful home, but also with fresh honey, bread, wine, and other treats. Fresh Cretan lavender throughout the house. Mrs. Rumy is likewise a dream. Her lengthy menu offers up the most incredible Greek food you'll find anywhere. For busy parents looking forward to 1) not cooking and 2) not eating out every meal... Mrs. Rumy rings your doorbell with an easy feast. We ordered food with her everyday. The location of the villa is breathtaking. We visited lots of sites during our stay -- including three glorious beaches. They are an hour's drive away. But the drive is spectacular, so we didn't mind at all. It was our best family holiday: relaxing, culturally deep, and gorgeous.
Se hospedó 4 noches en abril de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Mandy H.

Absolut empfehlenswert
Ein Ort, an dem wir gerne wieder Urlaub machen. Ideal um mit dem Auto Zentralkreta zu erkunden.
Se hospedó 7 noches en octubre de 2018

10/10 Excelente

Lisa H.

A magical holiday in a majestic landscape. Beautiful maintained villa & excellent hosting
We did not want to leave this wonderful villa and its surrounding landscape! Villa Idi is a true gem that we are so glad to have discovered. It has ample space for families and groups, yet is cosy for couples as well. It is spacious, comfortable and exceptionally well appointed with excellent appliances and facilities. We cannot fault the cleanliness and maintenance of the property and surrounding terraces and gardens. We arrived late at night after our flight to a welcoming 'home from home' offering complimentary fresh bread, wine, raki, flowers and essentials - enough for a couple of days. We must credit the (now infamous!) Mrs Rumy for her excellent hosting during our stay. Like others, we took full advantage of the catering she offers via her extensive menu for dinner - and breakfasts. Whilst there are some lovely tavernas in the area with friendly hosts and excellent food - Mrs Rumy couldn't be surpassed and as a result we ate at the villa a lot. This works well because exploring the local area is a priority - there is so much to see and experience in the Amari valley and surrounding area. We could make the most of our daytime exploring, knowing there would be a delicious feast waiting for us on our return! Here is where we must also credit Manolis, the villa owner. The extensive information for travel, local 'must see' places and the villa provided before our trip helped us prepare and he was always on hand during our stay if we needed advice or help. (We needed little as everything had been thought about in advance and sent to us). In summary the villa, hosting and support are faultless. Support is always available, but you are left to your own relaxation. A bit of space remains to talk about our Cretan experience. A car is recommended if you want to see the area-we made full use of ours during our stay. You soon get used to the roads and in the countryside, the roads are quiet; every corner offering another beautiful vista. From the villa we could see the twinkling lights of at least four other villages across the valley. Wildlife lovers will see animals and birds aplenty in the countryside. History lovers will find ancient monasteries, local culture being kept alive in the villages and some fantastic ancient sites. 10 minutes drive from the villa is a fascinating archaeological dig uncovering an important Minoan palace! Rethymon is also worth a visit (around 30 mins drive). Unforgettable. We would return in a heartbeat. Thank you!
Se hospedó 10 noches en septiembre de 2018

10/10 Excelente

Jennifer R., Worcester

Relaxing holiday
Really relaxing setting,beautiful villa and stunning views.The owner made us feel so welcome and couldn’t do enough for us.Mrs Rumy the house keeper,cooked us a delicious meal and she looked after us 24/7.We will definitely return.I would recommend this villa to families with children who don’t need supervising around the pool.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2018

10/10 Excelente

Alexander W.

Wunderschöne Villa mit hohem Standard
Wir verbrachten leider nur 3 Tage in dieser wunderschönen Villa. Das Haus bietet sämtlichen Komfort und ist außerordentlich gut gepflegt. Das Pool ist groß und tief genug, dass man es auch als Erwachsener gerne für eine Abkühlung nutzt, für die Kinder ist es sowieso traumhaft! Es stehen ausreichend Sonnenliegen zur Verfügung, und die Terasse mit dem Esstisch hat durch den Baum auch Naturschatten, der Blick u.a. auch auf den Psilorits ist wunderschön. Hervorzuheben sind der sympathische Vermieter und die Haushälterin Mrs. Rumy, die auch am Grundstück wohnt und sich liebevoll um das Haus kümmert. Das Koch-Angebot sollte man unbedingt wahrnehmen, Mrs. Rumy kocht wirklich wunderbar - wir haben das jeden Tag genutzt! Der Vermieter hat uns schon im Vorfeld umfangreiche Informationen über Anfahrt und über Ausflugsmöglichkeiten zukommen lassen. Bei der Anreise hat es einen großzügigen Willkommenskorb gegeben, und Hr. Manolis Papadakis hat sich bei unserer Ankunft noch einmal viel Zeit für Tipps in der Umgebung genommen - man kann hier wirklich leicht eine Woche mit Wanderungen, Besichtigungen und anderen Aktivitäten verbringen. Vergebe hier sehr gerne 5 Sterne, es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub in dieser Villa!
Se hospedó 3 noches en julio de 2018

10/10 Excelente

David K.

Amari stay
Well designed villa with all facilities. Charming host Manolis provided us with masses of information on the Amari valley and the rest of Crete, which was very useful not only when in Amari but also on our trip around Crete. Great views of the village and surrounding countryside from the outside areas. We were only one couple and so had loads of space and though there were 2 outside seating areas we felt it might have been a bit of a squeeze if you had 6 or 8 people staying. The steps up to the villa are also quite steep and this could be a problem for those with serious mobility issues. Amari village itself is very quiet with no taverna and one very small cafe. There are, however, some great tavernas a few kilometres away. Housekeeper/cook Mrs Rumy was also a great bonus. It was a really great stay in a spectacular area of Crete
Se hospedó 4 noches en junio de 2017

10/10 Excelente

Sylvie P.

Magnifique séjour Villa Amari
Notre séjour à la villa Amari répondait à toutes nos attentes. Maison spacieuse, confortable, village tranquille dans la campagne crétoise et entouré de hautes montagnes. Une vue imprenable de la terrasse. Our stay at Amari villa met all our expectations. Spacious, comfortable house, quiet village in the Cretan countryside and surrounded by high mountains. Stunning views form the terrace. Thank you Manolis for your warm welcome and your unforgettable hiking recommandations. As well thank you to Mrs Roumy for the tasty treats and meals.
Se hospedó 7 noches en mayo de 2016