Koukounara vacation rentals

Staying at Ria's place was absolutely fabulous! We had the BEST time and Ria is such a lovely person! Upon arrival Ria had the place decorated for our daughter's birthday with banners, balloons, candles, party hats, streamers, and even the most delicious cake we have ever had in the fridge waiting for us! The place was exceptionally clean and Ria was waiting for us outside upon arrival to give us a quick tour. The check-in and check-out process was very easy and we had absolutely no issues whatsoever. We location was PERFECT and we loved walking the beach looking for sea glass (we found quite a bit!) and the views of the sea were absolutely breathtaking, just like in the photos.The day we left, Ria met with us and gifted us some Olive Oil! Her kindness and warm hospitality meant so much to us! We'd stay here again in the future! We loved Crete and the location was absolutely PERFECT! Highly recommend!!! You won't be disappointed.

This is a wonderful cottage nestled in the hills of Crete surrounded by olive trees. The place is immaculately clean, and comes with plentiful amenities such as a full kitchen, a washing machine, an outdoor shower, and AC in the bedroom. The AC worked extremely well to keep the bedroom cool even though it was 95+F during the week. The kitchen was great with everything you could want (fridge/freezer/stove/etc). I didnt use it as I was eating out. I booked this place thinking it was closer to downtown Kolymbari...I'm new to VRBO and didn't realize the pin shown for the property on VRBO is not the actual location. I was attending a conference at the Orthodox Academy of Crete in Kolymbari which was a 20 minute drive through the mountains. I realize now the description does mention it's location in the hills (but I didn't know what that meant at that time) and I should have clarified this before booking. So my only negative was that it was not closer to Kolymbari and the OAC. I think this would be a great base of operations on Crete, but a car would be required to get around.

Please know that the pictures do not do the view justice- It has a perfect view of the sunset facing West with a panoramic view of the ocean. The infinity pool is a very generous size and easily one of the largest ive seen at any villa. The stars are amazing at night. The accommodations inside are fine and comfortable, but the real star of the place is the outside area. AC works wonderfully in high heat, beds are comfy, and the kitchen has most everything you need. The proximity to Elafonisi beach is very nice and can be reached (by the coastal road, if you ignore google) by 15 minutes. It is one of the main reasons you should stay here as most people have multi hour roundtrips to get to this beach. Do know the area is quite remote and roads are not for the faint of heart. If you want privacy, family/romantic time, great pool, beautiful sunsets this place is perfect. There are a few great tavernas that can be reached in 5-10 minutes (highly recommend "The West" in Kampos). It is a great base for a side of the island most do not see much of. There are a few other villas around but still nothing that should interfere with your privacy. Would stay again!

My wife and I came here on our honeymoon and loved every minute of it! The apartment was clean, comfortable, and in a beautiful location. It's with walking distance of the beach and a few really good taverns that we frequented. The hospitality of Yiorgos was phenomenal! He met us at the apartment even though it was late, around 11:30 PM local time, and gave us a quick tour of the apartment. He left us some things for breakfast which was so nice and helped us with any questions and some recommendations that we needed too. His cleaning crews were awesome; they were there every couple of days to spruce up the place. And we even got to meet his parents who were so nice and such a pleasure to talk to! We thank you for such an amazing stay, and we hope we get to come back and experience it all again someday!

This was my third time at this region of Crete which is my favorite in Greece!!I choosed this villa based from the reviews and I was right!!! The villa is exactly what a couple needs for relaxing and more!!! The villa has everything you may need. 1)Privacy!Nobody can bother you.The entrance of the house is near a pricate family road. 2)You can feel isolated but a few steps away there are 2 grate tradisional taverns for foodbor drink. 3) The pool is very Big for 2 people,is salted and it is heated!!!!!!When we booked we didn't know it!!! 4) Manolis...He didn't charve anything more for the amenity of the heated pool and he did...Everything we could ask from an owner..Tips,kindness and the feeling you can base on him if anything happens.We travel.a lot and all these things are what you search! The welcome pack was also unexpected. We have never seen anything similar. Thank you much Manolis.We will be back!!

Best property we have ever stayed at in our visit to over 15 Greek islands over the year. We have never come across an accommodation that is directly on the ocean with so much privacy. The size of the unit and that patio exceeded our expectations. More importantly, our weeklong stay at this lovely home has given us the experience that will always hold a special place in our hearts. The philoxenia and hospitality of the owner, Ria, was felt from the moment we stepped foot on the property. She was warm, inviting, walked us through the home and left us with some wonderful treat for the week - homemade olive oil, Raki, orange juice, milk, fresh fruit, etc. We have stayed in so many properties over the years and this one is by far the BEST! Every morning a baker drived through the neighborhood with fresh bread and other breakfast treats, Imagine having someone deliver fresh bread and other breakfast treats basically to your doorstep. The prices are a fraction of what you would pay in the U.S. On Monday morning the produce truck came to the neighborhood where you can select hand picked fruits and vegetables. Our stay in this very small town was priceless. I can't even begin to adequately express how we felt during our stay. There are a few lovely restaurants within walking distance and if you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, and unforgettable stay in the Kissamos area, look no further this staying at this wonderful property. We absolutely LOVED our stay and will definitely stay here again when we come back to Crete.

The house is brand new, immaculately clean, tastefully furnished...it must be one of the best options near Sfinari/Falassarna...The host was amazing, we had a fridge with some goodies (food and wine) and even a welcome meal cooked by Vassilis' mother. Nothing to complain about. Thank you very much for letting us stay with you.

We enjoyed our stay at Villa Sfinari, it is ideal for a family of 4. Very modern and clean with a great pool for a refreshing cool off in the heat of summer. Vasilis is a great host.