1891 Home Epitomizes Relaxation With Magical Views In The Heart Of The Village
125 years after its construction and initial use as an olive mill, "1891" Home was fully renovated. Magnificent views at the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean sky makes it the holiday house everyone dreams of. “1891"- Home, is a two storey villa, situated in Apokoronas- one of the seven Municipalities of the Prefecture of Chania and one of the most picturesque. Apokoronas covers a diverse area that reaches from the foothills of the White mountains to the sandy beaches and rocky shores on the northwest side of Crete. Within its boundaries you will discover the beauty of olive, citrus groves and vineyards, local flora and fauna along with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Due to its locale and the area's vibrant settlements, Apokoronas still offers pockets of traditional Cretan hospitality and customs as well as architecture. The area is known for its hiking/ foot trails, gorges and some of the most popular sandy beaches famous for sailing, water sports or just relaxing by the waterfront. Daily life in Kefalas impresses the visitor with its tranquil pace- The location of “1891" home epitomizes restful relaxation with a magical view but a few minutes of walking through the village alleyways leads you to the types of services necessary for one's vacation such as super markets, tavernas and traditional cafes.
License number MHTE: 1042Κ10003158401
Property manager
Alexandra Mylonogianni
Languages
English, Greek
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Property Registration Number 1042Κ10003158401
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About the area
Apokoronas
Apokoronas is home to this villa. Agios Nikolaos Fort and Ancient City of Aptera are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing.
Kefalas, Crete
What's nearby
Lake Kournas - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
Almyrida Beach - 18 min drive - 8.1 km
Kalyves Beach - 26 min drive - 12.6 km
Port of Souda - 26 min drive - 23.1 km
Georgioupolis Beach - 27 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Obrosgialos - 11 min drive
Γρηγόρης - 13 min drive
Gavalianos Kafenes - 7 min drive
Καφφε Μαρέντη - 6 min drive
Μετεριζι - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 1891 Home Epitomizes Relaxation With Magical Views In The Heart Of The Village have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is 1891 Home Epitomizes Relaxation With Magical Views In The Heart Of The Village pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 1891 Home Epitomizes Relaxation With Magical Views In The Heart Of The Village?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1891 Home Epitomizes Relaxation With Magical Views In The Heart Of The Village?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1891 Home Epitomizes Relaxation With Magical Views In The Heart Of The Village located?
Situated in Apokoronas, this villa is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 6 miles (10 km) of Art of Living Glass Factory and Almyrida Beach. Koutalas Beach and Kera are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
After a late arrival it was wonderful to arrive to such a warm welcome at 1891 home. The villa has such a beautiful setting but it's so much more than an amazing view with a wonderful pool, although those were amazing! Alexandra had really thoughtfully stocked the villa with everything you might need for a comfortable stay and the village setting is a real taste of authentic Crete with two amazing tavernas within easy walk. As our son repeatedly said, "best holiday ever!"
1891 is a truly beautiful holiday home. Alexandra, the owner, has succeeded in preserving and celebrating the history of the property as an olive mill whilst making it a modern and comfortable home with a great kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Her attention to detail is evident throughout. The mattresses in the bedrooms are extremely comfortable and the A/C works really well.
The family and local history that are so closely woven through the property make it really special.
The views through the picture window and from the fabulous infinity pool really are to die for. The pool is a good size and having an integrated toddler pool area was yet another clever touch.
The welcome pack goes beyond what you might expect - generous and thoughtful.
I can't recommend this holiday home highly enough. It is fantastic. The owner is truly welcoming and goes the extra mile to make sure you have a great stay.
We enjoyed close to 3 weeks at 1891 Home, in Kefalas, Crete. It really did feel like our home away from home. Alexandra greeted us at the door, even as we arrived later than expected. She explained some of the history of the Home, and its importance to her, her family and the community. I have some dietary needs, and she went out of her way to make sure we had some gluten free food in the house until we could purchase our own.
Alexandra made sure that we were able to contact her if needed, anytime of day.
The house is immaculate, well stocked and very comfortable. The views of the Mediterranean Sea are spectacular, morning, noon and night.
We found the place to be exactly as advertised, and would highly recommend it to others.
Sometimes I don’t want to put good reviews because then it will get booked up when I want to come back :)
If you read the description and it’s what your after then look no further. Everything was exactly as we wanted for our holiday, we like a bit of privacy and having a place to ourselves when we want to relax. Local tavernas not far away by car and shops with the essentials a 5 minute stroll away.
Alexandra was on hand for any questions or advice for things to do and we can’t wait to return.
Just back and wishing we were still there. 1891 Home is a lovely spacious villa with an infinity pool and amazing views out to sea.
Quite a remote location which we liked, but only five minutes walk to a couple of small supermarkets, tavernas and a bar.
We arrived late at night but the key was in a secure location for us to gain access and Alexandra had left enough essentials and treats to keep us going for the first few days which was a lovely gesture. Everything you will need is there. You will need a hire car though, we had one delivered to the villa on the first day from Auto Club in Chania, dropped it off at Heraklion airport - would also recommend.
Would highly recommend this beautiful find.
Kefalas is an authentic Greek hilltop town well located for a great holiday. It's a 2 hour drive from Heraklion Airport and less than half that from Chania. The town has great views inland to the White Mountains and out to sea over the Mediterranean. It has a couple of fabulous and inexpensive tavernas and a couple of small supermarkets - all walkable and all with the wonderful Cretan charm and welcome. 1891 Home is spotlessly clean, beautifully designed, very well equipped and well positioned. It is a special place for sure. Alexandra was very responsive throughout the booking process, greeted us on arrival and provided some great ideas and information on things to do. She also provided a generous and thoughtful welcome pack of beer, wine, cheese, milk, Cretan specialities and more. Really lovely. In fact the whole experience across the whole week was lovely. We can't wait to go back.
Just got back yesterday. We had an amazing time. Just off the beaten track but with 3 lovely local tavernas to choose from if you don’t want to drive. Amazing views and the villa is absolutely immaculate! Everything we wanted and more. We highly recommend this villa, one of the best we’ve stayed in! Lovely friendly people you just can’t go wrong 😀👌
We have just returned from a wonderful weeks' break in 1891 Home. The sensitively modernised property has a homely feel and plenty of space to relax in. The terrace and pool areas are outstanding and a great place to while away the day. The extra effort made to supply provisions, including home made items was really appreciated and they tasted great! Alexandra the host was very welcoming and easy to communicate with and made every effort to make our stay comfortable. We thoroughly recommend it.
We've just spent a wonderful 10 days at Alexandra's home in Kefalas - and make no mistake, this is a home and a fabulous one at that! Alexandra was a perfect host and is hugely passionate about the house that has been in her family since 1891. It really was a privilege to have been able to stay there. Kefalas itself is a pretty little village, not at all touristy and somewhere you can really get away from everything. It's got a couple of Tavernas if you can't be bothered to drive, and there are lots of villages within 2-3 kms that all have lovely places to eat. It's a great base from which to explore the white mountains inland and Chania and Rethymnon on the coast. What a find - we'll be back we hope!
Nick L.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
tara s.
17 Jun 2018
Beautiful
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful villa.
The architecture of the villa is lovely and the views are phenomenal. In my experience it is rare to find such amazing views combined with the convenience of a local village with its little shops and tavernas and nice local beaches within a short drive - the best of both worlds.
The east facing terraces are perfect for sunrises but also have sun all day - the parasols and awning are invaluable! The villa itself was also spotless, with good quality bed and bath linen and lovely touches such as the welcome pack and cake really made us feel very welcome.
Alexandra could not have been more helpful.
I would not hesitate to recommend 1891 to anyone looking for a little bit of luxury in Crete - our first holiday as a family with our 8 month old baby was one to remember.
tara s.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Joanne Slater
19 Sept 2017
So relaxing!
We had a very relaxing 10 days at this beautiful house. The house and garden have been lovingly and tastefully restored and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We spent most of our time on the terrace or by the pool, enjoying the sea view and soaking up the atmosphere of this rustic and authentic village setting. We received a very warm welcome from Alexandra (as well as some fantastic olive oil made by her husband and some delicious biscuits made by her Mum) which was a great start to what turned out to be a lovely holiday. I hope to return in the not too distant future!
Joanne Slater
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Joanne G., UK
5 Jun 2017
Beautiful villa in peaceful location
1891 home is an immaculate villa in a lovely location. We loved the historic touches in this restored building and had everything we could need in the villa. The pool was a little cold on some days but that was probably due to the unusually wet weather we experienced. We enjoyed walking through the winding lanes of Kefalas each night to the local taverna, and everyone we met was very friendly, particularly our host Alexandra who helped us out with a couple of difficult situations (not related to the villa) and left us some local treats and fruit. There are two nice seaside towns about 20 minutes drive away and the historic village of Vamos close by. We hope to be back again one day.
Joanne G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Paul R., Bristol UK
28 May 2017
Beautiful home in a stunning setting
Home 1891could not be more perfect. A stunningly restored and tastefully modernised village house in a beautiful position within a traditional Cretan hilltop village, enjoying panoramic views to the sea and along the coast towards Rethymno. The owner Alexandra gave us the warmest of welcomes and could not have been more helpful. Apart from the fact that the house is very well equipped and beautifully maintained, Alexandra had also provided fresh tomatoes, local yogurt , honey and olive oil, together with homemade goodies, including home baked biscuits, muesli and her mother's delicious cheese pies. While the house itself is very special, with all the warmth and charm of a much loved family home, there is also lots to do and see in the surrounding area. There are plenty of good tavernas nearby, an amazing bakery in Vamos and it is within easy striking distance of Chania itself. But, when the sun shines, you will find it very difficult to tear yourself away from the fantastic terrace and infinity pool! We will definitely be back!
Paul R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ashleigh M.
21 Nov 2016
A perfect piece of heaven!
This property is absolutely breathtaking and the host couldn't be more welcoming! We had the most enjoyable stay in November 2016.
Everything is immaculate, it felt like we were the first people to ever stay there. It has everything you could possibly need for your stay and the host left us some much appreciated goodies including traditional baked goods, water, beer, fruit and muesli!
The view and outside space was our favourite part, the upstairs terrace is huge - we didn't use it much as we spent most of our time on the downstairs terrace by the pool. The property has clear views to the sea and feels completely private.
The village itself is small and quiet but very friendly and nice for an afternoon walk. You will need a car If you want to explore further.
We highly recommend this property and look forward to returning!
Ashleigh M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Catherine Z.
25 Sept 2016
Beautiful countryside home with stunning sea views
1891 is a very beautiful place, spaceous, full of character and attention to detail. The rooms are very comfortable and the views stunning. I especially loved the roof terrace and swimming in the infinity pool. We enjoyed barbacueing in the evenings. Alexandra was a welcoming, generous host who made sure that we tried some of the delicious local specialties. Thoroughly recommend!
Wir haben die Villa 1891 zu viert (zwei Paare 30Jahre alt) für 12 Tage gebucht. Das Haus ist wunderschön und besticht mit seinem traditionellem Charme. Dabei fehlt es aber an nichts um den Urlaub so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Angefangen bei dem modernen Infinity Pool mit atemberaubender Aussicht aufs Meer, über Klimaanlagen in jedem Raum, einer vollsusgestatteten Küche und Holzkohle Grill auf der Terrasse.
Die Villa liegt in einem ruhigen Ort mit 2 Tavernen und 2 kleinen Supermärkten. Alle Leute vor Ort waren super gastfreundlich und zuvorkommend! Das hat uns sehr beeindruckt.
In 20 Minuten ist man mit dem Auto in der nächsten größeren Stadt mit einem wunderbaren langen Sandstrand und vielen Strandbars, Restsurants und Geschäften.
Auch das ganze organisatorische hat super funktioniert. Wir konnten uns bei Fragen immer an Alexandra wenden und sie hat uns immer sehr nett und hilfsbereit geholfen.
Das Haus würde ich jedem Empfehlen der nach Ebtspannung und Sonne abgelegen von Touristen Hotspots sucht. Gerne wieder!
Alexandra was a delightful hostess, who also well explained the colorful family history of the property. The property is very well kept and the yard is stunning, very well designed (I suspect by Alexandra). We were left a nice supply of basic staples, as well as lovely Cretan red wine and Raki. She helped make sure that we were able to find our route to the property and was there to greet us. It is a small village and the people were friendly.
We wanted our week-long stay at 1891 Home to last forever! The pictures are spectacular and yet even more breathtaking in person! It is a stunning and spacious Cretan home, very comfortable for our family of four, impeccably decorated, and loaded with charm and character with all the modern amenities. We feel lucky to have experienced such beauty. Alexandra is a wonderful, warm, and considerate host, who greeted us upon arrival and was very responsive throughout the entire booking process. She welcomed us with traditional homemade food from her mother, as well as wine, olive oil, a basket of fresh tomatoes, as well as other delicious and luscious local food, and a fridge stocked with the essentials. She provided tons of information about the house and the area which was very helpful. The walls are lined with photos of her ancestors who owned the olive mill that was beautifully converted into the home. The pool was the icing on the cake, with magical views, and provided us with hours of relaxation and fun. Kefalas itself is off the beaten path yet perfectly located, with a brief walk to the local supermarket and taverna and easy drives to tons of beautiful beaches and places to explore, and is even a doable drive to Elafonisi beach. 1891 Home will always hold a special place in our hearts and was the highlight of our time in Crete. It made our family vacation incredibly special with memories to last a lifetime. We look forward to a return visit! Efcharisto Alexandra!
From the moment we got there and were welcomed by Alexandra, we felt right at home. Alexandra warmly greeted us with the history of her family home and gave us a tour. The house was perfect in every way and immaculate! It had old world charm with all the modern conveniences including the infinity pool with an amazing view. The welcome treats included her Mom's homemade cookies which were delicious. Although the house is in a remote location, you can walk to the local stores and restaurants for a delicious meal. There are multiple beaches nearby within a short drive. It was the perfect get-away!
Thank you to Alexandra for a wonderful stay in your family home :)
Wir sind trotz unserer späten Ankunft sehr herzlich von Alexandra empfangen worden. Den Kühlschrank haben wir gefüllt vorgefunden.
Das Haus ist phantastisch!
Der Blick über das Meer ist unbeschreiblich. Das Haus ist in Wirklichkeit noch schöner als auf den Bildern.
Die Lage von dem Haus ist ebenfalls empfehlenswert. Es sind zwei kleine Supermärkte fußläufig erreichbar. Mehrere Tavernen sind ebenfalls in Kefalas vorhanden.
Kleine Wanderungen sind vom Haus aus möglich.
Ein Auto ist jedoch notwendig.
Gastgeberin Alexandra hat uns wunderbar mit kleinen Leckereien und einem gefüllten Kühlschrank empfangen. Das lies uns gleich mal freudig mit den Aufmerksamkeiten auf die Terrasse sitzen und den phänomenalen Ausblick genießen. Besser konnte es nicht anfangen. Die kleinen Details bei dieser schönen Empfangsgeste sind schon bemerkenswert. So ist dann letztlich auch das Haus, sein Interieur und die zu entdeckenden liebevoll und kunstverständig ausgesuchten Kleinigkeiten bemerkenswert. Dann dieser Pool und der Ausblick auf das Meer, am liebsten würden wir gleich noch einmal anreisen ... Einfach super und empfehlenswert. Wir könnten jetzt noch ein paar Dinge mehr aufzählen, letztlich bleibt uns aber noch einmal hervorzuheben, dass Alexandra eine sehr aufmerksame und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin ist, was wir sehr zu schätzen wussten.
L'accueil d'Alexia à été exceptionnel. Des Petits encas nous attendaient à notre arrivée, parfait pour le 1er soir. Alexia nous a communiqué beaucoup d'informations sur les tavernes à faire, les lieux incontournables.. Merci à elle d'avoir parlé un peu Français, notre Anglais n'étant pas très précis.. La propriété d'Alexia est située dans un village où vous trouverez petite épicerie et 2 tavernes. Nous n'en avons fait qu'une mais on y a bien mangé. Kefalas est situé à 45 min de chania (la canée) et à presque 2 heures des plus belles plages, ballons, elafonissi, à 1h30 de Héraklion.
La maison est très propre et dispose de tout le confort nécessaire et d'une excellente literie. La vue de cette maison est splendide, magnifique levé de soleil. La piscine et le jardin sont très beaux. Nous vous recommandons vivement de vous arrêter chez Alexia, vous ne serez pas déçus ni par l'accueil, ni par cette maison de caractère.
We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Alexandra and this beautiful home on Crete. We were looking to find a less touristy location to spend 4 days to enjoy local atmosphere. The town is a short walk and the people of Kefalas were welcoming! The home felt like home and we thoroughly enjoyed the stay! Thank you Alexandra for your hospitality…
We loved our trip to Crete and did not have enough time to see it all. We will definitely return. Part of the experience was Alexandra`s little Paradise over the hill with a magnificent view of the ocean and surrounding mountains. That, the pool and lovely breeze was enough to convince ourselves to chill and stay at the house a few days instead of exploring the island. Alexandra was courteous and quite helpful. We walked into a well equipped lovely house that already had food and beverages. It is spacious and very comfortable. We had friends staying in Chania and we were initially concerned that Kefalas may too far from the action but never regretted our choice. The surrounding area is very nice. There is a good restaurant at the village and a food market that is operated by a lovely lady that sells local produce . There are several nice beaches from 15 to 45 min away. Balos beach and Samaria`s gorge should be on top of your list of things to experience. Thanks you Alexandra for your help and little paradise over the hill.