Traditional Cretan stone cottage on the semi-rural outskirts of Kefalas, Vamos

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A building with a stone facade, a green door, and red flowers.
A marina with several boats docked along the waterway, surrounded by trees and a distant view of the sea.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A room with a bed, curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A garden with various plants and a dog.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Porch or lanai
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kefalas, Crete
  • Place, Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Art of Living Glass Factory
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Lounge - Daybed

1 Single Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Almyrida Beach and Koutalas Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Kefalas, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Kera - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 14 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Avli Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Georgioupolis Beach Canteen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Cretan stone cottage on the semi-rural outskirts of Kefalas, Vamos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional Cretan stone cottage on the semi-rural outskirts of Kefalas, Vamos?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Cretan stone cottage on the semi-rural outskirts of Kefalas, Vamos?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Cretan stone cottage on the semi-rural outskirts of Kefalas, Vamos?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Cretan stone cottage on the semi-rural outskirts of Kefalas, Vamos located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori, Art of Living Glass Factory, and Almyrida Beach. Koutalas Beach and Kera are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

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Location

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a small Cretan village, staying in a place like this is a pleasant holiday experience on it’s own!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is absolutely breathtaking. Johanna was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. She has done an amazing job making sure her property feels like a home. It is the prefect getaway that really helps to immerse you in the Greek way of life. The views are immaculate; you can see straight to the mountains. It is not far from some great eateries and wonderful villages.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was wonderful, exactly as depicted on the pictures. The host was amazing, communication was easy and on time, her recommendations were useful and great. One of the best vacations I ever had, beautiful place, the richness and life of nature around…..difficult to top.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property just outside the village of Kefalas. The rooftop patio was my favourite spot, views of the mountains, morning coffee with the sunrise, beautiful sunsets, and sometimes music from a nearby village. We loved walking into the village for dinner, to go to the market or have an afternoon cappuccino at the cafe. There were many Tavernas and beaches close by and only an hour to Chania to Rethymno. The cottage itself was very nice, clean, and had everything we needed. The laundry was a nice bonus. The host, Johanna, was responsive to our requests and allowed us our privacy. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbly designed house for the two of us, in a hollow amidst olive trees. The roof top terrace had a 360 view of the tree tops with the mountains in the distance. Being amongst the trees, the house used natural ventilation and remained cool despite the high temperatures outside.Johanna ensured we had everything we needed for our 2week stay including maps and helpful tips re - places to visit and places to eat.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and beautiful house

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Johanna offered such generosity and care as our host during our time in Kefalas. With great recommendations we were able to explore the local area and venture off for day trips. If you are a birder, bring binoculars as the cottage roof is a great spot for getting to know the birds of Kefalas. Johanna’s gardens are inspiring and I appreciated our conversations about the land and nature around the property. I’m not sure there is an adequate way to express our gratitude. Our time in Crete felt like a dream.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stone cottage in a very private setting. Host provided an extravagant welcome basket that was thoughtfully put together and took care of our basic needs for days. Luxurious linens, comfortable bed, good books on the shelf and just a short drive to octopus bay made for a most comfortable stay. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay here. Hopefully see you again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped cottage with all the information and guides to enjoy the area. Peaceful and feels like a second home. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Paradise in Crete

We loved the house and-everything about Crete .
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The secret hideaway

Had a fab holiday in a beautiful cottage surrounded by nature, peace and tranquillity. Would highly recommend 😊 Thank you Johanna
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2023
Thanks Liz, Glad you enjoyed it
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing vacation! The little cottage suited us to a tee, the garden wasn’t formal at all and was very comfortable to sit in. All you heard were the birds, bees and the bell on the sheep at the end of the end of the yard. It was very private from our hosts home. The views from the upstairs patio were amazing! On the last morning we realized we hadn’t gone up after dark, so missed what I would imagine is excellent star gazing. Something for next time! And if you enjoy the company of cats and dogs, you will get your pet fix. Not overwhelming, just enough to make it homey. Thanks Johanna for making this feel like our home away from home!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay. You'll be very welcome for a return stay to try the stargazing! Enjoy the rest of yout trip!
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10/10 Excellent

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Tranquil, beautiful Greek countryside, a gorgeous and elegantly appointed stone cottage, a charming host and access to so much of this glorious island. Perfect Thank you Johanna
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay with Johanna has been amazing! She was very kind and welcoming, provided us with lots of information about where to eat/shop/what to visit. When we came, there even were some groceries in the fridge for us. A highlight for sure was the large private garden and the cats and dogs who would come by every now and then to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stone cottage was cosy, because of the tasteful furnishings, the mixture of wood and stone (walls and floor) and the different colors in every room reflecting the cretan landscape. Great room layout, perfectly equipped kitchen and bathroom. Wonderful terraces ground level and on the roof different places in the olive grove: so many quiet places for reading, relaxing or just listening to the birds. The contact with Johanna was already in the advance very pleasant and helpful. Provision of high-quality food (bread, cheese, olives, wine....) and other necessary things. On the property are some friendly animals: if you like contact, it's possible. If you don't like contact, they don't disturb you. One nice and curious red cat visited us every day :-)The surrounding was impressive because auf the neighbourhood of the mountains and also the sea (Omprogialos - a wonderful swimming area - you reach by car within 10-15 minutes) and nice cretan villages (Kefalas, Kalyves, Vamos...). Kefalas, where you can buy all necessary food and where you find the recommendable taverne ORTAKI, you reach by feet in 10 minutes. By car you can reach many interesting destinations in a reasonable time (Chania, Rethymnon, beaches like Falassarna and Elafonissi). We had a wonderful week at this place and we wish to come back soon.Anja Reinhard
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Wondrful

wonderful for friends of nature and natural life and absolute peace
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Facilities were as described. Johanna was veryHelpful as a host and gave us plenty of information on the area (sights/tavernas etc.). Welcome pack was very good with plenty of home produce. All rooms were spotless and outside area very inviting. We would gladly recommend the accommodation. Patrick and Noelle Diblin
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

All we had hoped for and more. So peaceful and tranquil we hope to return.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Anniversary

We had an amazing stay. If we come back to Crete we will be staying here again. We loved the home and the pets were so sweet. They even came by on our last morning to say good bye. Thank you for a great 25th anniversary!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your review. Time together is precious, and we're honoured that you chose to spend your anniversary with us. We are very pleased that you have enjoyed your stay, and you would be very welcome to stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely house among olive groves

This was our first holiday away together without family since covid. It was very relaxing and the weather was fantastic. It’s a great location being around halfway between Chania and Rethymno. There is a lovely terrace at the property with a hot tub (which we didn’t have hot as the temperature was well in the 30’s) Altogether a lovely place to stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
We are sorry to see that your accommodation did not fully meet your expectations. We go out of our way to do so, however, we can only respond to issues when they are brought to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat between mountains and sea

A very relaxing place to stay, beautiful surroundings and just a short distance to local tavernas and shops. Johanna was the perfect host providing us with lots of local information and a welcome pack which included fresh produce from her lovely garden. We couldn’t have wished for more. Thank you Johanna
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely stunning

Veryvery clean property. Super peaceful and tranquil. A brilliant garden. The perfect mix of wild and tame. 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Happy Love Nest

This is a very charming, well appointed and well located cottage that offers relative privacy, with owners close by for any assistance required. Much of Western Crete is easily accessible without feeling too close to tourist traps. As animal lovers we enjoyed regular visits from the owner’s cats and dogs! Ideal for couples looking to set up a great base to explore this glorious island.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2022
Thanks for your review! It is indeed a good location for experiencing authentic Crete
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property, quiet location

Sitting in an olive grove, with beautiful gardens around, this is a really comfortable villa. Everything you need with a sunny rooftop area. Friendly pets around and Johanna looked after us very well. Great walks nearby and a beautiful base for exploring the area. Two local restaurants in walking distance, a small supermarket, and Vamos with a brilliant bakery a short drive away.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2023
Thanks for your review. The traditional bakery in Vamos is definitely worth the short journey, plus you can stop for a coffee while you're there!
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