Smoking-friendly holiday rentals in Kato Gouves

We had an amazing stay with George & Georgia and miss staying with them already. They are wonderful kind and helpful host and the view is so beautiful and peaceful yet so close to Heraklion airport and town. We visited with our two babies and they made sure we had everything we need. Always ready to help and giving us fruits and treats for our children they are so wonderful. 100m is a beautiful sandy beach. There is a delicious gyros from the grill and pizza 4 mins drive to the east it’s a Greek name but you will see locals there. The house is clean and spacious and cool even on hot days. We thank you George & Georgia and hope to see you again soon! For the price you cannot beat it. We recommend George & Georgia’s place to all.

I can’t say that enough about Nikoloaos and his wife as hosts! They were so incredibly kind and responsive. They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable and fun. By far the best Airbnb hosts I’ve encountered in my travels. I would very highly recommend a stay at this Airbnb. If you don’t, you’re missing out!

It was perfect. Very very friendly host and a great studio with direct views of the sea. Clean and large. Many nice touches in the fridge when we arrived. Thanks a lot for that. The location is perfect with restaurants and a mini-market nearby. Air conditioning works very well. Beautiful bathroom. In the kitchen it has everything you need. (Sandwich maker, toaster, kettle, hotplate, filter coffee maker) We were in Stalis for the third time. This room was the best of all.

We enjoyed our time at Maria's apartment. It's a two-floor house with two apartments on each floor. Each apartment had a separate entry, so we saw people living upstairs. No doubt, the main treasure of this place - the view from the terrace. We spent long evenings sitting on the terrace watching the sunset. The apartment itself had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Christos was a wonderful host who made our holiday even better. 10/10

Great place to stay with a lovely view. Very well stocked apartment! We had a great time and Agelos was really understanding and accommodating with our flight being delayed.

Had a great time here! Vasilis was very accommodating and the place came as expected. Clean, great views of the water, and centrally located to the shops and restaurants in town. Highly recommend!

After many AirBnB stays all over the world, I think this was the most caring. Although we don't speak the language, and neither did the owners grandma ( who lives on 1st floor ) doesn't speak English, we were able to have good conversation. In the meanwhile we were treated with fresh fruit, cake and raki at arrival. Every other day grandma Anna came over with more treats. It was a good choice to go for this appartment, and not for a resort few meters further on the road. It has privacy, family feel and a great roof terrace, and last but not least: airco. It's hard to say all this, cause we actually would love to keep this gem secret :-) Jorgios and grandma Anna are the best.

Magdalena and her husband Marinos were extremely kind. They picked us up from the airport after our flight was delayed over 11hrs. They made us feel right at home and the fridge was stocked with an assortment of drinks, bread, meat & cheese. The place is very spacious and comfortable. Used the washer and air dried our clothes no problem. One of the bathrooms has a huge assortment of different products to use that were great. If we asked a question, it was answered right away. Feel like we have made life long friends here. So much hospitality! Would highly recommend this place.

The is a family house, simple, pleasent and authentic. The natural surroundings are amazing. The silence is incredible. Meni and Andreas, the owners, are very nice people and we felt the love they invested in every detail. Thanks 🙏

Linda is a very helpful, generous and friendly landlady. Communication was always quick and helpful. The apartment is exactly as described and perfectly located for trips to Heraklion, the Lassithi Plateau or the beach. We felt very comfortable and can highly recommend the accommodation.

Very nice place to stay with all amenities available. Lovely garden and sitting room

Amazing location with an outstanding view. The house was perfect for day trips all across Crete! The swimming pool and outside space was amazing after long days out sight seeing. Would definitely recommend this house, the host was welcoming and very knowledgable about the area and helped us with places to visit.

We had the pleasure of spending our vacation in this cozy accommodation in a charming, quiet village in Crete. The location in the mountains offers a peaceful atmosphere that was good for our relaxation, away from tourism. The place itself was extremely practical and well-equipped. The cozy decor made us feel comfortable. The tranquility of the surroundings was simply heavenly – ideal for escaping the stress of everyday life. To explore the surroundings and the many beautiful sights, a car is important. So you can fully enjoy the authentic Cretan culture and breathtaking nature. Overall, I highly recommend this place! A perfect place for those looking for tranquility and coziness in a natural and mountainous environment. Thank you very much for the hospitality and great communication!

Very comfortable two bedrooms. Fantastic location right on the shore with their own access to the water. A lot of good restaurants with in a walking distance.

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.

Nice apartment, clean and spacious. Only five minutes on foot from the city centre! Julia is a fabulous host!

the place was very nice and Maria was very hospitable. Her mom gave us delicious homemade cookies. The house looked as if someone is still living there. there were personal photos and what seemed like personal items. looked a lot like a "home". We had a lovely time. thank you Maria.

I‘m more that happy that we decided to stay at Dimitri‘s place. He ish very kind and helped us right away, if we had any questions. The location is peaceful and has a great view. The beach is not far away and the size of the apartment is just perfekt for a single person or a couple. I will definitely visit again.

The studio with sea view is located a few meters from a beautiful bay. I was lovingly greeted with fresh fruit, snacks and welcome drinks. Thanks to the self check-in via key box, everything was very straightforward and flexible. Popi was always available for answers to my questions. The apartment was very clean and everything necessary was available. Next door is a small mini-market run by the very hospitable Dimitri. The location is perfect for switching off. If you want to leave the small town to explore the surrounding villages, it makes sense to travel by car. I was able to reach Made easily by bus from Heraklion.

Staying in La Casita by Kleoniki was the best choice I could have made! The accomodation is very beautiful, clean, inspiring, has a lot of suggestive elements and It makes you feel at home from the first minutes! In addition, I really appreciated finding welcome food and drinks! The access street is very calm, and it is a crossroads of a main road, which have all the services you may need. It Is located less than 10 minutes walking from the port and less than 15 from Morosini Plaza. I really would recommend La Casita to everyone! Thank you Kleoniki, hope to come back soon!

Sofia and her dad Giorgos were great hosts, from meeting, explaining and taking the time to make great recommendations to checking in often, very much appreciated! We loved Iraklio (and Heraklion) and the flat had what the 4 of us needed to enjoy our stay. We spent our mornings and evenings on the decks and loved eating outside and drinking beverages. The recommendation for the Peskesi farm to table restaurant was spot on! The restaurant/cafes options in walking distance of the flat are plentiful and every place we tried was good. We walked everywhere, and took a city bus to the wonderful beach by the airport and the ferry excursion to Santorini one day. The archaeological museum is a stand out, and the history museum and Venetian Fortress were also great sites. Ended up skipping Knossos as the artifacts found were in the archaeological museum, so no opinion on that. We shall return to Crete some time and when staying in the area would gladly book with Sofia!

This was one of the nicest places we have stayed. Could not recommend it more. Lovely people.

Without a doubt, choosing this accommodation made our stay a success! I was lucky to be in Heraklion for quite a few days and the house was all I needed. The air conditioning and balcony allowed a very pleasant temperature in the house at all times. The kitchen comes with all the essentials, as well as the rooms. The house is very cozy and also in a perfect location to access the center and with several bus stops nearby. However, the best part of this stay was having Liana and her hospitality. She made excellent recommendations, accompanied us throughout the stay and made us feel at home, much more than you could ask for! I can't recommend this place enough, a great stay.