Holiday houses in Vafes

My partner and I had the most incredible stay at this villa — it truly exceeded our expectations in every way. We fell in love with the peaceful, secluded location, the beautifully designed space, and all the thoughtful touches throughout the home. After the whirlwind of our wedding, this was exactly the kind of calm, relaxing retreat we needed. It felt like a private paradise. One moment that really stood out was how responsive and attentive our host was — after a dust storm rolled through, the pool needed a little love, and they had it cleaned and sparkling again in no time. It made such a difference and allowed us to fully enjoy every part of the property, inside and out. We grabbed a couple of their cards on the way out because we already know we’ll be back — this place is truly special, and the hospitality was top-notch. We’ll absolutely recommend it to any friends or family heading to Crete. Thank you again for an unforgettable stay. We’re already dreaming about our next trip

We had a very nice stay at Maria's place. The cottage is well furnished and there is a great garden. Maria was always on hand to help us and was extremely friendly. We got eggs for our breakfast and the oranges for our fruit juice were just allowed to pick in the garden. She also spoiled us with homemade pasties and Moroccan sweets. On top of that, we also got homemade olive oil. 😀 In short, a wonderful stay.

Without doubt THE BEST place we've ever been on holiday ❤️. The location is just perfect if you're looking for an 'off grid' place. The mountain views are outstanding and only interrupted by the sound of the mountain goats bells which are wonderfully melodic!. The hosts were wonderful providing us with a homemade Moussaka for our arrival 👌delivering fresh eggs from their hens later in the week. Google Maps brings you right to the villa and a small hire car can make it just take your time on the windy bits! If you're a cat lover you're in for a treat as there are a few beautiful young cats to feed (food provided by owners). Pool fabulous accommodation perfect. We are already booking for next year! 💯 the perfect place to wind down and recharge away from everything we couldn't recommend enough! ps Nikolaos was super helpful when we needed support on getting a flat tyre replaced 👌

We absolutely loved this home! Surrounded by stunning nature, it’s full of charm and character—we didn’t want to leave. We booked for a week and spent two entire days just enjoying the house. The design beautifully blends modern comfort with historic charm. It’s stylish, cozy, and incredibly well-equipped—one of the best Airbnb kitchens we’ve seen! We cooked multiple meals and had everything we needed. George was a thoughtful host, leaving fresh fruits, snacks, juice, and a welcome bottle of raki. Bathrooms were clean and stocked; bedrooms had plenty of pillows, blankets, and even slippers—perfect for the cool floors. The outdoor space is a dream. We spent every morning and evening at the dining and pool area. Our dog loved the spacious garden and the friendly local cats. The lush greenery made it feel like home. Note: the road up is narrow and winding—classic Crete. It’s manageable (even with a big SUV), and the hilltop view is totally worth it. We’d come back in a heartbeat!

As someone who’s constantly traveling for both work and leisure, it’s rare to come across a place where everything is so well thought out that there’s nothing to comment on, in the best way. This is genuinely one of my favorite stays. The location and views are magical and the attention to detail across the property is impressive. The pool and garden were always perfectly maintained and for a mountain spot, it’s not easy to find such clear, bug-free water. The team on site was great, always helpful without being intrusive. The food at the restaurant isn’t fancy but it’s honest, home-cooked, and made with care. Thank you for everything, I’d definitely come back and already started recommending it to friends.

We stayed at Despina's in Fres in February and March. From meeting us at the airport and helping us pick up our hire car she was always available if we needed advice. Driving into Fres you head for the village square and drive through it through an archway. Carry on this road for about 300m. Just beyond a small church on the left you will see it in front of you. There is a small undercover car parking space with the stairs to get to the flat. Despina's father lives in the flat below. He is very kind and despite not speaking English we managed to understand each other. We were also lucky to be given lemons, oranges,eggs and olive oil from his garden. The area is beautiful and rural with the sounds of goats and chickens to listen to whilst sipping wine on the balcony looking towards the sea. The area is a great base for exploring especially Vamos, Almyrida and the Apokoronas region. Chania and Rethymno are not too far either. I can't recommend Despina's place highly enough.

Beautiful stay! We booked as a large group that each desired their own space. The space is three floors, the top floor and entrance is the main space, we were shocked to find it was split over two levels with three large bedrooms each with its own bathroom, a lounge, kitchen and laundry. So much space!! Then you head down a level and you have a large studio like apartment with a large bed and convertible couch to bunk beds, kitchen and bathroom also in this space. The bottom level was also massive, with a large king bedroom with two pull out sofa single beds, a second large bedroom with two singles or a double and again both with bathrooms, a lounge and kitchen area. The grounds are massive, pool impressive, and the close by village traditional and quaint with two great walkable restaurants and antique shop. 7mins drive to supermarkets, 15 min drive from a great beach and bigger villages. So happy we found this villa! ❤️

The house is very cute and cozy, the yard is pittoresque and the village is very beautiful, a perfect choice if you want to see the other Crete, non massive touristic, relaxed and with such a strong natural scenery.