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Amari Villas: ro og komfort i den virkelige Kreta

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6 soverom5 badPlass til 17 personer320 m²

Populære fasiliteter

  • Basseng
  • Kjøkken
  • Vaskemaskin
  • Tørketrommel
  • Wi-fi inkludert
  • Aircondition

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Amari Villas: ro og komfort i den virkelige Kreta

  • Amari Villas har utsikt over terrakottahustakene i landsbyen Amari, og består av to sammenhengende egenskaper - Villa Idi og Villa Samitos - som dateres tilbake til midten av 1800-tallet. Eiendommen inneholder et svømmebasseng.

    Amari Villas er en tradisjonell steinbygd bolig og var det tidligere hjemmet til eierens besteforeldre. En typisk landlig bolig bygget i midten av 1800-tallet, i dag utstråler eiendommen en unik sjarm, med sin sensitive renovering forsiktig blander opp originale funksjoner med moderne komfort.

    Amari landsbyen ('Nefs Amari') er en liten tradisjonell landsby i hjertet av Rethymno-provinsen på sentrale Kreta. Amari Villas ligger 40 meter unna sør for Rethymno, og ligger på høyt undergrunnen, bare under landsbyens venetianske kirke. Herfra har du fantastisk utsikt over Amari-dalen til det høyeste fjellet på Kreta - Mount Ida (Psiloritis).

    Interiøret på villaene består av en kombinasjon av tradisjonelle møbler og historiske gjenstander - inkludert brennende peiser - med moderne kjøkken, sentralvarme, klimaanlegg og moderne apparater.

    De to villaene - 'Idi' og 'Samitos' (oppkalt etter fjellene som vugger landsbyen Amari) består av et totalt areal på 320 kvadratmeter. Hver har sitt eget velutstyrte kjøkken og stor stue med peis, og sammen gir seks soverom og fem bad. Opptil 16 gjester kan bo komfortabelt i villaene, men ekstra kapasitet med ekstra senger er mulig. Wi-Fi er tilgjengelig over hele eiendommene, og hver villa er utstyrt med en flatskjerm-TV og en enhetskompatibel DVD / CD-spiller / hjemmekinoanlegg.

    Amari Villas 'svømmebasseng er en del av Villa Idis terrasse. Med fantastisk utsikt til Ida-fjellet og over dalen, har terrassen en grill og spiseplass. En andre terrasse, en del av Villa Samitos, gir et annet større spisestue.

    Amari Villas er en unik eiendom i regionen, og kombinerer luksus og komfort uten sidestykke i Amari-dalen. Landsbyen Amari, som ligger sentralt i dalen, er ideell for turgåere og besøkende som ønsker å utforske landskapet og omgivelsene.

    Ligger like langt fra Kretas nord- og sørkyst, er Amari Villas perfekt plassert, slik at gjestene har lett tilgang til sørkystens vakre (og mindre brukte) strender, samt den mer utviklede nordkysten. Den gamle bydelen i Rethymno ligger mindre enn en times kjøretur unna, så det er enkelt å besøke denne populære beliggenheten, en av de mest intakte middelalderbyene i Hellas.

    Gjestetjenester

    Villaen er ivaretatt av "Mrs Rumy" (uttalt "romslig") som bor i nærheten, og hun er tilgjengelig for å ta vare på gjestenes behov, inkludert bytte av sengetøy og rengjøringstjenester. Som en dyktig kokk tilbyr fru Rumy også gjester et eksklusivt utvalg av autentiske kretiske og middelhavsretter. Alle måltider som tilbys er hjemmelaget, med ferske sesongbestandige ingredienser - alt fra lokale leverandører. Prisene for måltider er tilgjengelig på forespørsel.

    barn

    For unge og unge i hjertet har Amari Villas en rekke leker, spill, bøker og filmer å velge mellom i hver villa. Barnesenger og barnestoler er tilgjengelig. Landsbyen har en basketball og volleyballbane pluss åpne områder for spill, og mangel på trafikk i landsbyen tilbyr et trygt og vennlig miljø for barn å utforske.

    Ditt besøk

    Ved ankomst, vil eier Manolis Papadakis være der for å ønske deg velkommen. Meget kjent med eiendommen og områdets rike historie, vil Manolis gjerne dele med deg historien om huset, familien og Amari.

    Eiendommen Amari Villas har tilhørt eierens familie i mer enn 150 år. Fra bygningens tidligste tider var det et sted hvor naboer og samfunn møttes for gledelige sammenkomster. Ønsker å gjenspeile denne verdifulle arven, har eieren dekorert villaene med unike broderier laget av sin mor og bestemor, og har holdt mange av antikke gjenstander og møbler i det opprinnelige huset.

    Disse delikate stykkene lever i live den tradisjonelle karakteren av huset - dyrebare arvestykker som tar oss tilbake i tid, og minne oss om Amari Villas rike historie.
    Hagen rundt villaene inneholder mange blomster, aromatiske urter og trær. Gjestene kan gjerne velge hagenes produkter som inkluderer urter, mandler, sitroner og granatepler.

    Din reise til Amari

    Heraklion og Chania flyplasser ligger ca 100 km fra landsbyen Amari, og en reise med bil fra enten vil ta ikke mye mer enn 90 minutter. Mens Amari-dalen er betjent med offentlig transport, anbefales det sterkt. Eieren kan gi anbefalinger for bilutleiefirmaer i Chania, Heraklion eller Rethymno. Pick-ups fra hver flyplass kan ordnes.

Overnattingsstedets fasiliteter

Strand

  • Strand i nærheten
  • Solsenger
  • Strandhåndklær

Basseng/spa

  • Privat basseng
  • Utendørsbasseng

Internett

  • Tilgjengelig i villaen: wi-fi (inkludert)

Parkering og transport

  • Bil er anbefalt
  • Parkering på stedet

Kjøkken

  • Brødrister
  • Hurtigmikser
  • Kaffetrakter/tekoker
  • Kjøkkenutstyr
  • Kjøleskap
  • Komfyrtopp
  • Krydder
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Oppvaskmaskin
  • Stekeovn
  • Vannkoker

Bespisning

  • Frokost er tilgjengelig mot betaling
  • Kokketjeneste
  • Spisebord

Soverom

  • 6 soverom
  • Sengetøy
  • Sovesofa

Bad

  • 5 bad
  • Dusj
  • Håndklær (inkludert)
  • Hårføner
  • Sjampo
  • Såpe
  • Toalettpapir

Oppholdsområder

  • Peis
  • Spisebord
  • Stue
  • Vedovn

Underholdning

  • Bøker
  • CD-spiller
  • DVD-spiller
  • Musikkbibliotek
  • Smart-TV med kabel-/satellittkanaler
  • Spill
  • Stereoanlegg
  • Videobibliotek

Utendørsområder

  • Balkong
  • Grill
  • Hage
  • Inngjerdet hage
  • Terrasse
  • Utemøbler

Klesvask

  • Vaskemaskin
  • Vaskeritjenester

Komfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Oppvarming

Kjæledyr

  • Ingen kjæledyr tillatt

Tilgjengelighetstilpasning

  • Røykfritt overnattingssted
  • Informasjon fra verten: Guests are kindly requested to smoke only outside.

Tjenester og bekvemmeligheter

  • Begrenset rengjøring
  • Matleveringstjeneste
  • Safe
  • Strykejern/-brett

Beliggenhet

  • I en landsby
  • I landlige omgivelser
  • Nær et sykehus
  • På fjellet
  • Ved en innsjø

Opplevelser

  • Fjellklatring i nærheten
  • Fornøyelsespark i nærheten
  • Fugletitting i nærheten
  • Grotting i nærheten
  • Hesteridning i nærheten
  • Snorkling i nærheten
  • Svømming i nærheten
  • Terrengsykling i nærheten
  • Tur-/sykkelstier i nærheten
  • Økoturer i nærheten

Sikkerhetstiltak

  • Karbonmonoksidalarm (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet)
  • Røykvarsler (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet)
  • Førstehjelpsskrin
  • Brannslukningsapparat

Generelt

  • Boenhetens størrelse: 320 kvadratmeter
  • Hage

Lignende overnattingssteder

Regler

Innsjekking

Kontaktløs innsjekking er tilgjengelig

Utsjekking

Kontaktløs utsjekking er tilgjengelig

Spesielle innsjekkingsinstruksjoner

Resepsjonens åpningstider varierer
Gjestene må kontakte overnattingsstedet for å få informasjon om innsjekking
Du må kontakte overnattingsstedet på forhånd via kontaktopplysningene i bestillingsbekreftelsen for å avtale når/hvordan innsjekking skal skje
Du får en e-post fra verten med instruksjoner for innsjekking og utsjekking
Informasjon fra overnattingsstedet kan bli oversatt ved hjelp av automatiserte oversettelsesverktøy

Husregler

Usual check in/out hours at 4.00pm/10.00am Any other hours possible (no extra cost), depending on current schedule of previous or following bookings.
This villa might not be suitable for people of restricted mobility. There are stairs no lift and no wheelchair access. If in doubt pls ask the owner

Kjæledyr

Kjæledyr er ikke tillatt

Barn og ekstrasenger

Barn er velkomne
Informasjon fra verten: Suitable for children of all ages.

Arrangementer

Tillatte arrangementer: familietreff, bursdagsfeiringer, bryllup

Røyking

Røyking er ikke tillatt
Guests are kindly requested to smoke only outside.

Viktig informasjon

Viktig å vite

Dette overnattingsstedet forvaltes av en privat vert (som ikke har som jobb å tilby overnattingstjenester). EUs forbrukerlovgivning, inkludert retten til å trekke seg fra kjøpet, gjelder derfor ikke for bestillingen din. Det er den private vertens avbestillingsregler som gjelder.
Det kan pålegges avgifter for ekstra personer, og denne avgiften kan variere avhengig av overnattingsstedets egne regler
Legitimasjon med bilde utstedt av offentlig myndighet samt kredittkort, debetkort eller depositum i kontanter kan være påkrevd ved innsjekking, i tilfelle det skulle oppstå uforutsette utgifter
Spesielle forespørsler avhenger av tilgjengelighet ved innsjekking og kan koste ekstra. Spesielle forespørsler kan ikke garanteres oppfylt
Fester og arrangementer (inkludert familietreff, bursdagsfeiringer og bryllup) er tillatt på stedet; maks antall deltagere: 24
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet
Overnattingsstedet har sikkerhetstiltak som brannslukningsapparat og førstehjelpsskrin
Dette overnattingsstedet administreres gjennom vår samarbeidspartner Vrbo. Du får en e-post fra Vrbo med en link til en Vrbo-konto der du kan endre eller avbestille bestillingen din.
Overnattingsstedets registreringsnummer: 1041Κ91002894301

Verdt å nevne

Som følge av nasjonale reguleringer, er det ikke mulig å betale mer enn GBP 500 i kontanter på dette overnattingsstedet. For å få mer informasjon kan du kontakte overnattingsstedet ved å bruke kontaktopplysningene i bestillingsbekreftelsen
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Har Amari Villas: ro og komfort i den virkelige Kreta basseng?

Ja, dette overnattingsstedet har et utendørsbasseng.

Er det tillatt med kjæledyr på Amari Villas: ro og komfort i den virkelige Kreta?

Nei, kjæledyr er ikke tillatt på dette overnattingsstedet.

Hvor mye koster det å parkere på Amari Villas: ro og komfort i den virkelige Kreta?

Overnattingsstedet har parkeringsplass.

Hvor ligger Amari Villas: ro og komfort i den virkelige Kreta?

Denne villaen er familievennlig og ligger ved en innsjø og 15 kilometer unna Platania-juvet, Psiloritis-stien og Gamlebyen. Dessuten ligger Patsos-kløften og Amari damreservoar 20 kilometer unna.

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10/10 – Utmerket

Janet T.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Delightful accommodation in a beautiful setting.

We have just enjoyed 2 wonderful weeks at Amari villas with our daughters and grandchildren. We had plenty of space and privacy - there were 9 of us--and the villas are well equipped and comfortable and beautifully traditional. We were welcomed warmly by our host Manolis who could not have done any more to make our stay better with excellent information on the locality and surrounding area. Mrs Rumy cooked delicious cretan food for us on request and looked after our every need- our granchildren loved her.We highly recommend this holiday property.
Bodde her 14 netter i juli 2022
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10/10 – Utmerket

Verifisert reisende

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Peace and quiet in a typical rural Cretan village

My husband and I, along with our adult children and their partners, rented both villas. Manolis, the owner, could not have been more helpful, arranging transfers, offering advice as to outings, restaurants etc and leaving us a wonderful supply of local produce on arrival. Whilst recently completely modernised, the villas have been in his family for four generations so old family photographs adorn the walls and his grandmother's embroidered cloths the tables adding a warm historical presence to the lovely architecture. The villas' position in the quiet and picturesque village of Amari allows for beautiful views and pleasant breezes with several different balconies for sun or shade as required, a small pool and BBQ area. Mrs Rumy is an unobtrusive and helpful care-taker plus an excellent cook. Three of the bedrooms have a mezzanine floor with additional beds which we didn't need but would be great for families with young children. Renting a car is a must as this is an out-of-the-way, unspoilt area. We highly recommend Amari Villas for a simple, relaxing holiday.
Bodde her 7 netter i juni 2023
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10/10 – Utmerket

Helene W.

Peaceful, spacious and friendly

The pictures don`t lie! This is a beautifully restored residence with quaint charm and lovely outdoor space. We were 9 grown ups and one toddler, and the place never felt cramped. Amari is a peaceful little village with great surroundings. We spent the time hiking in the nearby area and exploring the exciting gorges of Platania and Patsos. The younger members of the party drove to the beach on both sides of the island. We also enjoyed Mrs Rumy´s wonderful cooking and our host Manolis great knowledge about the area. Our personal favourite: hiking in the mountains behind Meronas and then lunch at Moshovolies taverna. Great hike, great food!
Bodde her 7 netter i juni 2018
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10/10 – Utmerket

jennifer S.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Amazing Place and Host!

We loved our stay at Amari Villas and our four days there were the highlight of our Crete trip. The villa itself is so interesting and traditional feeling, yet has all the modern comforts and was spotlessly clean. The location is special, with access to the mountains and both coasts. And Manolis was the most wonderful host. He sent us tons of useful information and advice about stuff to do in the area and made sure we had everything we needed in the house. Mrs Rumy's food was absolutely wonderful and she took such great care of us. We loved everything about the place and it was a truly special experience.
Bodde her 4 netter i juni 2019
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10/10 – Utmerket

Frank S.

ein Juwel in den Kretas Mitte

Wenn es möglich wäre, ich würde 6 oder sogar 7 Sterne vergeben !!! Wir haben in einer Gruppe mit 15 Leuten drei wunderschöne Wochen in den Amari Villas verbracht. Als Gast erfährt man hier eine selten erlebte Herzlichkeit, Fürsorge und Hilfsbereitschaft. Manolis, der Besitzer und Rumy, die Hausdame sind auf angenehme Art sehr bemüht, allen Gästen den Aufenthalt so komfortabel und entspannt wie möglich zu machen. Bei der Ankunft findet man ein umfangreiches Willkommenspaket (Honig, Öl, Käse,Oliven, Brot, Kuchen,Kaffee, Butter etc.) und auch sonst ist alles vorhanden, was man benötigt. Die Häuser sind perfekt ausgestattet, mit allem was man sich vorstellen kann. Die vielen, sehr guten Empfehlungen von Manolis haben einzigartige Erlebnisse möglich gemacht. Ebenso war es eine Freude, Rumy´s regionale Küche zu probieren und vieles über Zutaten und Zubereitung zu erfahren. Die Häuser sind perfekt gelegen, um sowohl die Strände und Orte an der Südküste, als auch alles im Norden gut zu erreichen. Außerdem findet man in der näheren Umgebung eine Menge zum Erkunden und Bestaunen oder man sitzt einfach entspannt auf einer der vielen Terrassen und genießt den Ausblick. Wir würden sehr gern wieder kommen und freuen uns jetzt schon auf die nächste Reise nach Amari.
Bodde her 21 netter i juli 2018
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10/10 – Utmerket

Adam N.

One of the great places to stay in Crete

Amari Villas has been converted into two very comfortable and very well equipped places to stay in one of the most beautiful valleys in the whole of Crete, Greece, Europe or the world. One of them has a swimming pool, the other has the most wonderful terrace looking over the olive groves, oakwoods and high mountain slopes of the Amari valley. Sit there for a few hours reading a book, listening to the songbirds, nibbling on some of Mrs Rumy's delicious spinach pies—she is the housekeeper of both villas—and I can guarantee you that you will never have felt quite so good about life and the world.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Cliff D.

Fabulous Amari Villas

Amari Villas is the perfect place to spend a few days or a few months! The villas are perfectly located so as to visit the cities of Chania and Rethymnon on the north coast as well as seaside villages on the south coast. In addition there are several smaller mountain villages near the villas that are worthy of exploration. Manolis, the owner, is the perfect host. He is attentive in every way- from responding to emails and providing all kinds of information about the surrounding area. He provides a welcome package upon arrival- fruit, jams, coffee, tea, cheeses, bread, eggs and wine. His housekeeper, Rumy, is a gem. She will cook delicious meals for the group and is always on hand to answer questions and make sure your vacation is perfect. The villas themselves are very clean and comfortable with plenty of room for a large group (we were a group of 11 adults). The pool is a delight and kept sparkling clean by Rumy. There is a large balcony to accommodate everyone or smaller ones if privacy is desired. There are plenty of family-owned tavernas in the nearby villages with excellent food at reasonable prices. Banks, petro stations, ATMs, food markets, pharmacies - all available within a few minutes drive. We've stayed here twice and are looking forward to returning in the near future. It's the perfect vacation spot to explore beautiful Crete.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Jack S.

Fantastikós

Wir waren 10 Tage zu 10nt in dieser tollen Villa. Sehr schön gelegen ,nah an schönen Wanderwegen. Besonders zu empfehlen sind die Kochkunste von Frau Roumi, unserer Haushälterin, die uns bei Bedarf mit grichischen Spezialitäten verwöhnt hat. Nochmals Danke an den Hausbesitzer, Herrn Manolis.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Hillary A.

Lovely and Spacious Villa

I organized a retreat for 8 women, and this beautiful villa more than suited our needs. The view from the terrace of the mountain was incredible. Manolis and Roumy were really helpful with everything, and we really appreciated the maps and guides that he provided before and upon arrival. We ordered food from Roumy one evening, and everything was delicious. We enjoyed exploring the surrounding villages, as well as the going to the beach on the southern shore. I will say, though, it's a significant drive from either main airport with lots of windy roads. With two pregnant women, the extended driving to get to stuff made it a little rough. If you are looking for something peaceful and off the beaten path, though, this is a really great place.
Bodde her 3 netter i mai 2016
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10/10 – Utmerket

Sandra J.

An Oasis in the Mountains

Myself and 10 friends rented the 2 adjoining villas for 10 days and it was an absolute delight. Manolis, the owner was there to welcome us upon arrival and gave a tour of the villas, along with info regarding the surrounding area which was very much appreciated. There is also a welcome pack provided with maps and lots of different information about the Island and the Amari area as well as a welcome basket containingg teas, honey, olives, breads and fruits which was a lovely touch. The views alone would be enough for anyone to enjoy their holiday but the villas were exceptional. Ample room and relaxation space, each villa had it's own kitchen, which as a group of 11 was very much welcomed. Beautifully decorated rooms and very spacious with plenty of private balcony space to enjoy time alone away from the rest of the group when needed. The house keeper; Roumy, is a lovely lady, very friendly and cooked the most amazing meal for us, which you can request and pick from a specially selected menu. Not sure what more I can say, this was one of my most favourite holidays and I would highly recommend this villa to anyone looking to holiday in Crete. I would very much like to return one day!
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10/10 – Utmerket

Inga-Lill R.

Wonderful house, service and location

We spent a week in this wonderful, clean and friendly house with our family (children as well as grandchildren) and we all hope to return. The landlord and the housekeeper are realy nice, helpful and make you feel at home. The surroundings are quiet and beautiful and make you relax easily. The view is breathtaking.
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10/10 – Utmerket

noga F.

The perfect location for an excellent vacation

Amari is located up in the mountain of Crete, an hour drive to the beach, on the way beautiful see-nary. the Villa's are excellent- well equipped and beautifully design. we had a wonderful family vacation.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Katarzyna W.

Unforgettable paradise in middle of Crete

We were a group of 5 families enjoying an unforgettable summer's week in Amari Villa. The Villas are located in the middle of Crete in the picturesque mountain village of Amari. It is a perfect location because you are away from crowded tourist areas, however you can make at any time day trips to the South as well as to the North. The access to the villa is very easy thanks to details supplied by the owner Manolis. Moreover, he provided us a lot of proposals of trips around the whole Island, he indicated the wonderful places and exquisite restaurants with traditional Greek cuisine. The view from the villa is breathtaking especially in the evening when the sun sets behind Samitos and Idi Mt. Amari villas are modern and of very high standards while preserving the Cretan traditional style of the old family house once standing there. The villas are beautifully decorated with an extra effort about tiny detail. Bedrooms are spacious and well designed. Kitchen is well equipped with every appliances you may need. There are balconies everywhere: small balconies where you can be alone. as well as an immense terrace for our whole group where you can eat together admiring the old bell tower which is illuminated at night and listening to the soft sheeps' bells. The villas are submerged into the exceptional plants. The fragrance of flowers and herbs floats in the air. Two abundant welcoming baskets awaited us with local olive oil, honey, eggs, milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, bread, butter, feta, wine, raki and excellent jams made by the house keeper Roumy. Besides Roumy is a real treasure and excellent cook. The owner Manolis is very charming and friendly. They makes you feel at home. We have rented a lot of houses in various parts of South Europe and we can confirm the opinion of other guests that we have never rented a place that was so well attended to by the owner. I hope we will stay in touch and we come back to this paradise soon.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Katarzyna W.

Paradise in the middle of Crete

We were a group of 5 families enjoying an unforgettable summer's week in Amari Villa. The Villas are located in the middle of Crete in the picturesque mountain village of Amari. It is a perfect location because you are away from crowded tourist areas, however you can make at any time day trips to the South as well as to the North. The access to the villa is very easy thanks to details supplied by the owner Manolis. Moreover, he provided us a lot of proposals of trips around the whole Island, he indicated the wonderful places and exquisite restaurants with traditional Greek cuisine. The view from the villa is breathtaking especially in the evening when the sun sets behind Samitos and Idi Mt. Amari villas are modern and of very high standards while preserving the Cretan traditional style of the old family house once standing there. The villas are beautifully decorated with an extra effort about tiny detail. Bedrooms are spacious and well designed. Kitchen is well equipped with every appliances you may need. There are balconies everywhere: small balconies where you can be alone. as well as an immense terrace for our whole group where you can eat together admiring the old bell tower which is illuminated at night and listening to the soft sheeps' bells. The villas are submerged into the exceptional plants. The fragrance of flowers and herbs floats in the air. Two abundant welcoming baskets awaited us with local olive oil, honey, eggs, milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, bread, butter, feta, wine, raki and excellent jams made by the house keeper Roumy. Besides Roumy is a real treasure and excellent cook. The owner Manolis is very charming and friendly. They makes you feel at home. We have rented a lot of houses in various parts of South Europe and we can confirm the opinion of other guests that we have never rented a place that was so well attended to by the owner. I hope we will stay in touch and we come back to this paradise soon.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Christos G.

A really fine destination

complete restored old Villas with al the facilities in an imposing region. An incredible view all around. fantastic hiking tours ore a trip to the sea; as well as laying lazy by the pool with WLAN an stubby holder for our friends from overseas. It is not cheap but it`s worth every cent.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Cliff D.

Fabuous place to stay on Crete

We were a group of friends from the States looking for a place on Crete that could accommodate us comfortably- and we found it at Amari Villas. Located in central Crete in the moutains south of Rethymno it is perfectly positioned for day trips to the south coast as well as the northern coast cities of Chania and Iraklion.. What made the stay so special, however, was the owner, Manolis, his housekeeper Roumy, and Roumy's kitten, Rishko. Manolis is the perfect host. His attention to our comfort went beyone what anyone could expect. Throughout our two weeks at Amari, Manolis stopped by to give us ideas as to where to go, where to eat, and even took a small group of us on a visit to locat sites. He met us upon arrival, helped carry our luggage, and got us acquainted with the villa. Two welcoming baskets also awaited us- beer, wine, milk, cheese, bread, eggs, yogurt, fruit, and vegetables- mostly organic. The villa itself is really two villas- attached. We rented both sides due to the size of our group (13) and it worked out perfectly. One can easily go from one side to the other through balconies or a passageway in the lower level. The villas are immaculately clean and beautifully decorated with remembrances of his grandmother whose house this was. It's completely updated with modern conveniences- air conditioning/heat, bathrooms, and comfortable furniture. There are balconies everywhere- one large enough for our whole group to sit together and enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Idi and Mt.Samitos. Smaller balconies provide a bit more privacy where one can read a book or just be alone. A feature that we all enjoyed was the home-cooked meals that Roumy prepared for us- using locally grown vegetables and fruit- and turning them into very tasty Greek dishes- moussaka being one of the favorites. We are very familiar with home-stays, having rented in various parts of Europe and Central America. However, we've never rented a place that was so well attended to by the owner. Manolis really puts his heart into making sure everything goes well. I communicated with him for several months before we arrived and he answered all of my questions/concerns promptly with great patience, detail, and humor. We thoroughly enjoyed Villa Amaris and recommend it highly to visitors who wish to get awy from the crowed tourist areas, but at the same time be near enough to visit them.