I spent a wonderful week with my 16-year-old daughter at Katerina's place. We've visited many Greek islands before, but this was the first time we truly experienced the famous Greek hospitality. It felt a bit like Katerina was our fairy godmother, just like in Cinderella ❤. Even at the nearby restaurant and supermarket, we felt that people were happy to see us and liked us, even though we were strangers. For example, the kind lady owner of the supermarket asked another customer to help drive our groceries (water, drinks, prosecco, fruits) to our apartment because I was on foot. Our apartment was perfect—clean, very tasteful, and cozy, with a small private garden area with a sunbed (and an adorable tortoiseshell cat, whom we named Aria. We bought cat food for her every day, although she didn't seem like she really needed it ). The kitchen was fully equipped, so we could prepare everything we needed, especially for breakfast, although we mostly ate at the places recommended by Katerina. Katerina had prepared water, wine, olive oil, raki, and snacks for us on the first day, which we were very grateful for. If you like the new Nespresso Vertuo machine, make sure to bring compatible capsules because they can't be found in the local store (although there are some provided). We enjoyed the walk down to the beach and back up, seeing it as a workout, but it’s not easy to get around without a car, especially with small children or if you're older with sore knees (unfortunately, I left my driver's license at home, but you can rent a car at the nearby restaurant). Still, we managed to get at least 15,000 steps in every day!

Stayed in September 2024

Katerina & Mike and their family were wonderful hosts. Always attentive without being overbearing. When we arrived very late in the evening all the local dining facilities were closed, so they prepared us a nice simple meal. It was a really thoughtful thing that they didn’t have to do and it sums them up as hosts. The facilities were exactly as per the pictures, well kept and comfortable. The location being on slightly higher ground than the local beaches meant that there was always enough breeze to prevent the temperature from becoming uncomfortable. We would have no issues returning to Creta Vivere villas and recommend it highly to families with children

Stayed in August 2024

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The place is nice and quiet - Katerina our host is full of attentions doing her very best to make us feel welcome and at home. The place is quiet and is a great starting point to visit Knossos and Heraklion. This was a very enjoyable stay, what a great way to start our visit of Crete.

Stayed in September 2024

We were a group of twelve friends and we rented three villas for three days! Everything was perfect, the location and also the hosts who did everything to make us feel comfortable! The villas are on top of a hill with breathtaking views over the mountains, port and the beach! It's more beautiful than the photos! They have everything you need for a perfect holiday! The design is new, clean, modern! You have a great open space kitchen with a tv where everyone can sit and watch a movie, and a swimming pool were you can relax and have fun. It has a restaurant with very good food and a small market nearby! We felt very good here and we greatly apreciated the warm welcome and generosity of the hosts who made us welcome gifts with wine and olive oil! Katerina even brought us her home made pies when we were having dinner, a small gest which we greatly appreciated!

Stayed in September 2024

The shower is run down and cramped. The location though beautiful is quite remote from places where activities happen/ restaurants cafes etc. There is a mini mart and breakfast buffet service nearby but that's the only choice.

The hosts are extremely welcoming and hospitable. We reached after experiencing sea sickness on a terrible ferry ride caught in bad weather. Katarina brought us chamomile tea and arranged food which was very sweet of her. They also provided us with a weighing scale and measuring tape on request. The views are superb with a beautiful sunrise and overlooking the cliffs and the Agia Pelagia beach. The property is well maintained and clean. The location is quite remote so best to have a rental car so you can drive to places but in case you don't- the hosts provide the number of a car taxi service which can be called with a notice of 30 mins.

Stayed in September 2024

The view from the mountains to the sea is marvellous. Very beautiful apartment with all necessities. Very nice owners who understand how to make you feel warm and welcome.

Stayed in September 2024

A lovely villa with beautiful views. The hosts were exceptional - waiting up until past midnight for our arrival to show us arround, bringing some fresh veg from their garden and even getting up early on the morning we left to check we hadn't over slept. They genuinely care about their guests.

Stayed in July 2024

The place is high up on a windy road but it is not difficult to find. The pool and the courtyard is shared but it is indicated int he description. The living room is a bit small for a large family but all the rest is great.

The hosts are just wonderful, such nice and caring people, the villa is nice, in a quiet place, some restaurants nearby. The hosts sent us all the info we needed met us, greeted and showed us around. You have everything you need in the villa.

Stayed in August 2024

The Creta Vivere villas are ideal for families. There is ample room even for a family of 5 and the property is ideally located very close to the beach of Lygaria, but still at a stone's throw from the buzzling Iraklion city. The rooms are super clean on arrival and there is everything you might need in order to prepare meals etc. Pool is very clean and well-maintained. But the best part is the hosts: they are super polite and welcoming people (genuine Cretan hosting!), always there to help you, give you advise and solve any problem you might experience. I could not recommend Creta Vivere villas more!!!

Stayed in August 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were very friendly and generous, gave us great advice on local places to see and eat at. Fantastic family holiday.

Stayed in June 2024

Our stay was amazing! The owners are friendly and helpful, they welcomed us with the gift basket with their homemade products. The apartament was clean and equiped with eveything whats needed. Its located on the hill with a beutiful view to the see and city. Next door there is a family restrautnt with delicous food, in the same place you can rent a car or buy basic necessities so eveyething is close at hand. I recomend!

Stayed in July 2024

For 4 adults sharing the second bedroom was too comfortable but too small. It was more suited to 2 smallish children. Also no mirror.

The location and views were incredible

Stayed in June 2024

There wasn’t much to dislike.

Beautiful villas with breathtaking views. My fiancé and I visited with our parents and daughter to plan our wedding (6 adults and our 2 year old daughter) we had plenty of room to spread out. The owners Mike and Katerina were so accommodating to anything we needed and often came round with gifts of snacks and fresh fruit. They had good recommendations of things to do and places to visit. The Villa is very well located to explore Crete conveniently close to the highway, 20 min drive from the airport, just a short drive into Agia Pelagia beach with bars and restaurants a short drive to Gazi with lots to do, 25 min drive to the waterpark, we drove 1 hr to Rythmno which was beautiful were we could have spent more than a day. Lots to do in Crete and this is a great location to explore from. We will definitely be back, already discussed with the owners about a stay for our wedding next year!

Stayed in June 2024

We were very pleased with our stay at the villa. Katrin and her husband were very attentive and kind to us. Comfortable and beautiful villa, swimming pool, flowers and palm trees in the garden. And what a fantastic view of the mountains and sea! We'll come again!

Stayed in May 2024

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Absolutely amazing experience, Katarina was so nice and she already waited for us when we were ariving, beutifull villa and such a great view from the balcony, that we will not forget. We have traveled with two small childres and Katarina provided us with child seat and child bed - one more time thank you for your vonderfull hospitality. In the villa you will find everything you need, its clean and airconditioned, from Heraklion airport it took only 20 min by car, closeby is great restaurant for breakfast and dinners and also minimarket where you can by all you need, even gifts. Garden around villa is small paradise, with enough privacy, views from terrace tables are great = looking on Crete and sea while having meal.. and pool? that was something extra great, we will definitely return :)

Stayed in May 2024

Only very minor complaint - the bathroom is very small, and the shower sprays onto the floor. Not really up to the high standards of the rest of the beautiful apartment.

The apartment is well appointed, very comfortable and in a good location. The apartment we rented is perfect for a couple. Katerina and her husband met us at the apartment and showed us around, and were very happy to help with anything.

Stayed in October 2023

Pool and garden was good for the kid. Have outdoor space for the meal and enjoying stunning view from the villas. Personal is very nice and friendly

Stayed in September 2023

The hosts Kat and Mihalis were warm and friendly, the house is beautifully put together and the location is gorgeous We warmly recommend !

Stayed in September 2023

What a gem! Romantic hideaway above Mades and Ligaria Beach with a spacious pool and the most beautiful views of the bays. Great base for sightseeing and beaches this side of the island. The hosts show heartwarming hospitality and are very helpful. Although it seems like the perfect honeymoon location, it was also ideal for us - two families with children. A very good restaurant with pool and mini market is within walking distance.

Stayed in August 2023

amazing villa with the best owner ♥️

Stayed in July 2023

There is air conditioning in the big bedroom and in the living room, but not in the small bedroom. It was sometimes hot there at night and we tried to cool it with the air-conditioning from the big bedroom. In the living room, the air-conditioning also didn't cool all the room, so we re-arranged the bed to be in front of the air-conditioning so it would be pleasant to sleep. Overall, we managed to have a great vacation despite this, and we would've asked for fans from our hosts if we didn't find a solution ourselves.

Our flight got delayed and Katerina and Mike personally welcomed us into our villa after midnight, including a small surprise. They were very responsive to any question or concern, before our arrival and during our stay. The villas complex is beautiful, the view of the bay is amazing. It was a pleasure to wake up and drink coffee from our balcony looking at it, or eat by the pool. The pool was great, we used it almost every day, the kids loved it! Our hosts gave us good recommendations for places to eat in the area, locations of supermarkets and more. There is a neighbor hotel in a walking distance with a good restaurant which we used for dinner on the last day. The villa itself had everything we needed.

Stayed in July 2023

Loved how clean and peaceful the villa was . And the villa owners were so friendly and welcoming and helped us reach the location even though our flight landed so late. The villa looks so beautiful and the views were just so breathtaking.

Stayed in September 2022

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wonderful place amazing hosts

Stayed in July 2022

The noise from the restaurant close to the villa. It was impossible to sleep. The second bedroom was extremely small. There is no proper coffee machine. There is no enough hot water for four people. We paid for three days but left after the first night.

The view

Stayed in September 2024