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The hospitality, the authenticity of the Cretan way of living, the serenity, the exceptional preservation of the historical building, the harmony of simplicity.

Stayed in October 2024

Thank you for the amazing hospitality!!

Stayed in October 2024

For most people there would be absolutely nothing not to like but I have mobility issues so getting up the few stairs without a banister into the courtyard was a bit tricky. (But absolutely worth the effort). If staying again I would ask for the downstairs room that is next to the pool so that you only have to get up into the courtyard on arrival and when leaving the premises.

This was not just a stay, this was a whole wonderful experience of staying in a lovingly restored typical Cretan house in a typical Cretan village where the roads are too narrow to get a car down. Every part of the renovation has been sympathetically restored with high quality materials. It has charm in abundance!! Mary was so sweet and caring for our very best experience, even making us a breakfast on our last morning which was quite a surprise.

Stayed in September 2024

My wife and I stayed at Sclopa The Laography Project on our honeymoon in mid-September 2024. The elegance, charm, historicity, and comfort of the boutique hotel’s rooms and common spaces astounded us to the point that my well-traveled wife remarked that it was the best stay of her life around a hotel or Airbnb. The rooms are thoughtfully stocked with beautiful plates and cutlery as well as a table for eating and a dedicated sink for cleaning up after meals. A very warm mother and her son own Sclopa. The mother lives on site and prepared us a delicious complementary breakfast from scratch on our last morning. Her son is an Athens-based archeologist who spared no expense or attention to detail in lovingly and painstakingly renovating the 300-year-old five-home building into a truly remarkable hotel. The son even published a book in Greek, English, and French that details the history of the property and explains all the typical design features of Cretan houses using examples from the exterior and the rooms. A nice bonus is the hotel’s accessibility to both Crete’s main highway and a solid town, both just a couple of minutes away. My wife and I already cannot wait to return for a second stay.

Stayed in September 2024

Shower pressure!

Beautifully restored home.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing was wrong. Everything was excellent, which is quite rare.

Great place. It was perfect for our holidays. Stelios was an amazing host. The room was a great size, perfectly clean, and very comfortable. The pool was perfect for a relaxing evening swim after going to the amazing beaches around Hania all day. Location was excellent as you can reach the important beaches faster than staying in Hania and you can go to Hania for the evening quite easily.

Stayed in August 2024

Unique design, comfort and tranquility.

Perfect place for vacation! Nice atmosphere and amazing host! Highly recommended!

Stayed in August 2024

The shower seemed to have low water pressure.

Such a beautiful space with historical value. The rental was clean, well organized and very comfortable. The hospitality was beyond good and very personable. The pool was very relaxing and the common area adorable. Such a beautiful and unique place to stay.

Stayed in July 2024

The fact I had to leave :)

Everything. It is beautiful and the host was great and super sweet

Stayed in July 2024

The pillows and the bed were not that comfy and soft. But i guess it depends on the preferences the firmness of the mattress/pillows.

The property is a very beautiful architectural project, the house being old over 200 years. All the elements of the design were chosen very carefully, making an amazing and relaxing scenary. The pool area was one of the best things.

Stayed in June 2024

This boutique hotel is gorgeous. It is located on a hill, hidden among other houses. Parking is nearby. Mistress Mary, a very kind lady.

Stayed in June 2024

Very hidden on top of a hill surprises this hotel with an extraordinary patio and quietness. Mary (the owner) is very welcoming and warm hearted. Everything is super clean and the room authentic greek.

Stayed in June 2024

- the owner was very kind and helpful - great location, away from the busy places

Stayed in June 2024

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The host was very welcoming and friendly. Facilities were clean and beautiful. It was exactly as advertised

Stayed in June 2024

I think this is one of the best place I’ve been. The apartment is very pretty, Maria the lady who welcomed us has been super kind. Every day she offered us something typical from her garden. It was a great pleasure to stay in this location.

Stayed in June 2024

Cleanliness Products for treatment Towels and bed linen EVERYTHING PERFECT 5-star accommodation in the most authentic place we found on the island! The existence of such projects is limited around the world and this makes them even more special! Travel through time to history to beauty. Mary we love you and thank you for everything!

Stayed in September 2023

Our reservation is not defined by the reviews, that's why we don't do reviews! But here we have to! It is a hospitality that exceeds all expectations! We did not feel unwelcome or uncomfortable for a single moment. all were made with so much love and attention that nothing deprives the joy of the calmness of the relaxation of the beauty! We stayed 20 days in Crete, the hospitality we experienced here was nowhere to be found to such an extent, nor the balance of materials and the authentic traditional architecture and decoration! Extending our stay was an unexpected gift that we give to us! Our return is a promise to ourselves! Staying at Sclopa Laographico is an experience of a lifetime! Thank you Marie! Thanks for all !!

Stayed in September 2023

Beautifully restored Cretan house, very quiet and relaxing, special treats by the very attentive host. Highly recommended.

Stayed in September 2023

Very personal experience. Amazing attention to detail.

Stayed in September 2023

There is nothing we didn`t enjoy at this property.

Absolutely amazing atmosphere of the place. Located in the old quiet part of the town. Reconstruction of the property was done with knowledge, love and attention to detal, combinig historic elements and contemporary needs. Stelios is an amazing host, very profesional yet friendly, sincere and helpful. Perfect choice for everyone who values uniqueness and historic layers of the place.

Stayed in August 2023

We were happily surprised by the warm welcome.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing. This place is paradise.

I'm not the type of person who usually gives a 10. There's always room for improvement, after all! But here, I can't think of anything which could have been better. - Stelios is the best host you can dream of. He will make you feel you're staying at a friend's. He is also an excellent advisor for the region - The house is just magnificient. Perfectly renovated in the best taste. Every tiny detail has been thought to be genuine. There are only 5 apartments, so the location remains very intimitate - The location is just perfect, so quiet in the heights of a small village, far from the buzz of the main towns, yet very accessible by car

Stayed in July 2023

No breakfast possible but Stelios offered us a lot or fruits and delicious snacks, thanks for that! Our room was a bit small and a few meter from the rest of the hotel.

Very beautiful, small, calm and authentic place! Nice pool and common parts. The village is quite nice and not too crowed in August. Few nice restaurants accessible by walking. The west part of Crete is amazing and this hotel is a great place to stay for exploring. Finally Stelios is super nice and helpful.

Stayed in August 2023

We always had to take a car because all the cafes and restaurants were not so nicely reachable on foot.

The host was extremely nice, giving us so many good suggestions and advices and making us really feel home. The concept of the whole facility is very nice as it was and old settlement recently renovated! Also, the nice little village of Kolymvari is very close and it had many good restaurants and a nice sea front promenade.

Stayed in August 2023