We absolutely enjoyed staying at the apartment. It was clean, had everything we needed and is perfectly located to explore the west of the island. Natasa was super kind and responsive. We will definitely come back.
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Luca
4/18/2026
Was a great stay, the apartment was very clean and welcoming, with extra handy pieces already in the apartment such as coffee, fruit, detergent, and a bottle of wine! Was a seamless stay, very easy and relaxing. Thank you both for Greta communication from start to finish too.
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Leah
10/11/2022
We stayed in these apartments with my mum and aunt. We had the 2 bedroom (2 + 2 kids) plus the 2 studios.||We had a fantastic time and Stellios and Natasa and all the family made us feel very welcome. The apartments were spacious and well equipped and the view especially from the 2 bed was fab. Great place to have breakfast. ||Stelios was very kind in lending us an extra buggy for the 15 min walk to the further beach! It's a nice place for families and couples.
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Marylise08
5/05/2020
We would certainly come back here again! Everything is exactly as described and the apartment was even nicer than the photos. Both hosts were incredibly nice, caring and paid attention to detail. A wonderful welcome basket was waiting when we arrived.

The location is near perfect, we went to a new restaurant every single day, amazing prices, architecture and beaches. Feels incredibly safe. Thank you Stelios!
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Luca
6/18/2023
We had an amazing stay at Avra apartments! Everything was perfect, the warm welcome, the cosy feel of the apartment. Everything was really well thought out, and there were lots of little touches that made it extra special. The hosts were so friendly, kind and helpful, making us feel really welcome. It was beautifully clean, and in the perfect location in Kalyves. Thank you for everything!

Tips for other travellers:
There are so many amazing walks in the area, it’s great to explore on foot or with the local bus service we especially loved walking to Douliana and having lunch overlooking the white mountains. Beautiful quiet beaches near to the Synka supermarket. Cactus is great for cocktails! You always get a warm welcome at Stella’s bar. There are some great Tavernas in Kalyves. Koumos is a must see!
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Hale-Jones
10/26/2023
We‘ve just spent 6 days at one of the wonderful Avra Apartments. Everything was perfect, such a nice apartment, peaceful up a little hill with everything provided you could think of. Moreover, Natasa and Stelio were super nice and would surely have helped with anything, only there was absolutely nothing missing or not working, so we didn’t need any support. Lovely vacation, would return in a heartbeat!
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Iris
8/16/2025
5 star ratingΥπέροχη διαμονή! Μείναμε 3 νύχτες στο διαμέρισμα του Avra. Μας υποδέχτηκε η Νατάσα. Ήταν πολύ φιλόξενοι και εξυπηρετικοί και εξυπηρετικό και μιλούσε πολύ καλά αγγλικά. Το στούντιο που μείναμε ήταν τόσο μεγάλο για δύο ότι δεν αισθανόμουν σαν ένα στούντιο, αλλά ακόμα και αν το ελαστικό είναι σκασμένο. Υπήρχε ένα μεγάλο αρκετά καλά εξοπλισμένη κουζίνα/τραπεζαρία, μεγάλο διπλό κρεβάτι, πολύ καθαρό μπάνιο, καθώς και ένα μπαλκόνι και ένα αίθριο. Το μπαλκόνι ήταν τέλεια για το πρωινό μας ήταν στον ήλιο και τη βεράντα για δείπνο για να παρακολουθήσετε το ηλιοβασίλεμα. Κλειστό σε μια παραλία, ένα σούπερ μάρκετ και 3 λεπτά με τα πόδια από το κέντρο της πόλης με πολλά εστιατόρια. Τέλεια τοποθεσία αν θέλετε να αποφύγετε την πολυκοσμία Χανια και όχι να μακριά από τον κεντρικό δρόμο για να εξερευνήσετε την Κρήτη.
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ClaireD84
4/29/2016
The best place to stay in Kalyves ❤
Natasa and Stelios are so very nice and helpful, love them!
I know them and the very comfortable, decorated with love and extremely clean apartments for years!
Thank you, Natasa and Stelios for the wonderful stay again this year ❤❤❤
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Ingrid
7/07/2022
Feeling home away in beautiful Crete 😀 - Very helpful owners, size of the apartment, individual terrace with sea view and a washing machine for our mid-holiday needs. We had a perfect stay that helped us discovering a new to us region. Natasa was very helpful. In Kalyves we could also recommend the restaurant Mythos, were we had several great and affordable dinners. 😞 - Nothing.
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Erosrob
11/04/2022
We couldn't fault this place. Location: quiet, easy walk to town, beaches, restaurants and amenities. Help with taxis and car hire to explore a great area. Prompt communication and a very warm welcome. Lovely apartment with everything you needed, very clean and comfortable.
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Lucy
10/03/2024
Just perfect! The accommodation is beautiful and very well equipped and new. The hostess is super friendly and fulfills all wishes.

The accommodation is perfect for exploring the west and south-west of Crete. We can also recommend the sandy beaches in Kalyves, which are also ideal for children. Just ask the hostess if you want to go on excursions or have a good meal. She always helps.
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Vetter
10/04/2022
Die Fewo hat 11 Punkte von 10 verdient! 😀 - Der Zustand der Ferienwohnung ist außergewöhnlich gut. Sie wurde außerdem alle 4 Tage sehr gut gesäubert, darüber hinaus bekamen wir sogar neue Bettlaken und Handtücher gestellt. Die Fewo war außerdem sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
Die Vermieter sind zuverlässig und überaus freundlich. Und jederzeit erreichbar. Wenn ich für unseren Aufenthalt in der Ferienwohnung 11 Punkte vergeben könnte, würde ich das sofort tun.
😞 - Nichts! Es war perfekt!
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Eduard
8/27/2022