
The apartments are in a very quiet position tucked into the natural hillside with great sea views. We loved the two terraces for our apartment, with sun in the afternoon (Levantes). The apartment had everything you could want. The access drive is quite narrow and steep but with level parking by the door. 10 min walk either way to 2 beaches and a range of great restaurants. Kalives is a great find! The book of local walks provided was excellent and we enjoyed exploring the local area. Stelios and Natasa were very friendly and helpful. We would go back.
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Andrew
4/27/2022
L'endroit est bien situé entre Rethymon et Chania. Le village de Kalyves est agréable et de jolies balades à faire à pied autour.Le logement de Natasa et Stelios est très bien. Propre avec tous le nécessaire et de la terrasse tranquille du logement Levantes on aperçoit la mer.Les hôtes sont très agréables, souriant et toujours à l'écoute de nos demandes et de bons conseils. Merci pour ce bel accueil de vous tous. Nous recommandons sans hésitation.
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Florence Demonçay Maillot
11/17/2019
Είχαμε μια υπέροχη διαμονή σε αυτό το διαμέρισμα! Η θέα είναι όμορφη και έχετε όλα όσα χρειάζεστε σε κοντινή απόσταση. Σίγουρα θα σας συνιστούσα να μείνετε εδώ αν πρόκειται να πάτε στην Κρήτη.
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Helena
8/01/2024
Another Wonderful Week at the Avra We have just returned from our third visit to the Avra Apartments and had a wonderful time with the amazing owners Natasa and Stelios. Their welcome and hospitality is second to none and they really made as feel part of their family.I have posted two previous reviews on the Avra so they can be accessed for further information on the Apartments. Suffice it to say they are absolutely beautiful and come highly recommended in every way. We slept wonderfully in the very comfortable king size bed and all the equipment, furniture and fittings are of a very high standard indeed – attention to detail is amazing and the lovely artistic touches give the warmth and comfort of one’s own home. The outlook from our terrace is stunning with a lovely view across Souda Bay.
If there were more stars to award this property then I would indeed give it far more than five!!! Thank you again Natasa and Stelios – we hope to see you again next year.
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Maureen05
5/23/2018
Great appartment in a great small village!
Very comfortable and fun place to stay. Close to the beach, market and everything else around.
We whould love to come again!!
Thank you
Very comfortable and fun place to stay. Close to the beach, market and everything else around.
We whould love to come again!!
Thank you
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Yoav
8/30/2017
Stelio is a great host and was very friendly. Provided with lots of recommendations and tips. Apartment was great, with a good view. Located in a peaceful town. We loved our stay and definitely recommend to others.
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Kavya
9/10/2025
Beautiful apartment well located and greatly furnished. Nice restaurant and groceries near by. Natasa was super welcoming and nice to us. Would comeback anytime
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Kevin
8/06/2025
We spent 2 weeks in this cosy apartment and enjoyed it a lot. Everything was there, even a washing machine - which we did not expect. Natasa was always very helpful und the cleaning service was very sufficient. 2 terraces to choose where to have breakfast or dinner to enjoy the view and sun or shadow. Due to the steep road up to the apartments the parking may not be too easy for beginners, but cars can always be parked at the main street. Overall a highly recommendable location, with everything needed for a relaxing stay and very good and friendly service!
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René
7/02/2025
Amazing apartment and location. Host was kind, perfect comunication and fast in replying.
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Teodoro
3/27/2024
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful, well-maintained flat with all the facilities. Best of all, the owners and their family are very, very kind, making our stay unforgettable.
Tip: Kalyves is an authentic, lively village with all that a traveller needs, but without the traps of massive tourism. The beaches are beautiful, not crowded at all, you can reach them walking for 10 minutes or by car (no problem for parking nearby). There are about 10 restaurants, butchers', bakers', hairdressers', rent-a-car offices, a supermarket in Kalyves. Around the village, you can go walking or visit Chania, 25 minutes by bus.
Tip: Kalyves is an authentic, lively village with all that a traveller needs, but without the traps of massive tourism. The beaches are beautiful, not crowded at all, you can reach them walking for 10 minutes or by car (no problem for parking nearby). There are about 10 restaurants, butchers', bakers', hairdressers', rent-a-car offices, a supermarket in Kalyves. Around the village, you can go walking or visit Chania, 25 minutes by bus.
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Bogdan
8/21/2017
Απολαύσαμε πραγματικά τη διαμονή μας στο διαμέρισμα του Στέλιου! Είναι όμορφα επιπλωμένο, η κουζίνα είναι καλά εξοπλισμένη με όλα όσα χρειάζεστε για το μαγείρεμα και η θέα από τη βεράντα είναι υπέροχη. Η γειτονιά είναι ήσυχη, αλλά μπορείτε να βρείτε παντοπωλείο, εστιατόρια και φούρνο σε απόσταση 10 λεπτών με τα πόδια. Ο Στέλιος έχει εξοπλίσει το διαμέρισμα με τρόπο που βρήκαμε όλα όσα χρειαζόμασταν. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ, σίγουρα θα επιστρέψουμε!
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Raphael
4/08/2025
Great place to stay. Beautiful and clean. Great location Beautifully decorated room. Very peaceful and quiet. Lovely veranda to relax on. Comfortable bed and really nice powerful shower. The hosts were brilliant and gave us great recommendations of where to go and see. Great bakery/cake shop situated within 1 minute of Avra. Full size supermarket within 5 minutes. Exceptionally clean and easy free car park right at the door of our apartment. Thanks very much
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Maria
8/10/2020
