From the moment you step in you feel most welcomed as you will discover fresh fruits on the table, and cold water and raki in the refrigerator 🙂 ||This comfortable, clean and cozy place is ideal for a family. Stelios and Natasa, the owners, are always happy to help you with tips and recommendations for things to do in Crete. It's always a pleasure to stay at Avra. We'll be back soon!
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Nikoletta L
3/06/2020
An amazing stay in Kalyves. The apartment is so well appointed with everything you would need. Stelios and Anna were so lovely & helpful through out our stay. The location is quiet and quaint and we would recommend to anyone who wanted a peaceful stay on Crete.
Thank you again for making our holiday so perfect, 5 stars.
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Heather
9/08/2021
Staying at this Air B and B was lovely. Natasa was super friendly and gave us recommendations on what we could do and bus times etc. The apartment was very clean and was cleaned every four days when we were out. We really enjoyed staying here and felt like it was a great base for exploring and resting in the area! Thank you! 🙂
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Samuel
8/19/2024
😀 - Très bon accueil
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Frasca
9/28/2025
Stelio’s and his family were extremely attentive during our stay. The apartment was in a fantastic location, with walking distance to a beach, numerous restaurants and the super market. The apartment was clean and felt extremely safe. We were kindly gifted with a bottle of wine, some local treats, and coffee and tea etc. towels were supplied for our stay, and beach towels generously made available on request. The property is located next door to a taxi company which was super useful for our stay and on our request Stelios arranged for them to collect us from the airport on our arrival! All in all a fantastic stay, with hosts that went above and beyond to make us comfortable and happy during our stay.
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Ellie
7/25/2023
Avra im September 2019 Die Unterkunft ist liebevoll eingerichtet und es mangelt an nichts. Die Gastgeber sind herzlich, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Man wird neben der schönen Lokation mit Obst, Wein und Raki verwöhnt. 100 m entfernt ist ein Bäcker und kann auf einem der Balkone frühstücken. Einfach schön
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Christiane
9/07/2019
My husband and I stayed here for 10 wonderful days. The owners were warm, welcoming and happy to help with reccomendations for restaurants, day trips etc. Most of the time we ate out because the local cusine is very tasty but there is everything you need to cook for yourself. The rooms were immaculately clean with a comfy bed, hot shower and easy to use air conditioning. The town square and beach are less than a 10 minute walk away. Overall I can honestly say it was perfect accomodation and perfect location.
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Kelly W
3/06/2020
Το διαμέρισμα Avra Apartment στις Καλύβες ήταν πάρα πολύ καλό,καθαρό,άνετο με μια όμορφη βεράντα σε μια ήσυχη γειτονία.Καθόλη την διάρκεια της παραμονής μας δεν μας έλειψε απολύτως τίποτα!Οι οικοδεσπότες ήταν πολύ εξυπηρετικοί και πάντα πρόθυμοι να βοηθήσουν σε οτιδήποτε χρειαστήκαμε μας έδωσαν ακόμα και πληροφοριές για φαγητό και για διάφορες δραστηριότητες.Περάσαμε ένα πολυ όμορφο και χαλαρό τριήμερο!
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Γεωργία
3/25/2025
Both Natasha and Stelios were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The apartment was excellent for us , though we have been to Kalvyes a number of times before this is the best apartment we have been in . Well equipped everything you need.
We will hopefully be back!!
Thank you
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Rodgers
6/10/2025
Ein sehr hilfsbereiter Gastgeber der immer erreichbar ist. Er hat uns super tips gegeben und zeigt Interesse wie es einem geht. Gerne wieder!
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Maja
7/19/2023
We had a wonderful holiday in the apartment. The place has a few nice restaurants and cafes. Kalives is not as crowded and touristy as other places,
I recommend it. Stelios and his family were very helpful and kind.
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Lisa
9/24/2023
First about the apartment, it is cozy has a beautiful view for sunset and sunrise, breakfast early in the morning felt like paradise. Everything needed for the stay is there. Beaches are accessible by foot within 5 to 10min. Lots of mini markets and restaurants to visit.

Our hosts were amazing from their warm welcome to the apartment, friendliness and their quick response times if we ever needed anything was something I have never seen before.

Hope to stay in such amazing places with amazing hosts like here in the future but they surely set the bar high.
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Ebu
6/25/2023