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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nikolettal435
9/18/2019
Stelios and Natasa were very nice hosts-friendly, welcoming, helpful.

Apartment had 2 lovely balconies, well equipped kitchen, comfy bed and good bathroom, and was super-clean.

Well-sited for beaches, restaurants, supermarket etc;

We had a very nice time there, and would recommend.
Tips for other travellers
Both beaches are good for swimming. Plenty of local circular walks. The walks to Armeni, and to the Koiliairis river and old Venetian windmill were particularly good.

Plenty of good tavernas to choose from.
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O'Reily
9/26/2024
Excellent apartment, lovely and helpful hosts.
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Tom Williams
9/29/2023
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
Relaxing staying The view was super nice! The apartement is ideally located and the room are big and confortable
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Giulio
9/12/2021
Eine wunderschöne Unterkunft und nicht zu sehr im Touristen-Trubel. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und konnten die Vermieter jederzeit für Fragen oder Empfehlungen erreichen. Sowohl der Check-In als auch das Auschecken waren persönlich und sehr herzlich!
Wir würden die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall erneut buchen. Gerade die Lage ist perfekt um Tagesausflüge in alle Richtungen Kretas zu unternehmen.
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Birte
10/24/2023
A very good location for those who want to be near/in the village Kalyves, and those who prioritise a location without noise during nighttime. The apartment was found to be very clean, and with very good and friendly support from the hosts.
Visiting the place in April is probably a ballot with regards to weather, which we knew in advance. And a tip; There is a bakery close to the apartment, and the standard phrase from the bakery staff whenever we went in there and asked for croissants was: "Maybe tomorrow". So just be prepared. (but they have a lot of other good stuff!
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Per Ivar
4/23/2019
5 star ratingAnother 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
5 star ratingLovely place run by a really nice family 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
7/20/2019
Super airbnb, ultra confortable et propre. Les propriétaires sont au petit soin, nous sommes venus avec notre fille de moins de 2 ans et il y avait tous les équipements nécessaires (chaise bébé, baignoire, lit parapluie et même les ustensiles pour manger) Stellos a ramené également quelques jeux et et sa femme est venu protéger le balcon. Un ménage est effectué également durant le séjour, on se sent vraiment comme chez soi. La literie est confortable aussi, nous recommandons vivement !
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Elsa
10/25/2024
Absolutely fabulous! Supergood beds! Tidy and well equipped small hotell! High recommendation!
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Jaana
6/02/2019
One of the most pretty and cozy AirBnBs we've ever been to.
Very clean and well equipped appartment with many little friendly details.
The host even supported us with a problem of a barking dog at night.
They are very friendly and want you to have a great vacation.
Highly recommended!
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Johannes
9/06/2022