Kalimera Archanes Village

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Michalis welcomed us and was quick to answer with any questions we had (including the location of a 24-hour clinic right around the corner). Maria delivered delicious, homemade breakfast each morning. We loved its antiques and garden and that it was hidden away.

Parking and finding the house was a little difficult upon arrival.

Property was large

Owners seem to have abandoned managemnt of property. There was no information of anyone who spoke english. Almost unheard of in Crete

homey feeling and near center of town

I wish we had booked a whole week here. We thought we'd stay here to go to the vineyards and olive oil tasting places, turned out Archanes is a destination in and of itself made that much better by the amazing Kalimera Village stay. It was a fairytale setting. Michalis was extremely helpful, and Maria cooked an unbelievable breakfast. It's an older property, restored to mimic what it would have been decades ago, so keep that in mind. We also loved the small touches left for us to use (sewing kits, soaps, nail files, etc). I would love nothing more than to come back again and stay here for much longer.

It's likely a very personal preference, but I found the beds a bit hard to sleep on.

Excellent stay. Friendly staff. Clean and central location.

The beautiful home was located in a quiet village steps away from the town square. We enjoyed a lovely private court yard and a deck on one of our upstairs bedrooms. The home had been recently been faithfully restored to its original 200 year plan. Period furnishings made it a delight! The staff was kind, accommodating and extremely helpful. A gourmet traditional Greek breakfast was served every morning. It was absolutely delicious!! The village square was a few blocks away with many restaurants. All in all, we couldn't have asked for more! It was the very best way to experience Greece.

Archanes is a wonderful village, with a lovely main square surrounded by restaurants and cafes full of the locals rather than tourists. It is an excellent base for seeing Knossos and museums in Heraklion, which are easily reached by bus or car. Kalimera Archanes is an interesting place to stay, the individual cottages having been nicely renovated and very helpfully managed by Lefteris (sorry if I've got your name wrong!). We really enjoyed our stay. On the square, we highly recommend Bakaliko restaurant -- excellent food and an owner who is the expert on the excellent wineries of this area.

Our little home in the village immersed us in the culture of Crete. Lefteris was the perfect host, helping us plan our itinerary to appreciate the sights and culture of Archanes, Crete. With Maria providing outstanding breakfast each morning stepped in traditional foods of the area (and wildflowers each day), we were fueled for our daily explorations of Palace of Knossos,Museum of Archelogy, Palace of Phaistos, Matala Beach, Mt. Yutkas, and leisurely strolling around the village, vineyards and olive groves. Lefteris made this stay in Crete a trip of a lifetime.