Our Cretan grandfather used to sing to his grandchildren about the cattle catching their breath in Askianos, thus keeping alive, throughout his life, his adoration for the island and its people… Through stories, music, flavours and habits, he transmitted this love to his daughter, who always felt that her roots lie in Crete yet lacked the piece of land to put them down. This piece of land in the small village of Listaros, with its traditional fortified architecture, its narrow, winding alleys perched on the slopes of the Asterousia Mountains and gazing over the endless blue sky has long been waiting for its new owners to breathe new life into it.
“From our first visit to the plot, our aim was to highlight the relationship we wanted to create between the new emerging volumes, the morphology of the landscape, the view and the architecture of Crete.
The architectural ensemble is composed of two individual volumes, which, however, appear to form a unified whole, while a cobbled street serves to separate them.
The purity of the lines, the modern construction methods using local materials and the attention to detail (modern wooden frames, arched entrances with hewn stone and metal details, concealed gutters, etc.), as well as the handmade terracotta tiles in the kitchens, folding shutters in the bedrooms, vintage electrical appliances and built-in furniture with authentic Cretan fabrics and cushions, set the tone of the exterior and interior of the house.”
Natalia Kokosalaki, architect
It was such a great time in a gorgeous villa, with a caring hostess. We will be back!!!
Our host was very friendly and the welcome gifts were thoughtful, very nicely presented and deliciously homemade!
The house was our highlight of the holiday in Crete. Kitsa is the best hostess. She is very helpful and super friendly. We felt we were in good hands
You are just a few clicks away from a refreshing dip in your private pool overlooking the deep blue sea
FAQs
Certainly. The houses, although separate, are at a short distance from each other. For large groups or families, it is indeed recommended so that you can enjoy companionship and privacy at the same time.
Villa I is equipped with a heated pool. You must inform us at least 48 hours before your arrival if you wish to make use of this service. This option incurs an extra charge, please contact us for more details.
Yes. Renting a car is necessary to visit southern Crete, a wonderful, unspoilt region full of mountains, hills and dirt roads leading to unique beaches. For that reason, it is recommended to avoid renting a small car.
No. Our villas are classified as self-catering, which means that you will need to purchase all required necessities. However, bottles of cool water and a beautiful welcome basket with local produce, homemade jam and a bottle of wine will be waiting for you upon your arrival.
No. The services listed under the “Additional Services” tab of each Villa’s page are charged and provided separately upon request. Please contact us if you wish to enjoy any of these services.
