Villa in Crete
15 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this villa rental
Villa is located in the village of Goni on the Askyfou plateau, at an altitude of 730 metres. Its panoramic position offers excellent views of the Plateau, which is surrounded by the White Mountains.
Askyfou in the past two centuries has been the site of incessant revolutions and battles between the local and foreign powers that wanted to conquer the island. In the area, there are scattered monuments commemorating these fierce battles.
Here one experiences the tranquillity and peace harmoniously combined with the local Cretan development and tradition.
Just a short walk from the villa unfolds images of another historical era. One will encounter stone-built castles & houses, chapels, the war museum, and images of local development with deep roots in the past and long branches in the future.
At a distance of also 5 minutes in the taverns of the village of Ammoudari, one can taste genuine traditional local flavours, with raw materials of local production and enjoy the hospitality and the taste of the inhabitants.
The market of the village, apart from local traditional products, offers products of all types, as well as the fuel that the visitor needs for his stay and excursions.
Askifou, the nearby plateaus of Tavira and Nieto and the gorge of Imbros are ideal places for walks and hikes, offering images of wild and unspoilt beauty.
Is the same distance from the most picturesque & cosmopolitan cities of Crete, Chania and Rethymno (42km) and the same distance between the North and South Coastline.
To the southwest, there is Sfakia Chora (20km) with excellent beaches, gorges, the historic villages of Anopolis & Aradaina, and the most famous fishing village of Crete, Loutro. Southeast is the historic Frangokastello with a beautiful beach and several panoramic villages until you meet it.
Finally Northwest of Villa, on longer excursions one can find some of the most exotic and unspoilt beaches on the island.
Askyfou in the past two centuries has been the site of incessant revolutions and battles between the local and foreign powers that wanted to conquer the island. In the area, there are scattered monuments commemorating these fierce battles.
Here one experiences the tranquillity and peace harmoniously combined with the local Cretan development and tradition.
Just a short walk from the villa unfolds images of another historical era. One will encounter stone-built castles & houses, chapels, the war museum, and images of local development with deep roots in the past and long branches in the future.
At a distance of also 5 minutes in the taverns of the village of Ammoudari, one can taste genuine traditional local flavours, with raw materials of local production and enjoy the hospitality and the taste of the inhabitants.
The market of the village, apart from local traditional products, offers products of all types, as well as the fuel that the visitor needs for his stay and excursions.
Askifou, the nearby plateaus of Tavira and Nieto and the gorge of Imbros are ideal places for walks and hikes, offering images of wild and unspoilt beauty.
Is the same distance from the most picturesque & cosmopolitan cities of Crete, Chania and Rethymno (42km) and the same distance between the North and South Coastline.
To the southwest, there is Sfakia Chora (20km) with excellent beaches, gorges, the historic villages of Anopolis & Aradaina, and the most famous fishing village of Crete, Loutro. Southeast is the historic Frangokastello with a beautiful beach and several panoramic villages until you meet it.
Finally Northwest of Villa, on longer excursions one can find some of the most exotic and unspoilt beaches on the island.
Amenities at Traditional Villa Askyfou
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
We loved to stay at this house even we were a bit unlucky with the weather. One thing what wasn‘t very clear to us is that most of the bed and bathrooms are not private but very open. Nevertheless, the house has a stunning view and a nice outside area!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
We had such a wonderful and memorable experience staying at this villa with a group of friends who had gathered together to celebrate a big birthday. The only thing that may be a deterrent to some is the stairs that the villa has which can be a lot and also dangerous for kids.
Other than that, this is a highly recommended place and I can certainly see myself going back to in the future.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2024
Very beautiful, individual house with lots of space and lots of bathrooms. Very open plan, only a few separate rooms (bathrooms are also open). But it was completely OK for our group. Very nice, spacious outdoor area, with pool, barbecue area on three levels. A small drawback were the many bees right by the pool, but they were very peaceful and not aggressive.
Communication with the host was easy and always quick. It's a shame we didn't get to meet him. Still, he was absolutely helpful and courteous
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2022
If you are looking for a remote, quiet (well, keep the cicadas and sheep bells in mind...) and very special place off the beaten tracks - this is it. Here you will find a sensational, grown house in a very original Cretan setting. And with Jannis and Maria very kind owners, which are helping you with everything. If you don't mind serpentine driving, this is also a perfect place to go hiking, and do trips to the north and south coast. Simply great!
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9.6Outstanding
(6 Ratings)
"We loved to stay at this house even we were a bit unlucky with the weather. One thing what wasn‘t very clear to us is that most of the bed and bathrooms are not private but very open. Nevertheless, th..."
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