We can wholeheartedly endorse the Almyrida Sands Luxury Stone Villa. It ranks among the finest accommodations we've ever experienced. Yannis warmly greeted us upon our arrival and, on three separate occasions during our stay, delivered fresh bread, jam, and olive oil. The pool and the surroundings were cleaned and kept fresh, all in a very discrete manner. The level of cleanliness and freshness was consistently top-notch.

Stayed in September 2023

The villa was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. Owner of the house welcomed us very warmly. He brought fresh bread and homemade jam for the breakfast. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The location is also ideal, if you prefer to spend time more on the western side of the island. All in all, a totally worthy stay for the money we spent. Highly recommended :))

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing could have been better - amazing place

amazing on every level

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing - but you would need a car to get around

Everything was wonderful. Very atmospheric, exceptionally clean and comfortable. Lovely outdoor spaces to relax in. Decor great. Lovely location in the middle of the villiage. Local mini market had everything you need. Loved the local taverna. Jannis also left a wonderful feast of wine, fruit, bread, olive oil, jams... It is a very special villa - great to relax in.

Stayed in July 2023

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Absolutely stunning charming Villa that had everything you could possibly need as well as being spotless. The beds were extremely comfortable and all of the Villa was cleaned to a very high standard. Yannis was extremely welcoming and brought us fresh bread, fresh fruit and homemade jams, which were all lovely and brought plenty of fresh towels during our stay,

Stayed in July 2023

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The pictures do not promise too much. The stone villa is a really charming accommodation. We were excited. The house has been lovingly restored and equipped completly. We were allowed as a family with 2 children 19 days to spend there and have felt very comfortable. The rooms are very individually designed, the beds very comfortable. The air conditioning helped us well in the hot days. The nice outside area invites you to linger. The pool, which is ideal for refreshment, was cleaned every two days by Yannis. We gladly made use of the grill. Within walking distance there is everything for everyday needs in a Mini market. However, a car is essential. It is a nice quiet privat place from there you can reach many destinations in crete. Almyrida with nice restaurantes directly at the sea can be reached by car in 10 minutes. Our sincere thanks go to Yannis and Cecile for the very warm care during our time. Thank you for your fantastic homemade orange jam and the olive oil. We are missing your bread in the morning, your helpful recommendations and the cheerful conversations Yannis! The time in the stone villa will remain in very good memory. We could let ourselves drift and were wonderfully decelerated. Many thanks for that! Peter, Eve, Moritz & Johannes

Stayed in July 2022

incredibly well designed house with modern furnishings, very well equipped with all necessities, lovely outdoor space, grill, and pool. there were nooks for reading, beds for Sun bathing, and complete privacy. the house is situated in a small traditional village strategically located between various centers in Crete so you can relax into village life, head to the most gorgeous beaches in the world, or visit Chania and Rethymno. the owners brought us fresh bread and fruit and were so welcoming and helpful. access was super easy and we had the time of our life! highly recommend.

Stayed in July 2022

Everything!

Stayed in June 2022

nothing!

Yannis & Cecile have made an amazing job of renovating this old property into something light filled, stylish & comfortable, whilst saving the old features. The bathrooms are lovely & modern too. We stayed with our 3 teenage children and it was perfect. The beds are especially comfortable! At the end of Oct our weather wasn’t the best, but the heated pool took the edge off & the villa felt lovely & cosy! Yannis & Cecile are also very generous hosts, with gifts of delicious fresh bread, homemade jam & olive oil! Their guide book is full of useful tips, we especially liked their local restaurant recommendations. You definitely need a car, although the village shop (a walk around the corner) is delightful and has everything you need! Highly recommend for independent, off the beaten track travellers. We visited Elafonsini Beach, Chania (Tamam restaurant was amazing), Botanical Gardens, Agia Irini Gorge & Rethhmno and can recommend it all! Thank you 🙏🏻 ☺️

Stayed in November 2021

Absolutely nothing, there is nothing that could be better as everything exceeded our expectations

The Villa is really perfectly build, there is places where you can be preserved from the sun, the pool and the sun lounges are perfect, each of the 3 bedrooms has their own bathroom and restrooms and the confort of the Villa is really exceptional. Cécile & Yannis brought us some homemade jam done by Cécile and some bread selection from Kalyves. They really are lovely guests and we really enjoyed discussing with them. We felt like home and Xirosterni has it's charms, there is a lovely tavern where we went on a daily basis and a well equipped grocery store nearby

Stayed in August 2021

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We loved the villa, the pool, the setting, the communication, the breakfast, the help, the location, the ruins, the kitchen, the bathrooms, the village, the design, the uniqueness, the overall feel_thx

Stayed in August 2021

We had a wonderful vacation in Crete at Almyrida Villa in Xirosterni. I could not imagine a better villa for our holiday. It is a traditional villa tastefully renovated by the owners to meet every interior designer’s dream and every tourist’s needs. From washing machine (our kid’s clothes needed some refresh at one point), Nesspresso and classic filter for our coffee to cater every taste, dishwasher , iron machine (though we were too relaxed to even bother ironing our clothes) you name it, everything was there. Leaving aside all the amenities that you would probably find in other villas, two aspects really impressed us. First, the design which immersed you in the local culture and dragged our overworked minds into the holiday spirit ( the old stone walls, the inviting sitting areas by the pool, the incredibile garden area). The second was the kindness of our host. We were delighted to get up to the smell of fresh bread from the bakery and taste some home made orange jam. The attention to detail made us feel pampered. The villa is at 10 minutes drive from Almyrida beach which is everything we wanted (blue transparent water, sandy beach) with a few tavernas and little shops. I would highly reccommend this villa to anyone who is need of a break and wants to immerse in a Greek vacation spirit.

Stayed in June 2021