Authentic decor. Beautiful views. Good communications with owners.

Stayed in May 2024

You really need a car to go around, but otherwise is great if you accept that.

The cleanliness, the warm welcome and tips from the manager, and the details and care in the room. The cottages are quite private and peaceful, with a stunning view towards the sea.

Stayed in July 2023

We had a wonderful 7-night stay at the Koutsounari Traditional Cottages, it couldn't have been more perfect! The cottages are managed by Ioanna, a charming host who runs the property with love and dedication. She warmly welcomed us, serving homemade lemonade during check-in while providing us with a list of recommendations for eating out and sightseeing in the area. We tried almost all the tavernas she suggested and enjoyed each one of them. The cottage, exemplifying traditional local architecture, has been beautifully restored with attention to every detail. It offers everything you need, including comfortable beds, a small but well-equipped kitchen, and even a lovely set of welcoming gifts and complimentary Korres toiletries in the bathroom. The highlight is the stunning private terrace that overlooks the Libyan Sea, making you want to stay there forever! If you appreciate local tradition and seek a more unique and sustainable experience compared to a typical hotel room, you will likely love this super charming accommodation as much as we did. Thank you, Ioanna, and thank you, Crete, for a wonderful time!

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was great!

Great traditional aura. The entire facility was made of stone and gave a great "old" feeling.

Stayed in June 2023

Rustic cottages but very well set up both inside and outside

Stayed in June 2023

We had a really great time at Koutsounari Traditional Cottages. The apartment was really grand for us four people. The view was amazing and the staff really helpful. We enjoyed our time there

Stayed in June 2023

Would have been nice to have a working fireplace for darker, rainy windy days.

Charming place to spend few days away from the crowd. Stylish restauration of traditional cottages, yet kept simple, and with all necessary comfort to feel welcome and well taken care of. We had cottage ‘Mikro’ with a fabulous view over the sea and olive trees. Kitchen small, albeit very well equipped. Korres toiletries in the bathroom (appreciated). Ioanna, the efficient and equally charming manager, gives soul to the place and share her recommendations of restaurants and things to see - she is a fine connoisseur of the region. ❤️ If you have few days to spare, stay there!

Stayed in May 2023

individual terrace with a magnificent view the interior design the host !

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing! Keep in mind that is easiest if you have a car to get around. You can walk to some places and there are bus stops, but it really is a more quiet location (which is exactly what you will enjoy here :-) ).

Koutsounari Cottages are great for a special kind of getaway that will give you calm and peace of mind. The cottage was very atmospheric and giving you a glimpse to old times, yet has all the modern amenities you need. It is also tastefully decorated with some Greek hints and little pieces of art. The owner Ioanna is a very warm and welcoming person with genuine interest in you as guests and can give you lots of tips for the region. She showed us around the cosy cottage and had water and a delicious homemade marmelade ready in our fridge :-) We also enjoyed exploring unspoilt beaches on the beautiful south-Cretan coast.

Stayed in July 2022

the view and the style of the cottage

Stayed in July 2022

This was one of the most perfect little pieces of paradise on Crete. Ioanna was lovely to us and her staff was incredibly helpful. This is a great location for moving around this region and very quiet. The terraces and gardens were perfect for relaxing and our kiddos loved running around. The kitchens are very well equipped and the bathrooms are very nice. If there were breakfast offered this place would rate an 11/10, would definitely be happy to pay extra for this service. We loved sitting outside on the terrace to eat breakfast and inside at night to hang out when it got chilly. This is truly a magical place to stay in Crete with real charm and a great host.

Stayed in April 2022

The place is very special, the meal feels like getting home together however the hostess is a special woman.

Stayed in April 2022

Wonderfull cottage, fantastic view, exactly as you can see on the pictures. Ioanna gives great tips and feels very responsible. We had a great time!

Stayed in October 2021

The place looks already amazing on the pictures but is even better in reality. We had a very warm welcome from Ionna who told us about places to see, eat and explore. I don't think you could do any better. The apartment has a wonderful terrace. It's a beautifully renovated traditional cottage house with everything you could wish for incl. fresh flowers, delicious welcome presents and a very lovely shower. Unfortunately, we haven't tried the pool, there were just too many other great things to do... We will definitely come back, thanks so much. Jess & Jarek

Stayed in October 2021

Nothing!

Everything - Very nice cotage, great seaview - perfect location for Holydays

Stayed in October 2021

Nothing - but you do need a car. There are 2 traditional tavernas in walking distance but there are many others up and down the coast you will want to explore!

The sea view cottage was so simply and beautifully decorated inside - and the terrace was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the view. Having use of the pretty hotel pool (a short drive uphill) was a godsend when the temperature got to the high 30s!

Stayed in August 2021

The last few days there was a lot of wind which disturbed our night's sleep and the wifi-connection…

We loved the🇬🇷 hospitality (thank you, ευχαριστώ Ioanna), the accommodation, the atmosphere, the view, the cats… The cottage was clean, comfortable and authentic with a perfect working airconditioning 🙌🏻. We had some great tips from Ioanna about the region and local restaurants. It was a special holiday at a special place🥰

Stayed in July 2021

Nothing

The nice apartment in the garden. The kindness of Johanna. She is a very fantastic woman, always helpful and smiling. Beautiful the swimming pool of the near Nokou village where you can relax and have beautiful breakfast if you want. A special place to go and enjoy Crete.

Stayed in July 2021

Absolutely nothing!

The individual houses are very special. A great mixture between tradition and modern amenities. We had a cottage with a beautiful view to the sea. Ioanna is a perfect host and provided us a super internet connection so that we were able to attend an online conference from there. Koutsounari is a perfect location to visit beautiful beaches, interesting sights, great restaurants and the city of Ierapietra is very close.

Stayed in July 2021

I stayed in Koutsounari Traditional Cottages for an extended weekend with my family. The location is up in the mountain overlooking the south Cretan sea. The cottages themselves are extraordinary decorated inside and quite spacious. Many thanks to the host, Ioanna, she has been very helpful in providing information about the area. Looking forward to visiting again :)

Stayed in June 2021

It was a fantastic experience. The hostess is a great, helpful and very enthusiastic person. The cottages are absolutely beautiful, a true revival of the cretan culture. We were amazed by the cottages' architecture and how every tiny detail was taken care of. They are ideal for everyone - friends, couples or families. The location is also fantastic, quite and very close and accessible to beautiful and clean beaches as well as to nice taverns. We highly recommend koutsounari traditional cottages and we look forward to return.

Stayed in June 2021

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Stayed in September 2023

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Stayed in August 2022