Beautiful villa, we really enjoyed our stay. Lovely pool and outdoor spaces. Douliana is gorgeous, two good tavernas in walking distance. Nektaria was very kind, someone in our family is severely autistic and she was understanding and welcoming towards him.

Stayed in May 2024

FULLY equipped house in a serene village with the most amazing host, excellent taverna 10 meters from the house. Perfect. Amazing value for money.

Stayed in October 2023

Mosquitoes were an issue on occasions even daytime in garden

Nice spacious property. Good facilities. Good pool

Stayed in September 2023

Consider that it's a village and it's about 5 km to the beach line, so a car or a motorcycle is needed.

It was a great family stay at Retreat Homes. The host, Nektaria, was really kind and welcoming, so we felt as being home. She stayed in constant contact with us, replied promptly and was always there to help us. We liked the area with many beautiful plants, swimming pool and barbeque for which the coal was provided. We enjoyed a beautiful veranda with a sea and mountains view. We were provided with beach towels, there was enough of kitchenware and even a washing machine with wishing powder and an iron.

Stayed in September 2023

Wonderful vacation In Douliana ! Great quiet place to spend time with family ! Fantastic traditional tavern just at 30 meters from the villa. In addition, thanks to Nektaria for her warm welcome ! In case you need something, she was always there to help and guide you. I fully recommend !!!

Stayed in August 2023

Everything was great.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely villa with private pool. Nektaria is a great host and was always on hand with excellent advice as well as providing us with delicious local specialties including homemade ones which we really appreciated. The villa itself had everything we needed and the pool was a very good size set in a lovely garden with plenty of cozy outdoor furniture. The villa is situated in the heart of the village which has a couple of nice tavernas and a cafe all with friendly owners and great Cretan food. All in all we had a fantastic holiday and we hope to be back soon. Thank you Nektaria and family for everything.

Stayed in July 2023

The villa Syblia was very spacious, well equipped, comfortable with lovely private pool and outdoor pizza oven and BBQ pit. The village is quiet and friendly and has lovely walks from the villa. Beaches were a short drive away and the location is good (with a car) to lots of attractions/places to visit.The host, Nektaria, cooked fresh local home cooking for our arrival which was lovely and was very helpful and welcoming throughout our stay. Would definately recommend staying here.

Stayed in July 2023

We had a fabulous holiday here in Douliana, a lovely village, with some nice restaurants & a friendly atmosphere. Our host Nektaria couldn't have been nicer, she was so helpful & generous. She was also very responsive both before & during our holiday. We would highly recommend a stay here, the pool was lovely, the house was clean & it was really nice touch to have a welcome package of food/drink & even some freshly baked Cretan delicacies!! Lake Kournas is nearby & well worth a visit, hire a pedalo to see the turtles on the other side!

Stayed in July 2023

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We stayed in the larger villa with a private pool. It is a lovely property. The owners Nektaria, Christos and family live around 30 minutes away and they could not have been more generous. In addition to helping with the villa, they also dealt with our car hire company for us when we had a flat tyre and suggested places to visit. Douliana is peaceful and comprises several villas, an excellent traditional taverna, cafes and a small shop. Beaches, supermarkets and sites of interest are within easy driving distance.

Stayed in July 2023

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Excellent holiday home in a beautiful village in the mountains, not far from Chania. The house has everything you need for a relaxed holiday: well equipped kitchen, spacious living room, fast internet and a swimming pool. But the best part of it are the hosts, especially Nektarina. They take care of you as if you were a personal friend, looking after your comfort and giving a lot of advice about restaurants and sights. The village itself has some good restaurants and there are more in the neighborhood or in Chania. Highly recommended.

Stayed in May 2023

One of the beds was a little too squeeky with every movement.

Great location in the petite village of Douliana, very local, and not too far off from the main road network. Superb hosts, who greeted us with local and home-made delicacies, toys for our kids to keep them busy, and provided useful recommendations on where we should visit. Thanks to them, our son started writing a daily travel diary, and got a liking for honey and dried olives.

Stayed in April 2023

Everything was just fine.

The hosts, Nektaria and Christos, were amazing. Nektaria was waiting to let us in, and gave us a lovely hamper of local and family-produced goodies(raki, olives, salt and herbs), plus other kitchen essentials. The villa was great and located right next to the swimming pool. The village of Douliana is fantastic and has a couple of great restaurants within a short walk, one located within the Douliana villa complex.

Stayed in April 2023

As an Argentine, it was a pity the BBQ was missing the grill, surely this is being fixed.

Beautiful and spacious old style house recently renovated, quiet place, amazing views, nice and well maintained swimming pool, picturesque little village with a charming café and a convenient taverna. Host was responsive, attentive, and you can tell they put love in the house and reception so to make guests feel warmly welcomed.

Stayed in August 2022

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This property was exceptionally clean and so much more spacious than the photos illustrated. the host was the most welcoming and warm person we met our entire holiday - and we met a lot of fantastic Greeks! She kept in regular communication to ensure that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay - this was on top of leaving us with a fully stocked fridge and a welcome platter on the dining table.

Stayed in August 2022

All good

We stayed at Douliana Villas for a 2 week family holiday and it was perfect. The location is set in beautiful hills with fabulous views and the villas are spacious with everything you need. Nektaria and Christos were the best hosts and welcomed us so warmly. I don’t think we have ever had such a nice welcome anywhere else we have stayed. We will be back for sure and hope to return with friends .

Stayed in August 2022

The host met us (family with 2 kids) on the day of arrival at the local cafe and led us to the parking area next to the house. We had a tour of the property explaining all relevant facilities including the swimming pool. Some fresh food was provided and the delicious homemade treats (including raki) were a special bonus! We felt really at home!

Stayed in July 2022

Nothing at all !!!

Our family stay at Retreat Homes Apokoronas exceeded our expectations in every way. From climatic location - charming village Douliana, facility cleanliness and equipment, proximity distance to the sea, Greek taverna next to the villa with delicious food to the friendliest and polite owners, whom we have not met for a long time during our recent trips around the world;)

Stayed in July 2022

A very magical and above all expectation place on earth! Original Greek feeling in a really good ambience and hospitality. Rarely we have felt us so good.Thank you Nektaria and Christos for your time und your advices:) Υγεία και τα λέμε!

Stayed in July 2022

No such a thing.

The hosts' generosity, supplying all we needed! They greeted us upon arrival, with a lot of warmth and real wish to help us in any thing that we asked. They made special Crete food for us. They recommended where to travel. On our last day in Retreat Homes Apokoronas, they baked a nice tasteful pie and arranged a bottle of Raki made by the owner, for our journey back home.

Stayed in June 2022

The ideal place to escape, find peace and relax.

Stayed in May 2022

Lovely Villa in the quiet village of Douliana. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Told us everything about the restaurants-tavernas in the area. Amazing food! Everything was very clean. We enjoyed walking in the country side. But as well near to Chania town and harbour that is definitely worth visiting.

Stayed in May 2022

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Stayed in August 2023