Monthly Rentals in Roustika

We were a group of 9 and we booked Villa Andreas. There are actually two properties linked through a terrace ( Villa Andreas and Villa Thomas), with two sitting rooms, two kitchens and four bathrooms! The property is newly refurbished and has lots of character features. The beds and bed linen were clean and we had plenty of towels. The jacuzzi is a nice addition - great for relaxing in the evening. Some of the details were not listed but worth mentioning - good selection of medication in the first aid box, laundry liquid supplied (15min cycle washing machine) and complimentary wine, coffee and some local products ( fruits, eggs,etc). Evi, the host, is very helpful and ready to help as she lives locally. Overall, it was a great experience- thank you! We'd like to visit again soon. LE- walking distance (50m) is a lovely taverna with the best moussaka,other tasty local dishes and good Raki. Renting a car is a must - good access to Rethymno ( seaside and shops).

The accommodation is very suitable for a larger group. You can get out of the way if you really want it but always have the opportunity to spend time together. You absolutely need a car to reach the accommodation and to do activities from there, but is usually normal in Crete. There is a delicious, reasonably priced tavern in the village. The owner Alexandros warmly welcomed us and always gave us the opportunity to reach him during the stay if there are any problems.

We had a wonderful stay, and "authenticity" is the best word to describe it. It was, also, a successful break from mass tourism. We enjoyed the house, the garden, the pool, the village and, most importantly, the people. It was a pleasure and a joy for us to talk with and get to know Eleni and Dimitris. We are grateful for the warm welcome, the stories, the information and the wonderful gifts. The house was very nicely renovated but still keeps a lot of character and history. It had everything we needed. The surroundings are of rare natural beauty, with many options for hiking and it was a surprise for us to see that the middle of Crete is so green, with so many forests. The traditional "Fagopotion o Polopetros" taverna in the village, in an 850-year-old building, serves delicious authentic Cretan food, we highly recommend it. We also highly recommend choosing one of Kalliopi's houses for your stay and we are considering returning in the next years.

Maria was a great host. The air bnb and the view is fantastic. Close to amenities. However, a car is definitely needed to get out of the village!