Reviews of Elounda Traditional Homes of Crete
Elounda, Elounda, 72053, Greece
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery original villa with great views
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely to stay in a traditional home Perfect little shared pool Super helpful staff Great location slightly out of town up a hill in a small village with nearby restaurant and pub (also serves fab food)
Not dislikes more tips * bring shoes suitable to walk up/down steep hill to the town (10 minutes) Or get taxi back €6 * bring everything and anything that kills mosquitoes and treats bites! (there are already nets on the beds) *it’s a rustic property so don’t expect all modern facilities but it has all you need
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely place in a traditional home on the outskirts of Elounda - great location!
Reviewed: 7 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewIt is quiet and safe and the view over the bay was amazing. The building is historic and the whole things was picture perfect. The internet was great, and the beds were comfy.
Its a hike from the parking lotfor some of the houses. The island is experiencing a drought and there wasn't a lot of water; also the two kitchenettes didnt' function in my house- only for an electric tea maker. the other houses were more updated.
Reviewed: 3 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery unique place with outside kitchen area which we loved. The swimming pool was just perfect. Little pub and a restaurant just up the steps to the left as you walk out of the property. Very quiet area at the top of the hill with a ten minute walk into town. Recommend getting a taxis back up €6 . Tip keep the curtains closed as does get hot and the air-conditioning can only do so much.
Reviewed: 24 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewClose proximity to centre of Elounda. Rustic experience with adequate facilities. Our apartment Penelope had shared pool with one other apartment. Staff excellent.Not for people with mobility problems.
Reviewed: 21 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewGood location within walking distance to beach and town centre
Nails protruding from floor boards in bedroom. Lack of seating in living room. Lack of work surface in kitchen and cookware was all damaged and not really useable in my opinion
Reviewed: 21 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLoved everything!
Downstairs fridge smelled like fish, thankful for the upstairs one!
Reviewed: 7 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewLocation and authenticity
Dirty floors, mosquitoes, difficult stairs to climb and no air-condition on the upper floor
Thank you Miwa for your fantastic review, actually the house floor has been thoroughly cleaned but because the color of the wooden floor is brown the dust is visible after an hour. Thank you so much Miwa 👍
Reviewed: 2 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe view
False advertising, broken fridge , outlets, toilet seat,etc.
Dear Secareanu, thank you that you have enjoyed the view from the balcony of the traditional house Clio! Your overall review does not depict the reality and it is misleading. The fridge is not broken, the toilet seat is not broken nor the outlets and the description of the house is correct. The house cleaning is 10. You demanded a pool that the house Clio does not provide. This is the reason behind the scenes that you wrote what you wrote. During your accommodation you did not complain about anything else.
Dear Secareanu, thank you that you have enjoyed the view from the balcony of the traditional house Clio! Your overall review does not depict the reality and it is misleading. The fridge is not broken, the toilet seat is not broken nor the o… Show more
Reviewed: 21 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe house is amazing, the view from the balcony was very beautiful. There was everything you needed for perfect vacation
Nothing at else... but if the TV could be worked, it would be great.
Reviewed: 12 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewNice location and excellent view
Reviewed: 5 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewLocation was perfect 20 minutes slow walk to the beach and town centre and 20 meters from the door was a pub and restaurant 👍
The place we were in didn’t have any views at all we sat staring at 4 walls
Reviewed: 8 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewView from the balcony was great. Location was good.
The bath /shower was pathetic - had rust on the base. The sink in the kitchen was filthy. The word "traditional" obviously means poor, tires and run down.
Hi Gail, Thank you for your review and for staying with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great view from the balcony and found the location to be good. The scenic surroundings and convenient location are indeed some of the highlights of our property. We appreciate your feedback and take it seriously. It helps us improve and provide a better experience for our future guests. Thank you again for your stay, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Elounda Collection Houses in the future. Warm regards, Elounda Collection Houses The Traditional Homes of Crete Team
Hi Gail, Thank you for your review and for staying with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great view from the balcony and found the location to be good. The scenic surroundings and convenient location are indeed some of the h… Show more
Reviewed: 5 September 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe view is absolutely stunning. The house is very cosy and old therefore not as clean as an apartment would be, but we really enjoyed the traditional vibes. It’s not in the city center and is very quite in the night. There is a very nice taverna nearby, the beach is 10 min by car. Parking situation is a bit complicated there, but we were lucky and always found a spot. The stuff is nice, mr. Bekim is friendly and helpful.
Not the fault of the house but the mosquitoes were killing us at night. Also the dining area and the kitchen are on different floors and we were going up and down all the time, could be a problem for some people.
Hi Valentina, Thank you for your wonderful review and for staying with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning views, the cozy traditional vibes of the house, and the tranquility at night. It’s great to know you appreciated the nearby taverna and found the location convenient for beach trips. We're sorry to hear about the mosquitoes. They can be quite a nuisance, especially during certain times of the year. We're working on better solutions to help keep them at bay for our guests' comfort. Thank you for mentioning Mr. Bekim – we’re happy to hear he was helpful and friendly. We hope to welcome you back to Elounda Collection Houses for another enjoyable stay! Warm regards, Elounda Collection Houses The Traditional Homes of Crete Team
Hi Valentina, Thank you for your wonderful review and for staying with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning views, the cozy traditional vibes of the house, and the tranquility at night. It’s great to know you appre… Show more