You will enjoy the privacy of your own studio or villa. We don’t live permanently in Crete, but when we are away, our housekeepers, Pauline and Marie, make sure everything is perfectly taken care of. Check-in and check-out are self-service.
You can prepare breakfast and other meals in the kitchenette indoors or at the outdoor counter. In the nearby villages of Gavalochori and Vamos (2–3 km), as well as in the coastal towns of Almyrida and Kalives, you’ll find bakeries, small grocery shops, and lovely restaurants.
Greece is one hour ahead of Belgium. When you arrive, simply add one hour to your watch. The switch between summer and winter time follows the same schedule as at home.
We kindly ask that you leave the property by this time. If you’ve booked multiple studios, please return cutlery, glasses, bowls, etc. to the correct studio before departure. Please take your household waste with you to dispose of it in one of the containers outside the village center.
The key to your studio/villa is in a key lockbox with a number code next to your front door. You received the code at the time of booking. Please leave the key there again after your stay.
The sheep and goats grazing around the house add to the charm of the place. However, they sometimes like to sneak in and eat the plants we’ve carefully planted. To avoid surprises, please make sure the roadside gate is always properly closed.
There is a private parking area inside the gate where your car will be safe.
To open the shutters:
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Bed, bath, and kitchen linen are provided for you. Please bring your own pool and beach towels. Cleaning and fresh linen are provided once a week.
The tap water in both the studios and the villa is safe to drink. For hot water, let the tap run for about one minute, as the water heated by the solar panels comes from a distance.
The electricity supply is 220 volts AC, the same as in Belgium, with identical socket types. In case of a power outage, please check the circuit breakers:
If the problem persists, please contact the housekeepers.
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The air conditioning in the studios works with a remote control. You’ll find an instruction manual in your studio. Please note that both the air conditioning and heating only function when doors and windows are closed. When using the system for heating in cooler weather, allow a few minutes for it to start up before you feel warm air. Cooling and heating respond quickly once turned on, so there’s no need (and it’s wasteful) to leave the air conditioning running when you are not at home. A simple alternative to keep your studio cool is to close the shutters on the west-facing side during the afternoon sun. And of course, a refreshing dip in the pool is always a delight on hot days!
The villa’s air conditioning is controlled by thermostats located in the living room and both bedrooms. On the top side of the unit, you’ll find an on/off button. Use the display to set your preferred temperature. The main controller is the thermostat in the downstairs bedroom. From here, you can choose between heating (spring and autumn) and cooling (summer) for the entire house.
From time to time, strong winds can pick up quite suddenly. For safety:
Before going out, make it a habit to secure windows, doors, and shutters with the hooks provided.
Smoking indoors is not allowed. Please be extremely careful with fire outdoors, and never use the BBQ when it’s windy. Please leave the cooled charcoal from the BBQ in the metal bucket under the outdoor counter, do not scatter in the garden. For safety, garden hoses are connected at every outdoor counter. You’ll also find a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher in every studio and in the villa.
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There is no household waste collection service. Please take your rubbish to the large waste containers located along the roadside at the edge of the villages. Do not leave food scraps outside, as they attract insects and nocturnal animals. Recycling in Greece is still limited.
A broken glass or plate can happen to anyone — no worries! If something gets damaged, just let us know so we can fix it with a smile for the next guests. We don’t ask for a deposit; we simply rely on a little fair play. In the event of major damage, we will request appropriate compensation.
The house and garden are private property. Unlike public areas, not everything is perfectly secured or fenced off. There are stairs, level differences, and railings to be aware of.
Please also note that oleander and some other plants in the garden are poisonous — keep this in mind with children. Ultimately, each guest is responsible for their own safety and that of their children.
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Our English-speaking housekeepers, Pauline and Marie, live in Vamos. Please contact them only in case of serious questions or problems.
For urgent matters, you can also reach us directly:
You can also find these numbers on the inside of the electrical cabinet in the studio/villa.
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When you come to Greece — and Crete in particular — good food is part of the experience. Dining etiquette here is quite different from Belgium, the Netherlands, or France. What matters most is the relaxed atmosphere and enjoying time together — what the French call la convivialité and the Greeks call kano pareiaMeals are casual, sometimes with your feet in the sand at the beachside taverns of Almyrida or Kalives. For Greeks, “breakfast” is usually just a hot or iced café frappé, enjoyed while on the move. Later in the morning, they might have a koulouri — a sesame bread ring. As a visitor, you can eat at taverns or restaurants at almost any time of day, but Greeks themselves prefer dining late in the evening, even after 11:00 PM in summer.
The Wi-Fi password is eleftheria, which means freedom. Inside the villa you’ll also find a second and third network with the same password. Our Wi-Fi does its best, but sometimes it takes a little siesta or struggles with the thick studio walls. You may notice it being slow or occasionally dropping out. Take it as an invitation to set the screens aside and enjoy the moment 🌞📵. If the Wi-Fi really decides to go on holiday, you’ll find a reset button and fuse box in the cabinet by the property gate.