Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Chryssoskalitissa Monastery, Elafonissi Beach and Pink Beach. Telónio Beach and Mávros Mólos are also within 20 miles (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

2 Aug 2024

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Beautiful Crete

Zach and Marina are charming hosts who made us very welcome. The house has been restored and furnished sensitively, there is lots of space inside and out, on those hot days the terrace gets a lovely cooling wind. Not to forget zacks amazing honey and olive oil, liquid gold.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fanny R.

21 May 2024

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2 weeks discovering marvellous beaches and walking around

Very good 2 weeks stay, Perivolia is well located to discover the most beautiful beaches of Crete. We alternated walks, trails and beaches. Coast road is beautiful and there are small restaurants around. Zach and MArina are super helpfull and kind hosts, we had very nice time with them. House is very nice and decorated. The terrass is great. We will come back !!!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kittya p.

9 Aug 2022

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Beautiful stone walled home upgraded for comfort.

Enchanting. Balmy summer breeze throughout the house. Nightly serenade of rushing wind through the large sycamore and olive trees along with crickets.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dylan A.

15 Aug 2024

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Poor experience

Poor standard of accommodation. We left after 2 nights of a 5 night break, which says it all.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

16 Sept 2018

Wonderful experience

The house is beautiful, with everything you could need. The area in the forest and mountains is outstanding. We walked many miles from the house. There are fantastic beaches within easy reach but we liked to spend our time in the mountain villages. The view from the terrace is incredible, and the stars and owls at night make it very special. Zackarias is a generous and informative host. We have learnt so much talking to him. We hope to return one day

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 July 2023

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Fabulous host + breezy beautiful house = perfect holiday!

Zacharias is such a lovely host: we messaged en route and he met us in the village (on bike) to guide us up to the house. There was Zacharias' own red wine, honey AND olive oil on the table for us to use during our stay and we wish we could have taken more home with us! He is a fabulous host with a wealth of local knowledge (trust his weather forecast over all others!), available when you need him and otherwise allows his guests the privacy and chance to unwind in the beautiful house. The house is an oasis of cool and calm in the Crete heat: sunny areas for breakfast, a shaded eating area for lunch and just enjoying the stunning mountain views. We loved the mosquito screens across both doors so you can enjoy the evening breeze wafting through the house and NO bites the whole holiday. Bliss! Great wifi, too. There are beautiful walks from the doorstep and shortish drives to pick up the numerous coastal E4 walking routes. It is around 25 minutes drive to Kedradosas beach which is magical with juniper trees for shade (or walk from Elafonissi). There are four tavernas in the next village of Elios - you could eat out every night. Best meal has to be Gialates in Livadia which we discovered by chance. Can't wait to return for a walking holiday next time in a cooler month: September? For now we are back home but still enjoying breakfast with more of Zacharias' honey, thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph T.

21 Sept 2024

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Schönes Haus in wunderbarer Umgebung

Wir wurden von Zacharias sehr fürsorglich und herzlich empfangen. Das Steinhaus war liebevoll eingerichtet. Zacharias hatte immer gute Tips für uns und so kamen wir auch an tolle Strände, lernten wie man griechischen Kaffee macht, was typischer Käse ist und vieles mehr. Die drei Hunde sind so liebenswert. Vielen Dank Zacharias für die gute Zeit!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

2 Sept 2022

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Sehr schöner Urlaub!

Das Haus war sehr sauber, es gab sehr viel zu entdecken und wir haben uns wohlgefühlt.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jutta B.

1 Nov 2021

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Aussergewöhnliche Unterkunft und Gastgeber

Ein aussergewöhnliches Haus mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Man hat viel Raum auf mehreren Ebenen. Zacharias und Marina haben uns herzlich aufgenommen und uns über die ganze Zeit mit hauseigenen Produkten verwöhnt. Sie standen uns für alle Anliegen und Fragen jederzeit zur Verfügung. Das Haus liegt in einem Tal, der nächste Ort Elos bietet einen Minimarkt, Bäckerei, Cafe und Tavernen. Er ist auch zu Fuß in ca. 30-40 Minuten erreichbar. Strände und Städte sind per Auto gut erreichbar, man ist halt immer eine Zeit unterweges. Aber wir wollten ja auch was von der Insel sehen. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Vielen Dank an Zacharias und Marina für Ihre Gastfreundschaft!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

13 Aug 2021

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Magical House in Stunning Mountain Location

I simply can't express what a wonderful time we had staying in Perivolia in a house unlike any I have ever seen. The house is really incredible - it's like staying in a work of art. The creativity of Zacharias and Marina is very evident. Zacharias is a truly amazing host. He is a wealth of information about Crete, very attentive to anything we needed, and was so generous by sharing his amazing homemade honey, marmalade, wine and raki. Our stay was an incredible experience and I definitely hope to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Aug 2021

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This apartment was amazing! The owner of the apartment is such a nice guy. He helped us during our stay with our car and gave the best recommendations regarding beaches and restaurants. The balcony is a dream come true! You can sit there after a long day at the beach and enjoy the sun and have a drink. We had the best time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin P.

5 Oct 2020

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Wunderschön!

Einfach top! Ort der Ruhe.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

11 Sept 2019

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Creta...non solo spiaggia

Abbiamo passato una piacevole settimana nella casa di Zacharias e Marina. La casa è molto originale, in stile tradizionale cretese personalizzato benissimo dai proprietari e completa di tutto. L'interno non è luminoso, ma molto fresco. C'è anche una terrazza spaziosa e ventilata, dove poter fare colazione. La posizione è strategica per raggiungere le più belle spiagge della costa occidentale in una mezzoretta. Zacharias e Marina sono veramente ospitali e simpatici. Abbiamo infine molto gradito le colazioni con le loro marmellate e il miele, il loro olio e il .. raki!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

27 July 2019

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Amazing hosts - authentic, beautiful property in the mountains near perfect beaches

Firstly, our hosts were amazing. Upon our arrival they invited us over for food, drinks and conversation. They offered us lovely hospitality constantly. They offered us unbounded honey, raki, olives, wine and more. They offered advice, were present for conversation and gave us space to explore. They have two sweet dogs (Gucci and Mini - if I have the spelling right?!) a beautiful garden. The property is lovely and truly authentic. It is in a very small collection of houses in the mountains. The land is lovely. You can walk up the mountain behind the house for amazing views. The area is very quiet and lovely. The home and surrounding property has rustic charm galore. Every area of the home is decorated with care. There is a small town around 10 minutes drive (Elos) with somewhere good to eat in 1 direction and another town 10 mins the other direction with the more places to eat. The beaches are around 1/2 hour away - in particular Kedrodasos is breathtaking (better than Elafonisi IMO!). We stayed for 1 week with 2 families. Our 2 teen-agers were very pleased with the high quality wifi. The property is very cool at all times, being a stone house in good shade. If anything we needed blankets at night. Both families were very happy indeed. We would gladly visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Savina S.

20 July 2019

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Der Perfekte Ort

Wenn man wirklich was außergewöhnlich Schönes finden möchte, dann sollte man diesen Ort von Zacharias aufsuchen. Der herzliche Vermieter hat in einem wundervollen Steinhaus mit außergewöhnlicher Einrichtung etwa Besonderes geschaffen. Zudem ist das Haus durch die dicken Wände im Sommer innen kühl, auf der wundervollen Terasse lässt sich von Yoga über Sonnenbaden bis rumhängen alles tun. Das wunderschöne Innendesign und die üppige Außenbepflanzung inspirieren und füllen auf besondere Weise auf.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Capucine K.

5 June 2019

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Amazing host

We have had a wonderful time at Meli-Zachari. Zacharias was incredibly welcoming, generous and helpful. It’s an old house, very atmospheric and in lovely surroundings. Everything was provided for our stay : soap, detergent, toilet paper, towels, salt, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, raki, wine, honey (delicious!), coffee etc... Amazing scenery. Great WiFi. Excellent taverns in Elos and Kefali nearby. Last but not least, our sons loved playing with Zacharias’ two very friendly dogs! Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Liad K.

24 Sept 2018

Beautiful house in a beautiful setting!

The house is rustic and is in a very small secluded village. it was absolutely perfect for us in every sense and provided a cosy evening setting after all day beach incursions. The location is perfect to some of the most beautiful beaches in Crete. AND Zachari, the host, could not be any more charming and helpful. We will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emilie R.

20 Aug 2018

Charme et authenticité Crétoise

Superbe endroit pour les amoureux de la nature! La maison typique est très agréable à vivre, entourée d’ oliviers, de figuiers et parfaitement décorée. Zacharias et Marina sont très accessibles et nous ont permis de découvrir des endroits incroyables. Sa situation géographique permet de découvrir toutes les superbes plages de l’ouest de l’ile sans passer des heures dans la voiture. Parfait en famille

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

14 Aug 2018

Absolutely wonderful

We stayed at Meli-Zaxari Vila for 5 days with our 7,11 and 13 year old, as well as mother and sister in law (who are Greek). The home was delightful- just as in the pictures! The owners were so friendly and helpful- we felt so welcome. Easy access to beautiful beaches and wonderful tavernas...and the view of the sky and mountains is unbeatable. We would 100% stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

14 Aug 2018

We will be back!

Zacharias and Marina were lovely hosts. They made us feel very welcome upon our arrival and their wine, honey and raki were a much appreciated offering! They were especially helpful in making recommendations that took us to our absolute favorite beach and our most memorable and delicious meal of our trip. The feel of the house is truly special - breakfasts on the patio, hearing the night bird coo, and cooking in their lovely kitchen were highlights! We will indeed return.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rocko S.

19 May 2018

The Best

This is the nicest Accommodation i´ve ever been in, everything is done with love and taste here, we will sure return!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dalia A.

19 Oct 2017

Ein wunderbarer Urlaub

Wir werden noch lange eine Sehnsucht haben. Sehnsucht nach diesem schönen "Zuhause" im Urlaub. Das liebevoll eingerichtete Apartement, sehr offene und warmherzige Art, mit der Zacharias auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen ist, seine Empfehlungen zu den besten Tavernen oder auch Tips, welche Wege oder Strände wir ausprobieren sollten, haben unsere Ausflüge in die Umgebung Westkretas sehr bereichert. Die Lage ist wirklich sehr gut, weil man von dem gemütlichen Dorf die wunderschönen Stränden im Süden, Elafonisi oder Kedradavos in 20 Autominuten oder im Norden Balos in 40 Minuten, erreicht. Wir haben wunderbar in der Taverne "Panorama" in Kefali (1 km entfernt) gegessen. Eine sehr gute Küche haben wir in dem Bio-Dorf Melia in den Bergen entdeckt. Fragt unbedingt nach Tagesgerichten, ihr werdet nicht enttäuscht. Die beste Fischtaverne war für uns "Kapitän Nicolao" in Falassarna, auch ein Tip von Zacharias. Wir waren Anfang Oktober in Kreta, konnten im Meer baden, die Berge besteigen (Zacharias hat uns mal mitgenommen), die Schluchten erkunden. Und auf Kreta wird nicht so wild mit Auto gefahren, wie man so oft hört. Die Menschen sind zuvorkommend und rücksichtsvoll. Lieben Dank an Zacharias und Marina.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

9 Oct 2017

Lovely house tucked into traditional life

We had a lovely week staying here with our 2 young children, lovely warm welcome and everything we needed. Supplied of local wine, olive oil, raki and honey made by Zacharias. A wonderful host. Lots of amazing beaches close by and stunning scenery.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

18 Apr 2017

We wouldn't change a thing...

A friend recommended this part of Crete to us, and we were lucky enough to find this perfect holiday cottage. The house is a wonderful combination of rustic charm and creativity - down to the last detail. The hosts, Marina and Zacharias, are enthusiastic, generous, and passionate about the region. Not only did we get to sample local delicacies, such as olive oil, honey, wine, and raki, but we also learned how they were made. Our experience of Crete was enriched by the hospitality they showed us. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

luca c.

30 Aug 2016

Casa con gran carattere perfetta per mate e montagna

Zacharias e Marina sono molto carini e la casa è molto bella e autentica. Da tornare.

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