Bed and Breakfast in Crete Region
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this bed and breakfast
Villa Koukouvayia's Guest House typically sleeps 4 but can accommodate families of 5 with three children under 12.
Set on a quiet farm road surrounded by olives; removed from tourist noise yet 5 minutes to spectacular local beaches, tavernas & the town of Kissamos; only 25 minutes from historic Xania & 45 minutes from air transport, the Guest House offers a rare combination of economy, privacy, luxury & convenience. And for larger groups the Guest House, is easily joined with one of the other Villa Koukouvayia listings (the Main House, #1883709 or Garden Suite #3096702)—or by renting the entire Villa Koukouvayia Estate (listing #3087102).
Set on a quiet farm road surrounded by olives; removed from tourist noise yet 5 minutes to spectacular local beaches, tavernas & the town of Kissamos; only 25 minutes from historic Xania & 45 minutes from air transport, the Guest House offers a rare combination of economy, privacy, luxury & convenience. And for larger groups the Guest House, is easily joined with one of the other Villa Koukouvayia listings (the Main House, #1883709 or Garden Suite #3096702)—or by renting the entire Villa Koukouvayia Estate (listing #3087102).
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Crete Region
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe guests praised Villa Koukouvayia for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, sharp knives, welcoming hosts Richard and Heidi, small but deep swimming pool, and thoughtful details like groceries in the fridge. They highly recommend the villa.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
A fabulous place to enjoy all Crete has to offer, with equally fabulous and helpful hosts. The guest house was perfectly equipped and stocked with enough essentials to get us through a couple of days before we stocked up on our own. I was thrilled that they had everything I needed for biking excursions. Comfortable accommodations and wonderful outside space. We enjoyed watching the sunset and stargazing from the crows nest deck! Richard and Heidi were also great in guiding us to the best restaurants and untouristy beaches and walks around the island. Never a moment of stress during our stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2023
Villa Koukouvayia is an excellent place to explore the west of Crete.
The guest house is spacious, well equipped and every room (even the bathroom) has access to the outdoors with great views. In the kitchen you really find everything you need and also the knives are really sharp. Upon arrival you will find a few groceries in the fridge, so there is no stress about the next supermarket visit.
On the terrace there is enough space to make yourself comfortable or to light the barbecue in the evening.
Richard and Heidi are the best hosts you can imagine. They run the house with great attention to detail and have lots of tips for excursions, hikes, beaches and restaurants ready and are always nice and responsive.
The swimming pool is small but deep and invites you to jump in.
Regularly Oliver (cat) and Logan (dog) come by and get their strokes.
We enjoyed our time there very much and can highly recommend it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2023
We really spent an excellent stay at Koukouvayia villa. Not only the house is beautiful, quiet and offers all equipment you may need, but the kindness and consideration of Richard and Heidi for their guests makes this experience unforgettable. There are a lot of different beaches to discover and numerous Tavernas to taste in the area, as well as supermarkets and minimarkets less than 15mns by car. We also appreciated the fresh swimming pool and the outside showers. We do not want to stay anywhere else when we revert to Crete.
5 / 10·Sep 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay at Villa Koukouvayia . It was the perfect base for our exploration of Western Crete. Our hosts are expats from Maine, USA and have lived in Kissamos for a number of years. Initially, I did wonder whether it would be better to have local hosts, but in retrospect I am satisfied that our hosts were the best choice. In there time in Kissamos they have developed a wide number of contacts and they were able to provide a wealth of local information and valuable advice for the overseas visitor.In itself, this is truly a home away from home. They have been thoughtful and have anticipated every need. It is modern, clean and comfortable, literally, all you need are the clothes on your back and food.The tranquillity was overwhelming. Imagine looking out from every vantage point to see the twinkling Mediterranean and olive groves as far as the eye can see, waking up to the chime of bells in distant churches and in the evening the sound of crickets chirping in the groves. Imagine walking through the groves to local cafes, tavernas and shops and going home to jump in the pool on a hot afternoon. Far enough away from mainstream Kissamos to experience all these things, it is conveniently close enough if needs be. Your hosts are accessible if you want but if isolation is what you crave, you can have that too.This guest house is a gem and certainly value for money.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(58 Ratings)
The guests praised Villa Koukouvayia for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, sharp knives, welcoming hosts Richard and Heidi, small but deep swimming pool, and thoughtful details like groceries in the fridge. They highly recommend the villa.
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