Luxury rentals in Crete

I have stayed in many luxury villas around the world, including others in Crete. This is by far the most lovely, wonderfully managed and enjoyable villa I have stayed at. We were a group of 8. The owner went out of her way to accommodate our many and varied requests. She was patient with our occasional mishaps with her property, generous with her time and always friendly, kind and gentle in her approach. Georgia the housekeeper speaks fluent English and Yiannis the property manager was available 24/7 with anything we needed a hand with. The views from this property are exceptional, the comfort level is at the level of a Four Seasons Hotel, the private chef was extraordinary. I cannot recommend this property highly enough. Magnificent.

Greg’s house is beautiful. Very clean and comfortable. He is a great communicator and very helpful. We would very much recommend staying with him.

We had a wonderful 5 nights at this property, accompanied by our two teenaged children and my parents who are 79 & 81. It has panoramic views of the sea and surrounding Cretan landscape that are gorgeous, as are the grounds themselves. The house is accessed by an automated gate, so private and secure. The outside amenities are amazing and no detail has been spared, especially for families, as described in the listing. There is an elevator, which we predominantly used for luggage but is handy with older family members as the bedrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors. There are three bedrooms on the 2nd floor, all with their own en suite bathrooms, two with showers and one with a soaking tub. The top floor is its own suite with the stairs open to below so great if you are traveling with a family but maybe less so if you are four couples. The communication was excellent, with Roy responding to WA messages within moments, regardless of hour and the housekeeper came daily. We loved our stay!

Wonderful house and perfect pool for our four kids. We had a rental car which is a must to get to the nearby supermarkets which are only a five minute drive. Hosts very super attentive and helpful and we felt right at home from the first day.

The villa was exceptional, exceeded our expectations and even more beautiful than the photos. Everything was perfect and could not have asked for a better experience. I look forward to staying here again in the future.

The villa here was incredible. It look incredible in the images however in person it was even better. Great private location and very chilled. The host was possibly one of the best I’ve ever had. Super responsive, friendly & extremely helpful. The host even brought round snacks for us and little gift bags before we left. Definitely recommend. Thank you so much for everything and wish you all the best!

All was perfect, thank you for this wonderful stay !

We loved our stay at Olives and Thyme and wish we could have stayed forever. We arrived very late into the night on our first night and Lydia was there to greet us with some snacks and beverages and helpful information. The house was beautiful and great even for our young kids (ages 3 and 5). The proximity to sightseeing and beautiful beaches and supermarkets and restaurants was ideal. Lydia was available at all hours and such a kind and helpful human.

The villa is set in a stunning natural environment, offering peace and breathtaking surroundings. Inside, it’s both highly functional and beautifully designed, with every detail carefully thought out. The host is extremely kind, helpful, and responds very quickly — you can really feel that guests’ comfort and satisfaction are his top priorities. The villa meets the expectations of even the most demanding travelers. It’s a perfect choice for those seeking a quiet, exceptional place to relax and recharge. Highly recommended!