Отель Melissa Apartments, Ано гея, Греция

This is a truly unique property. An old stone house refurbished into apartments, completely decorated with family memorabilia. It’s steps away from the town square where there are a couple of restaurants and coffee shops. It also has a well equipped kitchen if you want to cook in. The owner is fantastic.

Everything! Location, hostess Poppie’s greeting and support throughout my stay, the gorgeous traditional decor in the apartment, the view from the balcony and living area, fresh cherries from the garden.. It was such a wonderful experience!

This place is beautiful, magical and feels like staying at Grandma's house! The room, with high wooden ceilings, is decorated intricately with beautiful weavings and embroidery wall hanging and pillows that were made by the owner, Poppi, as well as many fun antiques. Poppi's shop is downstairs where she sells some of her art. She is very warm and friendly, and if you speak English and not much Greek, her son speaks fluid English and is very helpful and easy to message. The location is so convenient, close to the town square and the bus, but also enough removed from the town square so that if you don't want to join in with all of the evening Cretan festivities you can get some quiet and good rest. Very clean, comfy bed, and the fan keeps it cool. Also, nice lighting options. Beautiful grape vine covered balcony and sunsets! It was hard to leave!

The apartment was quaint and old-fashioned, with old family photographs and lots of old items. Walls were mostly bare stone. It is top-floor, with exposed roof beams. The balcony has a wonderful view over the rooftops to the mountains. The approach is up steep steps, so not suitable for disabled people. We especially liked the welcome we received from the owner, who lives in an apartment below. She is very friendly, and showed us her workroom, where she weaves clothing, carpets and lace on a primitive hand loom. There is a good taverna and cafes on the nearby town square. WiFi is excellent.

Lovely, kind and helpful, hardworking and talented caretaker. Great to meet Poppy, the resident weaver and wise, cheerful custodian od the house. I felt lucky to stay at such a unique place. Beautiful view of the mountains. Quiet, cosy, friendly and unforgettable. Good value. Beautiful handmade traditional crafts available. Thank you Poppy x