Book Directly with Amazing Villas in Crete
Ask Argyris before you book
The right villa depends on more than your dates and the number of bedrooms.
It depends on who’s coming, how you like to spend your days, whether you prefer village life or somewhere more private near the coast, how the bedrooms work, and what matters most to your group.
Amazing Villas in Crete is an owner-managed collection of private villas near Rethymno, Crete. When you book direct, I’ll talk you through the differences between the villas and help you pick the one that really fits.
Ask Argyris before you book — because the right villa depends on your group, not only on dates and bedrooms.
Why book directly?
Booking directly with Amazing Villas in Crete is not simply a way to complete a reservation online.
It’s the chance to talk to me before you book: ask the questions that matter to your group, understand how the villas really differ, and choose with confidence.
A villa can look right in photographs. Whether it is the right match for your group is a different question. That is what a direct conversation with Argyris is for.
Personal help choosing the right villa
Each villa in the Amazing Villas in Crete collection has its own character, layout and setting.
Villa Asteri and Villa Myrrini are both in Asteri Village and suit different group sizes and layouts. Villa Kitron, also in Asteri Village, has three bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom and a large first-floor veranda. Villa Argiris is in Stavromenos, in a more private setting near the coast with panoramic sea views.
Tell me who’s coming, what matters most and how you picture your days. I’ll explain how the villas differ and point you to the one that suits you best.
This tends to be especially useful for:
- families with children of different ages
- groups that need a specific bedroom or bathroom arrangement
- guests travelling with older relatives or anyone with mobility considerations
- friends who want more privacy between bedrooms
- guests choosing between a village setting and a more private coastal base
- stays involving more than one villa
The aim is to help you choose the villa that suits your group, not simply the first available option.
Or look for yourself: compare the villas · which villa fits your stay
Villa Asteri, The Carpenter’s House · Asteri Village
Villa Kitron · Asteri Village
Villa Myrrini · Asteri Village
Villa Argiris · Stavromenos
Direct answers before you book
When you book directly, you can ask detailed questions about the villa before confirming your stay.
This may include the bedroom arrangement, internal or external steps, pool layout, nearby amenities, distances, arrival logistics or anything else that may affect your group.
Where a detail needs to be checked, we will check it rather than give you a generic answer.
Cretan Breakfast Basket — included with every direct booking
When you book directly with Amazing Villas in Crete, the Cretan Breakfast Basket is included free of charge for all villas and all dates.
It’s a welcome of local food for your first morning in Crete: Cretan olive oil, cheese, olives, bread, paximadi, jam, seasonal fruit and herbs. We put it together for your stay, so the quantities depend on how long you’re staying and how many of you there are.
No prior request or minimum stay is required.
A direct relationship with the people behind the villas
Amazing Villas in Crete is a small, owner-managed collection. Booking directly means you know who you are speaking with from the first message.
Before you book and while planning your stay and arrival, you can communicate directly with Argyris.
Argyris Skordilis · Owner and host
Practical local and arrival guidance
Because Amazing Villas in Crete is based in the area, the guidance you receive reflects the actual setting of each villa rather than a standard list sent to every guest.
Argyris can help you think through:
- which airport is more practical for your arrival and group
- whether a car is the right choice for your stay
- what to plan for your first evening
- which beaches and villages are closest to your villa
- local tavernas and food worth knowing about
- how to make the most of the area around you
What direct booking includes
Choose with confidence
Understand the practical differences between the villas before you book.
Ask before you book
Get clear answers about layouts, steps, pools, location and arrival planning.
Begin with a taste of Crete
Every direct booking includes the Cretan Breakfast Basket free of charge.
How you pay, and what the price covers
You pay by card, on the payment page of our booking engine — the same system that holds the availability. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted. Your card details go to the booking engine, not to us.
We will never ask you to pay by bank transfer, and we will never ask for your card number by email or message. If anyone writes to you in our name asking for a transfer, it is not us. Tell Argyris.
The price you are shown already includes VAT, the Cretan Breakfast Basket, linen and towels. There is no cleaning fee, no service fee and no booking fee. The one sum handed over separately is the Greek government climate resilience fee (€15 per night from April to October, €4 from November to March) — it is already inside the price you see, you pay it at the villa during your stay, not with the deposit, and if you do not arrive it is not charged.
The deposit, the date the balance is due and the cancellation terms for your dates are shown by the booking engine before you confirm, and repeated in your confirmation email. Read them there rather than assume — they are part of what you are agreeing to.
Travel insurance is worth having this far from home, especially for a group, where one person’s change of plan affects everyone. We don’t sell it and earn nothing from it; the choice of provider is yours.
Not sure which villa fits your group?
You do not need to decide only from photographs and bedroom counts.
Tell Argyris:
- how many adults and children are travelling
- the ages of any children
- whether anyone has mobility considerations
- your preferred dates
- the bedroom arrangement you need
- whether you prefer village atmosphere, sea views or greater privacy
- anything that is especially important for your stay
He will help you understand which villa is the best match.
The right villa depends on your group, not only on dates and bedrooms.
Questions about booking direct
What does booking directly with Amazing Villas in Crete involve?
It means you deal with me directly: I own the villas, run them and know every detail. I’ll help you choose the right villa, answer the detailed questions before you book, and give you practical tips about the area and your arrival.
Is the Cretan Breakfast Basket included with every direct booking?
Yes. It is included free of charge across the Amazing Villas in Crete collection, for all dates and all lengths of stay.
Do I need to request the basket before arrival?
No. No prior request is required.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for the basket?
No. There is no minimum stay requirement.
What does the basket contain?
A selection of local products: Cretan olive oil, cheese, olives, bread, paximadi, jam, seasonal fruit and herbs. The exact selection and quantities may vary according to the length of stay and the size of the booking.
Can Argyris help me choose between the villas?
Yes. Share your group details, preferred dates and what matters most to your stay. Argyris can explain the practical differences between the villas and help you identify the most suitable one.
What questions can I ask before booking?
You can ask about bedroom arrangements, bathrooms, steps, pool layout, location, nearby amenities and arrival logistics — before you confirm your stay.
Is the Cretan Breakfast Basket available to Member Club guests?
Yes. Member Club guests also receive the Cretan Breakfast Basket when booking directly. It is not a member-only benefit — it is included with all direct bookings.
How do I pay?
By card, on the payment page of our booking engine — the same system that holds the availability. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted. Your card details go to the booking engine, not to us.
Will you ever ask me to pay by bank transfer?
No. We will never ask you to pay by bank transfer, and we will never ask for a card number by email, by message or over the phone. If anyone writes to you in our name asking for a transfer, it is not us — please tell Argyris.
Is anything added at the end?
No. The price you see already includes VAT, the Cretan Breakfast Basket, linen and towels. There is no cleaning fee and no service fee. The only sum handed over separately is the Greek government climate resilience fee (€15 per night from April to October, €4 from November to March), which is already inside the price you see and is paid at the villa during your stay, not with the deposit; if you do not arrive, it is not charged.
Where do I find the cancellation terms?
The deposit, the date the balance is due and the cancellation terms that apply to your dates are shown by the booking engine before you confirm, and repeated in your confirmation email. They are part of what you agree to, so it is worth reading them there rather than assuming.
Should I take travel insurance?
We think it is sensible for a trip this far from home, particularly for a group, where one person’s change of plan affects everyone. We do not sell insurance and we earn nothing from it — the choice and the provider are yours.
Book directly, with confidence
Contact Argyris before you book. Ask the questions that matter to your group. Choose your villa with a clearer picture of what your stay will be like.
