Afroditi is lovely hostess. We arrived late in the evening, but she still gave us a lovely welcome and was willing to open her Taverna to cook us a nice meal. She made a sacrifice for herself to accommodate a last minute change in the reservation, too. My large accommodation in this renovated circa 1700 large stone inn was perfect with period decorated furnishings, a washer, coffee maker, small fridge and even a wood fireplace walking in through a patio surrounded by flowers and vines. Afroditi's breakfast was delicious with yogurt, fresh pomegranates, eggs, orange juice and a freshly baked homemade pastry item filled with cheese (Greek name escapes me). Her homemade jam and olives were tasty, too. The pool is sparkling clean although it was a little cold for swimming mid October. There was plenty of parking with a beautiful garden to walk through beside it. It was so nice we stayed another night and ate supper the second night at the Taverna Afroditi and her husband own and run. It has great food and the most beautiful view of the vineyard and olive farmed valleys and mountains I saw in Crete. We drank red wine created right on the premises. As a special bonus Afroditi is also an artist and makes jewellery and other items to take home... I bought a lovely ring, bracelet, wedding shawl and crocheted wallet.

The accomodation is a magnificent historical villa located in a dreamy landscape, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. It is perfect if you want to explore the hills of Crete, but it is also a short drive from the closest beaches. The rooms are spacious, clean, and furnished with antique and stylish pieces. They are also equipped equipped with fridge and washing machine. The Villa has a very beautiful patio and pool with garden, where you can have the incredibly good homemade breakfast the host, Aphroditis, will make for you and make you feel just like at home. Overall our stay was incredibly enjoyable, filled with the sound of cicadas during the day and of crickets at night. It was very easy to relax in this marvellous landscape, also thanks to the good food that Aphroditis makes in the Taverna just in front, which has a stunning terrace with a view on the hills. We really recommend this Villa.

We found everything to be really good.

The hosts are very friendly. They greeted us with sweet grapes from their own vines. The property has a good character. Nice interior decorations. The location is up on the hills surrounded by olive and fruit trees. Very quiet with only the sound of nature.

Hot water for shower didn't work a couple of times. The broadband speed is a little slow but works fine.

We had a very nice stay at this charming hotel. The owners were not only kind but went above and beyond to assist us with anything we needed during our time there. The facilities were clean, reflecting a high level of care and attention to detail. Our room was tastefully decorated and thoughtfully appointed, creating a cozy ambiance. The family restaurant offering a splendid panorama of the overall area is conveniently located next to the hotel (operated by the same owners). All in all, it's a place where warmth, cleanliness, aesthetics, and convenience come together to create an enjoyable stay. PS: The parking space is located 1 min away from the room.

Apart from the fact that the small pool could have been cleaner, there is nothing in particular that I would change.

The place is very nice and unique. It is very quiet and peaceful, and the landscape and view, especially from the restaurant balcony, is amazing. The place was clean, and the owners were friendly and helpful. We loved that it's not in the middle of a big city but close to the main sites in the area.

The rooms were not exactly fit to a family as our son stayed with us in the same room on an extra, not so comfortable, bad.

Beautiful location, quiet. Friendly host. Breakfast was good.

Bathroom could have been cleaner. Shower head spray was very harsh, no adjustment to spray. Soap dish falling off the wall. Strong smell of wood fire in room. No air conditioner, requested a fan which arrived promptly.

This is our second stay at Villa Daskalogianni. It is a short and easy drive from Heraklion airport. Despite arriving at Villa Daskalogianni 3 hours later than planned because our plane had been diverted, Aphrodite was there to greet us, show us to a comfortable room before welcoming us to her taverna just 10m away. Much of taverna’s excellent food and wine is produced locally and we enjoyed eating there both nights of our stay. Aphrodite and her family are friendly and excellent hosts and will look after you well.

Nothing to complain about.

Such a dreamy, cool old house. Close to lots of wineries. Absolutely loved the views. The hospitality was wonderful. Definitely eat and watch the sunset at the taverna, one of the best meals we’ve had in Greece!

The walls and mattresses were a little thin.

Location, facilities, taverna on site

Amazing, peaceful location. Fabulous fresh food in the taverna and a lovely breakfast in the garden. A real treat - thank you!

Lack of air-con!