We stayed at Stella's Traditional Apps for a week during the summer of 2009 and it was a most lovely experience! Stella's is located above the remote village of Kato Zakro, near the more widely know archaeological site of the Kato Zakros Minoan Palace and the Vallay of the Dead hiking area. From Kato Zakros village it takes a 10... more

I visited Kato Zakros eleven years ago and stayed at George's Villas, which are now run by Stella. My friend and I had a wonderful stay. Stella and her family are warm and welcoming and she has thought of everything. Kato Zakros is a very special place and would be wonderful in the simplest of accommodation. However, Stella has thought... more

I've traveled around the world a lot and I would like to say that this place is unique.Ideal for relaxing,taste tradition,enjoy the sunny weather,be one with nature. The apartments are just amazing,like a piece of art.Stone built,with tremendous style,clean,with all the amenities you need and a big green garden.Sea is 5 minutes away on foot.I got the feeling that I... more

We arrived in the evening as Stella was on her way out, she directed us to our studio and the key was in the door. Our studio was exactly as it looked on the website. It was spotlessly clean and had everything you could wish for - I didn't need to bring my hairdryer - there were even cotton buds... more

Stella's extended family own the three delightful holiday 'villages' in Kato Zakros. Stella's is certainly the most mature and impressive with beautiful shady trees but Yiannis retreat next door has its own particular charm and I enjoyed its near perfect peace and tranquillity. more

We have traveled around the inland for 10 days, and this place is the best that we have known. It is very calm et romantic, with a lot of charm. In a word, incredible. more

For the last 30 years or so I have been travelling around the Greek mainland and lots of islands, my wife actually being from Santorini. Needless to say we've seen a lot in all that time and I think I can claim that over the years I have seen both heaven and hell in Greece. Once in a while you... more

I liked the drive to Kato Zakros, the nature is some of the most beautiful on my trip in Crete . Arriving at Stella`s , she was very welcoming , but she promised to come by the room later , she did not keep that. The room is nice and clean, but is does not get clean every day, not... more

We have just come back from 3 weeks in Kato Zakro. It was a first time in Crete a first time in Greece even. We have spent vacations in South Africa, Morocco, Florida and the south of France but nowhere have we enjoyed such peace and genuine hospitality as at Stella's. It is hard to put a finger one thing... more