- schöne Ferienunterkunft für Kleinfamilie (Eltern mit Kind) (nicht geeignet für sehr kleine Kinder, da Treppe zur Kinderschlafebene sehr steil) - sehr ruhig gelegen, phantastische Aussicht von der Terrasse - idealer Ausgangspunkt für alle Ziele im Osten Kretas - für einen Urlaub fernab vom Touristen-Trubel unbedingt zu empfehlen

Olive view is truly delightful, wonderful view over the valley it feels very secluded but very near the village and tavernas. It has everything for our comfort and excellent recommendations for visits. Would really recommendations Olive View and Julie to anyone visiting the area

Olive View lives up to its name . It was just as we thought it would be in the region of Neapoli surrounded by olive groves with stunning views- we hired a car and could park at the top of the property near the renovated windmill which is a great landmark for locating the property - it’s easy to get to Hersonissos and Malia and in the opposite direction to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Julie is a great host and very informative. It was lovely to sit out on the terrace at night listening to the different sounds around and the stars. Would highly recommend

A credit to the owner (Julie) who has renovated this delightful house to the very highest standard.....well equipped, you will want for nothing in the way of fixtures and fittings. Julie is very pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable, having lived in Crete for over 25 years. There’s little she doesn’t know about the island. I can recommend this property without hesitation. It’s in a very small village tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Lord Lucan could be living next door and you’d never know!

The property is in a fantastic picturesque location. It's out of the way but still only 15 minutes drive to the beaches and touristy places. We enjoyed eating out locally most nights and all restaurants offered good food and good prices particularly the local taverna in the village of nikithianos. The owner of the property is a wealth of information having lived on the island for many years. The property itself is a fantastic place to stop and has lots of charm and character. It was our first visit to crete and was very memorable as we were over for our daughters wedding. We have loved every minute of our stay and will hopefully make a return visit.

This cottage was one of the best appointed that we have stayed in. The standard is extremely high, right down to having two showers which was a real bonus, my partner and I got one each! The patio is a real sun trap getting sun from morning right through to around 8pm in August, still hot enough to sunbathe! The view is spectacular over the valley and at night the sky is full of stars. We never sat indoors at all, we spent the entire time on that patio except for sleeping and bathing. I loved to lie down on the lounger at night just looking up at the stars enjoying the tranquility and we saw several shooting stars over the fortnight as well as a regular "flying" visit from an owl. We had lots of little feline visitors and got rather attached to one toothless little chap who visited us every night. For a cat lover like me it was a real treat. One thing that was missing though was a barbecue, but this didn't spoil our holiday in the slightest. Also being very keen cooks eager to try cooking local food we could have done with some extra lighting in the kitchen. We tried several local food markets and Aghios Nikolaos was excellent. We couldn't believe how much fresh food we got for our money, and the quality was superb. The taverna in the village was very atmospheric, we asked for a beer and a red wine and the wine came as a carafe which gave me 4 glasses. It also came with meze which filled us up nicely, an unexpected treat and all for just 10 euros! The only downside was some dogs barking nearby constantly during the day a few times but after a polite word with the owner the problem was solved with no hassle at all. We loved this little cottage and Julie was a great source of information too. Even though the cottage is very near the road you really don't hear a thing, we forgot the road was there, no road noise at all. We slept very soundly every night! There are so many little villages to see, we stayed away from most of the big tourist atractions so we felt we experienced a more authentic experience. Plaka was my favourite place by far but I was very pleasantly surprised by Aghios Nikolaos, having been there many years ago. It is a nicely sized cosmpolitan place but not noisy and tasteless like so many tourist places nowadays. All in all a great holiday.

We had a wonderful time at Julie’s place. Julie was very helpful with tips about special places to visit and information about the region. The little stone house is a special place to see the Mountains across the way and have a quiet evening in the terrace. I highly recommend! Thanks Julie

A beautifully restored stone house on the edge of the village. The views over the olive tree covered hills from the large south facing terrace are wonderful. It is well equipped with lovely features inside. I appreciated the bath and cotton bedding. The house was very clean for our arrival and Julie had provided us with her own oil and a bottle of lovely white wine - both very much appreciated. She was very good at communicating and responding to enquiries. We had a wonderful week in this Cretan rural location, but close enough to the national road to be able to get to places east and west very easily. Perfect!

Olive View hosted by Julie, lived upto and exceeded all our expectations from the very first minute to when we left 4 days later. The tranquility of the area having driven through some very typical resort style areas from Heraklion made it all the more perfect. The small village with its local taverna when combined with the outstanding view over the olive growing valley, and only a short drive up the hill to Neapoli, a lively local district town, places the property in an ideal location for exploring further afield, away from the hustle and bustle and the more known tourist areas of the north and east coasts. The complete renovation of a former derelict barn by Julie has been tastefully done, with attention to detail well beyond expectation. The furniture and fittings used all complement each other and makes the stay at Olive View all the more enjoyable. Julie’s knowledge of the area from over 25 years experience in the location helped greatly. She was able to point out various locations and sites not on the tourist map which were a MUST to see. We can highly recommend Julie’s Olive View to those travellers seeking something traditional and representative of the local life on Crete.

Julie was very friendly and hospitable and communications were good. The cottage was well equipped including dvd player with dvds supplied. The wine and olive oil were a nice touch. The terrace was great with sunshine early till late with stunning views to the mountains. The village was friendly and traditional with good options for eating out. Don't be put off staying by the main road as it is set back and down the hill so there is no noise from it. We loved the area for walks.

The property is very homely and comfortable. It is situated in the hills with beautiful views but there is easy access to local villages and the town. It is just off the the main road that takes you to the rest of the island. We had a great stay and would highly recommend staying here. The landlady is great and is a good source of local information. We will definitely be visiting again.

We had a brilliant week exploring this area of Crete. Olive View is well placed to easily access a wide range of sites, historical, scenic, city and beach. Julie provided a lot of helpful information on where to go. We had a car but there was a also bus stop just outside. The cottage was perfect, very tastefully decorated, comfortable and with a fabulous view. I loved sitting on the terrace in the early mornings watching the sun creep into the valley. The local taverna, recommended by Julie, was wonderful, very friendly and unbelievably cheap too! It was a pleasure to share a meal there with Julie on our last night.