An elegant holiday home in Vryses.
Efis House offers a comfortable holiday home in Vryses, in the Amari valley of Crete. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, a lush garden, and free WiFi throughout the property.
The village sits under Mount Kedros, with Psiloritis rising across the valley. No resorts, no strip, just a quiet mountain village in the green heart of the island.
Walk straight out into it.
You do not need the car to fall in love with this place. The old farm and goat tracks start where the lane ends.
Wander the lanes and tracks
Step out and the tracks climb straight into the hills through the olive terraces, the valley opening up below you. No trailheads, no signposts, you just walk until you feel like turning back.
Over to Gourgouthi
Keep going over the shoulder of the hill and you drop into the next hamlet, Gourgouthi. There is honestly not much there, but that is half the point out here: the walk is the thing, not the destination.
Patsos gorge
The Patsos (Agios Antonios) gorge is a short drive away, with shade, water and a little cave-church for the heat of the day.
The house, the village, the views.
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
The home features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom and a washing machine, with a balcony, terrace and outdoor seating area.
Two separate units. Take just one for a quiet couple's getaway, or book both and the whole place opens up for a larger group, perfect for a family reunion or a gathering of friends.
Pool with a view
Cool off looking out over the valley.
Garden & sun terrace
Shaded outdoor seating, the real living room.
Fireplace & BBQ
Warm winters, grilled summer nights.
Full kitchen
Plus a private bathroom and washing machine.
A/C & free WiFi
Comfortable, and connected throughout.
Free parking
Bicycle parking too; pet-friendly.
Also: balcony, terrace and outdoor seating, express check-in and check-out, family rooms.
The practical bit.
You are sat squarely between Crete's two coasts, so the sea is about the same distance either way. Pick your beach by the wind, not the map: head north to Rethymno, or drop south to Plakias and Preveli. The Amari is mountain country, so a hire car is the way to roam it, but once you have parked at Efis House the best of it is on foot.
Come and stay.
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