A hillside above Sivas in the south of Crete: three separate houses, one shared infinity pool, and a view that runs from the mountains to the sea. The village is a five-minute walk downhill.
Explore the houses
We designed these houses for ourselves — and it shows. Earth-covered roofs and board-formed concrete settle the buildings quietly into the landscape, while floor-to-ceiling windows do the opposite: they open every room to the valley, the mountains, and the sea beyond.
From your terrace you look across olive groves to the ancient Minoan palace of Phaistos, with the Psiloritis massif rising behind. The hillside layout gives each house real privacy — guests regularly tell us they felt like they had the pool to themselves.
And when you want company: the village of Sivas is a five-minute walk downhill, with family-run tavernas open year-round.
Open-plan living with views in every direction, two bedrooms, a serious kitchen, fireplace, and two outdoor spaces.
Designed to disappear into the hillside — valley views from your bed, two private patios, and a secluded outdoor shower.
The same quiet architecture one terrace down: Cocomat bed, compact kitchen that misses nothing, patio facing the mountains.
The Main House and both guesthouses together, with the pool to yourselves. We built it this way to host our own family and friends: separate houses so nobody is on top of anyone, one pool so everyone still ends up in the same place.
Direct rates — below what you'd pay on Airbnb, with cleaning and tourist tax included. Minimum stays: 5 nights in the guesthouses, 6 in the Main House. Final quote on inquiry.
You pay less than on Airbnb, we receive more — we split the difference with you. Simple bank transfer, 50% deposit to confirm.
You deal with us, Emmett and Antigoni, from first question to checkout — beach tips, bed setups, late checkout when the calendar allows.
Superhosts on Airbnb since 2024. Booking direct gets you the identical stay — Cocomat beds, Korres soap, filtered water, a proper welcome.
The village is a five-minute walk downhill, with tavernas that stay open through the winter. Kommos and Matala are about fifteen minutes by car, and the Minoan palace of Phaistos sits on the ridge across the valley, in view from the terrace.
Mild winters, a well-heated house, and a sea view to work from. Floor heating, a fireplace with a stocked wood pile, high-speed satellite internet, a real kitchen, and a washing machine — the things long stays actually need.
Long stays & winter →
"Absolutely incredible place — the best Airbnb we have ever stayed at. It exceeded expectations, which were already high."
"The house was superb, very comfortable, perfectly equipped and ideal for our family. […] If we come back to the area, we won't hesitate for a second to book your place again."
"What a beautiful little cottage with a fantastic view of the mountains. Lovingly thought out, very clean and furnished to a high standard. The daily sunset by the pool was beautiful."
"Really love the calmness and how remote the area is, with nice restaurants in walking distance and wonderful beaches just a short 10 minute drive away."
A lot of these end the same way — they want to come back. Several guests already have.
Send us your dates and party size and we'll reply within 24 hours with availability and a direct quote — lower than the platforms, with nothing hidden. A 50% deposit confirms your dates; the balance is due four weeks before arrival.
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