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Non-Reciprocal exchange 5 nights Oct 2026

Martina Verified

26 exchanges218 nights35 feedback

Uri's home is one of a kind! It's an old, traditional Cretan house renovated with excellent taste. It features a lot of recycled materials, old stones, and unique stencil decorations. We especially loved the kitchen and the terrace, which offers an unobstructed view of the surrounding olive trees and the friendly neighborhood cats that come to visit. If you like old houses with personality, this is the perfect place for you. The location is away from the main tourist areas, but you can easily reach the sea, the mountains, and nearby cities. A car is necessary. Thank you Uri for letting us stay in your beautiful home!

Non-Reciprocal exchange 7 nights Oct 2025

Abbie Verified

13 exchanges150 nights17 feedback

Blue Daisy house is exactly as you see in the pictures; a beautiful restoration with lots of thoughtful artistic details. We loved seeing the restoration process in the photo book that is in the house. We visited beautiful Cretan villages, took a cooking class, hiked in the mountains and swam in the sea-perfect! The house has a wonderfully cosy feel to it, perfect for relaxing with wine and a good book after a day of exploring. Communication was prompt and easy with Uri before and during our stay. Thank you Uri for a wonderful holiday!

Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Oct 2025

Harley and Nima Verified

11 exchanges104 nights13 feedback

Uri and Aliza have made a stunningly beautiful home in the back country of Crete. Their attention to detail and artistic taste are extraordinary. The home is comfortable and a great getaway from the crowds on the beaches and tourist sites of Crete, while remaining accessible. Uri was always available for help and the communication was always smooth. I strongly recommend the Blue Daisy house! We are looking forward to hosting Uri and Aliza next summer.

Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Oct 2025

Christine Verified

4 exchanges134 nights7 feedback

Our stay at Uri and Aliza’s house was delightful! The house itself although in a small hamlet is in a good location to reach the beaches and numerous archaeological sites. Having been faithfully renovated in traditional style using all recycled materials it has a very homely historical feel.. Aliza’s artistic touch is everywhere and so tastefully done. The island of Crete has everything from fabulous food , mountains, gorges, clear sea for swimming and beaches of all different types. We (four adults) enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and looked forward to coming back to Blue Daisy house at the end of each day where the hamlets dog Bilbo and the neighbours cats were waiting with a very welcome wag of the tail and meowing!.. The plunge pool wasn’t open for us being October however must be wonderful in the warmer summer days… Thank you Christine and Richard Banat

Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Aug 2025

Melinda

44 exchanges294 nights47 feedback

Great home in the heart of beautiful Crete.) Is was even better than 2 years ago, thank you Uri!!!

Non-Reciprocal exchange 7 nights Oct 2024

Nancy Verified

32 exchanges305 nights44 feedback

We had an incredible week long stay at the Blue Daisy house. The home is beautifully restored - you feel you’re in a bygone era but with modern comforts. We loved being out in the countryside and exploring the villages and sites nearby. Archaeological sites, museums, quaint villages, hiking, beaches and amazing food. Truly a unique experience we highly recommend.

Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Sep 2024

Efti Verified

12 exchanges155 nights19 feedback

Uri and Aliza's home is breathtakingly beautiful. They did a great job renovating a 200+ year stone house, keeping the character of the home while updating it to have modern amenities. It is about one hour from Heraklion, the largest city in Crete, so we rented a car for a week. One of the highlights of our visit was to swim with the fishes in the warm, refreshingly clear water. Thank you for letting us staying at your house

Non-Reciprocal exchange 7 nights Aug 2024

Gwen Verified

10 exchanges62 nights12 feedback

Wow - what can we say! We had the most amazing week at Uri and Aliza's unique place in rural Crete. We enjoyed avoiding the tourists and experiencing their restored 200 year old house - their outdoor traditional pizza oven is class! Their home is perfectly located to explore the culture and traditions of the island, with a rental car we made it from Chania in the east to Spinalonga (of 'The Island' fame) in the West... and everywhere in between. We visited historical monasteries, learned about bees and honey making, visited olive groves, did some gorge walking, saw amazing potters at work in a local village and of course visited local restaurants and beaches. Truly an amazing experience. Anna, their house keeper, was always on hand for tips too. We would highly recommend an exchange with Uri and Aliza - five stars from us!

Non-Reciprocal exchange 7 nights Jul 2024

Eve Verified

1 exchange7 nights1 feedback

Uri and Aliza gave us the chance to spend a week in their beautiful Blue Daisy House. It is a magical place, perfect for recharging your batteries, taking your time and admiring the landscape. The renovation of the house is remarkable, it's simple, without superfluities, but everything is there, nothing is missing. We were able to discover the wonders of Crete, from north to south. Thank you again Uri and Aliza, we look forward to welcoming you to Nantes! Eve, Cyril and Aglaé

Non-Reciprocal exchange 7 nights Jun 2024

Amber Verified

6 exchanges131 nights10 feedback

We enjoyed a magical week in Uri's lovingly restored home in the countryside of Crete. The house itself was a true piece of art--the perfect mix of creative, historic, and homey. We loved the opportunity to stay in a less-touristy area of the island and had a great time exploring the surrounding towns while being an easy drive from major sites. We found the space to be perfect for our family of five--big enough to cook meals and play games on the porch. Uri was a lovely exchange partner--very organized and communicative. We also had a great experience with Anna, the house manager who is local to the island and a fantastic resource during the swap. We're grateful to them both for providing a wonderful stay. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to spend time on Crete!

Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Sep 2023

Melinda

44 exchanges294 nights47 feedback

Uri's and Aliza's place is magical - in the mountains of beautiful Crete, a rellay old house "rebuilt" with the utmost care and passion. We had a great time there, the house satisfied all our needs, it was quiet, peaceful, practical and comforted our family of little kids very well. Ideal for tours by car, we visited many amazing places in Crete (from Elafonisi to Agois Nikolaos). We would be happy to return whenever we can:)

Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Sep 2023

Dagmar Verified

35 exchanges270 nights39 feedback

A very special old stone house in a small village in Crete! Made into what it is today, or already is, with an incredible amount of love and skill. Georg and I were at the Blue Daisy at the beginning of May. Spring in Crete with the intoxicating scent of the wild herbs that grow nearby. Communication with Uri was a pleasure from the start. Before, during and after our stay. The “support” on site was also really great! After a long winter in Austria and a lot of work in the spring, we were really looking forward to Crete, the sun, light and the sea. Well......... The weather was really bad. Surprise! Wind, storm, cold and rain! Fun stop!!! Well, we made the best of it. What to do?!? Luckily, there is tons to do, discover, love in Crete! It's just a shame that we weren't able to enjoy the outside areas of the house too often due to the weather. The house is something very special. Unique! Definitely not ideal for everyone. A great experience for us!! I can highly recommend Blue Daisy and the hosts, Uri and Aliza!! Apparently the sun mostly shines on Crete! ;-)!

Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Sep 2023

Fiona & Martin Verified

18 exchanges173 nights21 feedback

We really enjoyed our exchange at Uri & Aliza‘s house , in a very small village, Where they have created a peaceful retreat to the hustle & bustle of the Island.. Although its just 30 mins away from the beach & city. We loved the creative use of re-using materials that have had a previous life, along with the art work that is throughout the House.. We did some hiking in the area, exploring some of the ancient History, and local villages. Explored different beaches and The Local food. But, we also spent a lot of time just relaxing in the Garden. Listening to the sound of almost silence, We would definitely recommend staying here. If you want to enjoy a peaceful rural setting, but with the sound & energy of the city , very reachable. We would definitely look forward to repeating an exchange.

Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Jul 2023

Xander Verified

9 exchanges93 nights11 feedback

The Blue Daisy House is a wonderfull old Greek-style house, renovated to the modern needs. It has all the things you need to enjoy both the cozy countryside, and visit the beatifull beaches and cities Crete has to offer.