If you are looking for an authentic Greek vacation, a relaxing rural silence, a holiday with content and interest, the Blue Daisy House is the place for you.
The house is an old stone one that has been renovated with an emphasis on preserving historical details and unique design.
The space
The Blue daisy house is designed to accommodate up to 5 people. 4 people in 2 bedrooms and 1 in upper floor living room
Guest access
Bedroom 1
A spacious bedroom with a double bed, wardrobe closet, a seating area, and adjacent bathroom
Bedroom 2
You will find a separable double bed for two single beds, and a wardrobe closet
Ground floor Common areas
A spacious shower room built on an ancient wine press, a passageway between rooms, stairs to the first floor
Upper floor
On the upper floor, you will find a living room with a seating area and music center, desk, fitted kitchen fully equipped for 6 persons, and dining area
Outdoors
Garden, Courtyards, vegetable and herb gardens, olive trees, well, 2 balconies
Notes
We exchange the house only for one week period (Monday to Monday)
The house is not suited for people who are suffering from mobility impairment
Cleaning and laundry fees of 70 euro + 10 euro tourist tax are compulsory. To be paid directly to cleaner upon arrival
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Budget
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Mountains
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Accessibility
Easy entrance
Accessible switches
Accessible door handles
Accessible tap hardware
Accessible windows
Accessible parking space
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
Click on availability periods to see exchange types and descriptions.
Available
Neighbourhood
In a small village called Kallergos in the center of Crete in the vicinity of endless olive trees, lays the perfect home for your next vacation. This is a traditional stone house, part of which was built 200 years ago and some of it 100 years ago
Getting to my home
The house is in a perfect location in the center of Crete:
70 km from Heraklion airport, 90 km from Chania airport
22 km from Rethymno, 10 km from a wonderful beach, and 5 km from the nearest town, Perama, where you can get whatever you need.
The location of the house is a great starting point for day trips around Crete.
Nearest airport
70 km from Heraklion airport, 90 km from Chania airport
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!
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
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!
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:)
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! ;-)!
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.
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.
It was a great pleasure to get to know Uri and Aliza personally and to be able to make my two homes in Vienna and Lunz am See available to them for their big European project! I would have liked to have spent more time with you!
Wonderful guests, great people!
If you long for Lunz too much, just come back!
We had the pleasure of meeting Aliza & Uri, before we left for the airport.
A lovely couple, who we immediately felt very comfortable with.
Communication beforehand and during the exchange , was quick & easy.
Everything was fine when we returned. We would recommend hosting with Uri & Aliza.
Thanks for the beautiful drawing, that was left for us on our return.
Aliza posted photos of our house on social media, which I found particularly fascinating, to see our house through her eyes.
We hope to meet again.
Uri and his wife were the perfect guests, had good communication before the exchange and we even received a very kind gift from them:)
Uri and Aliza were very respectfull to our house and cats. Communication went very smooth and we recommend Uri and Aliza as a guest in your house!
Gwen and her family stayed with us in Crete. The communication with them was excellent. They looked after our house throughout their stay and left it in perfect condition. They are highly recommended.
Eve and her family stayed with us in Crete. The communication with them was excellent. They looked after our house and left it in perfect condition throughout their stay.
Amber and her family stayed with us in Crete. The communication with them was excellent. They looked after our house throughout their stay and left it in perfect condition.
Melinda and her family left our house in a perfect condition. They are highly recommended as guests
Dagmar and Georg stayed with us in Crete. The communication with them was excellent. They looked after our house throughout their stay and left it in perfect condition.
Fiona and Martin stayed with us in Crete. The communication with them was excellent. They looked after our house throughout their stay and left it in perfect condition.
Martin even contributed to the house with gardening work and small carpentry repairs
We stayed at Dagmar's house in Vienna. A classic Viennese apartment in the 7th district is tastefully furnished and Dagmar's personal touch is evident everywhere. The apartment is well equipped and very spacious. The neighborhood is very pleasant and full of cafes and restaurants. The environment is great and the proximity to all the sites of interest is excellent.
Thank you dear Uri and dear Aliza! Hope you 'arrived' safely!
Fiona and Martin's house in southern Germany, close to Stuttgart is great. This is a house converted from an old barn into a comfortable and well-equipped residence. Outside there is a small garden full of vegetables and spices which we enjoyed very much.
When we arrived at the house Fiona and Martin welcomed us with coffee and local pastries. We received excellent explanations from them about the house and the possibilities in the area.We stayed there for a week and it served us as an excellent point for sightseeing trips to the Romantic Road, the Black Forest, Heidelberg and Tübingen
Melinda house in Skerries, where you can get one of the best fish & chips in Ireland is beautiful and very cozy.
The entire house is very well equipped and we enjoyed our stay there very much. The house is very close to the sea and the whole surrondings is green, green and.....green.
Dublin is an hour away by train.
Communication with Melinda was excellent and she even arranged 2 bikes for us. Thanks for this exchange.
We had a great time at Sebastian house. The house is well equipped and very comfortable. We used the house as a base for exploring this part of Belgium.
Sebastiamn did everything that we will feel Just like home. Recommended
Xander and Marloes left our house in a perfect condition. Communication was excellent and Xander helped a lot with public transportation issues
Xander house in Deventer is beautiful and very cozy. The entire house is very well equipped and we enjoyed our stay there very much..The house is very close to the beautiful old city of Deventer. Go there, it's a hidden gem.
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