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No upfront payment
Free cancellation up to 30 days
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★★★★★ 100% 5-star stays • South Crete Specialists

Find your place in South Crete

The STAYS experience

Room to breathe
Homes in South Crete with space, thoughtful layouts, and natural light
designed for shared time and quiet moments alike.

Easy from the start
Clear information, simple arrival, and homes that are ready when you are.

Care, quietly present
Support when you need it, privacy when you don’t.

Informed, unhurried
Explore our guide to South Crete for places, routes, and local insight.

Planning your stay in South Crete?

Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or for a group retreat or special occasion – we’ll help you find the right home.

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When choosing where to stay in South Crete, take a look at our guide, where we break down the different regions and atmospheres.

Hospitality You Can Trust

We live and work in South Crete, and personally oversee every stay.

From preparation to support during your visit — everything is designed to feel seamless and considered.

When you book with STAYS, you speak directly with the people behind your stay.

Whether you’re here to slow down by the sea or to explore Crete more deeply, we take care of the details so your stay unfolds naturally.

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Secure Booking and payment
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We use Lodgify as our booking software to ensure secure and reliable reservations for our guests.

Flexible cancellation

  • Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

  • 50% refundable up to 14 days

  • No upfront payment (unless non-refundable rate)

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Personal support before and during your stay.

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Booking.com Traveller Award 2026 Crete Greece

Stays, as told by our guests

  • "The real stars though are the truly lovely guys who manage the site, genuine thanks to Serhat and Hamza who politely listened to me wittering on, fascinating recommendations and all round genuine rapport. Thank you both."

    ★★★★★
    —Rob P. 2024

  • "As for the local hosts, Hamza and Serhat, that was a first class service, probably the best support we ve had in 18 years of traveling."

    ★★★★★
    —Waldemar K. 2024

  • "Serhat and Hamza made a great holiday exceptional. They made it all so easy for us to enjoy our time away and to relax. Others should look to their example of hospitality."

    ★★★★★
    —William P. 2025

  • "We had the most amazing time in a villa managed by The Grove Crete. We loved every moments of it! Serhat and Hamza were very welcoming and carefully looked after us. We had a very comfortable stay and we would recommend these services to anyone looking for a peaceful home away from home. Thank you once again for your memorable hospitality, Serhat and Hamza!"

    ★★★★★
    —Micael H. 2025

  • "Wonderful villa! Great location for relaxing and 5 minutes to Agia Galini! Stunning view! Hamza and Serhat always available to make your stay memorable! Hope to visit you again soon!"

    ★★★★★
    —Maria M. 2025

  • We had a fantastic time! "Even before the trip, communication with Serhat and Hamza was excellent – prompt, friendly, and professional. Once on site, they provided us with great tips and were always available whenever we needed anything. You can tell that their guests' well-being is truly important to them. Thank you for your hospitality – highly recommended!"

    ★★★★★
    —Carolin N. 2025

This homepage is your gateway to secure booking and support — for regional travel insights, see our STAYS Journal.

Can’t find the perfect stay? We also offer a curated selection of off-market homes and can personally guide you based on your travel plans.

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