Mikro Livadi Special Lodges - Has an Eco Salt Water Pool - 150m from the Beach

Lovely design and accommodating suite! We stayed in Dafni lodge and it was perfectly equipped with everything we might have needed. Nice air conditioning, lovely pool in the garden that was lush green and beautifully taken care of. Great breakfast, such as all the meals we had there! The apartment was very clean, cleaning was renewed daily and also taking into account our hours requests (we were travelling with kids, so sometimes they would clean even late in the evening so as not to disturb us). Most important was the family that runs the place, they are most welcoming and warm, real sweet people making you feel that no request is too much. They have taken such nice care of us all, thanks so much and hope to be back one day. Warm hugs from us!

In the first instance, I think it should be clarified this place is not a hotel as it says on ***********, it is a series of 5 apartments, which are serviced to some extent (but not daily) and a nice restaurant. As we were three adults traveling together, we were looking for somewhere with two sleeping spaces, and this fit the bill. We were also looking to be outside of the main cities - and this is a lovely spot in the countryside. The apartments have a lovely pool (we did not have any of the issues the reviewer below had) and a fantastic view. The restaurant is also excellent (try the courgette flowers!) and gets very busy in the evenings. They have good air conditioning and a large fridge, though not all the pots, pans and cutlery you might want - for instance we had to ask for bowls. The owners of the apartments are very lovely, and very accommodating. However, I think it should be noted a number of items listed as available in the rooms were not there when we arrived (iron, safe, a lamp from the photos etc) so we had to request all of these, as well as there being no top sheet or duvets which we had to request. The flats are nicely cleaned, however some of the furnishing are used and damaged/dated and the flat we stayed in could use an interior renovation. For instance, the bathroom doesn't have a shower curtain or the ability to hang the showerhead anywhere. It also didn't have any towel racks in the bathroom - only far away across the living room. The light in the bathroom was also very dim, which we asked to be replaced and it was, and there was evidence of old 'sticky hooks' which had fallen off which gave the bathroom a haphazard air. The blinds were stained, the bed extremely creaky, and the decorative pillows stained. So overall, for a clean apartment, with a lovely pool, great restaurant and very nice and accommodating owners in an ideal location it is great. I just think the Lodges should be careful about classifying as a hotel, rather than rental apartments with a restaurant.

Our family of six - children 3 and 7, parents and grand-parents - enjoyed 10 perfect days in july during our stay at Mikro Livadi Special Lodges. The hardworking, very kind and extremely generous hosts went out of their way to spoil us and meet our wishes for especially vegan specialities from their all organic farm. The whole place is quiet and charming, withdrawn from the main road between Chania and Rethymno. The salt water pool is unique with a beautiful view to the mountains, and the beach is only five minutes away with with taverna, playground and free sunbeds. We had two neighbouring flats. Excellent cleaning. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Highly recommended!

We stayed at Mikro Livadi Special Lodges for 5 nights and we had great time! The room was comfortable and very clean with all the necessary equipment. The lodges are suitable for couples or families as they have a very nice garden and a excelent eco pool with salt water. The location is perfect, just 5’ walking to the beach(Episkopi beach). Also the town of Rethymno is only 10’ driving. The best part of the lodges is the family who runs the business. They are very friendly and welcoming . Malamatenia is the best cook , she did welcome us everyday with the best breakfast with Cretan products and her big smile. We also had dinner to the restaurant which was FANTASTIC, freshly cooked traditional cretan food, organic vegetables that Malamatenia’s husband Mr Aetos collects everyday from his own farm. (Try Sfakiani Pita, stuffed zucchini flowers, Kaltsounia , Greek Mousaka and local cheeses) Last but not least, Aggeliki is very helpfull . She gave us great tips for thing to do during our stay! We will definitely come back!! Special thanks again to all the FAMILY who took care of us everyday!

Magnificent place to spend your Cretan holidays. A stone's throw from the sea, simple but tidy apartments. Swimming pool and large garden. Restaurant attached. But the most extraordinary thing is the wonderful family that manage the resort. If you are in Crete you cannot, at least to eat, not go to mikro Livadi

Great place to spend nice, calm, relaxing vaccation in a small appartment complex surrounded by olive garden. Fantastic family owners. Great local food, recommend breakfast, dinner. Spacious appartments, fully equiped, tarrace, clean place. 5 min to the beach, where you find KYMA taverna with local food, sun beds and umbrellas. Not mamy people. Recommnend to rent a car to visit Rerhymno, Chania, Kurna lake, Balos and Elafonisi beaches, Maleme etc.

Just returned from an amazing week staying at Mikro Libadi Special Lodges. I love everything about it; architecture, family who runs the properties, the ECO SALT WATER POOL!! and of course the heavenly FOOD! What a beautiful place this is. The apartment was spotlessly clean, modern and with simple decoration and very spacious. A 7 minute walk from the wonderful organized beach Episkopi. The pool area is clean and the garden is gorgeously planned and maintained! The family is so friendly, there was always something to offer to us from their garden; figs, water melons, juices and took care all of our requests in a timely efficient way. This was our first visit at Mikro Livadi and we are already thinking of coming back in November! Thank you so much Malamatenia and family for taking care of us and spending this wonderful time in Crete! We miss you already!

I only have positive things to say about our experience here. The incredible generous & kind staff served delicious food from their farm to table restaurant (their moussaka was the best I've ever eaten) & they were so accommodating. Angelica & her Mother treated us so well, we would definitely recommend staying here. The room was large & had everything we needed with gorgeous views of the olive groves & mountains. The pool was a very tranquil setup. Our stay was so peaceful & the we were given lots of advice on local areas to visit (although we could have happily had never left the hotel!) Also the breakfast was divine (& it'll keep you going for most of the day!) We'd love to go back

The best lodge in Crete! Designed based on Bioclimatic architecture principle, well architected properties. We love this place and the salt water swimming pool is eco and so well placed with views to mountains and olive groves. This is a unique proposition for our family and we can have the best food in the area from the in house farm to the table restaurant! We come back again!