Family-friendly holiday rentals in Ferma

Our experience was fantastic, we enjoyed a perfectly relaxing holiday in a beautiful environment. Hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating, and even gave us gifts during our stay and to take home. Would definitely stay again and would recommend both the hosts and location wholeheartedly.

We have just had the most gorgeous family holiday at Villa Belle Helene . It is the perfect villa equipped to the highest standards both inside and out and exceeded all our expectations. Inside is spacious and all the rooms have excellent air conditioning which was very welcome in the heat. We spent a lot of time enjoying the outdoor areas, especially the pool and jacuzzi which were perfect to cool down in the heat and to enjoy. The sheltered area outside the lounge is perfect for eating and BBQs and the raised outdoor seating area with TV provides the opportunity to unwind in an evening. It is 10 mins walk up to Old Hersonnissus which has a lovely square with Tavernas and bars. Hiring a car is worthwhile to explore the island further but not essential as its easy to book taxis. Eleni and her family are absolutely lovely, they could not be more helpful and made us so welcome. We would absolutely recommend this villa and would love to stay again if we go back to Crete.

Perfect welcome, very kind and professional... The view is superb and the staff is always attentive... very friendly and excellent restaurant....and perfect breakfast. Accessible and very well maintained pool... And the extra services we requested were done with speed and understanding.... 10 out of 10 to this reservation! Congrats

We had a wonderful stay here. Very peaceful. Often all you will hear are the bells clanging from the local goats. Delicious food at the onsite taverna. Beautiful lodge, with special touches such as a bottle of wine waiting for us to congratulate us on our wedding. Of note, this villa is very high up in the mountains. If you're flying into heraklian airport that evening, it's a long and dark drive up some very narrow and winding roads, so you may want to make the drive in the daytime. It's about an hour drive up/down the mountain to any other town so be prepared to drive. But the scenery is beautiful...majestic mountains.

An amazing house with a very helpful and responsive host. Would stay again.

Anestis was extremely helpful and pleasant and the place is amazing! Great view and sound of the water which was very relaxing. Close to a great beach town which was walkable.

We spent part of our vacation in Aspasia's apartment. The apartment is on the first floor of a residential building, not far from the exit of Kalo Chorio. The landlords live on the ground floor and can be reached at any time for questions. The apartment is fully equipped and offers everything you need. Everything was clean, well-maintained and functional. We took some beautiful hiking tours in the area, and in the evening we were able to relax on the balcony with a view of the sea. Since the available parking spaces are on the main road, you should not choose a rental car that is too large.

The house was bigger and better than what we thought from the photos. Antonis is quick to respond and quickly sorted out if needed. Recommended! Short distance to most, but you should have a car.

We had a wonderful week at Ioannis's place! We were welcomed by his very kind mother, and felt right at home from the beginning. The beach a few minutes' walk away is beautiful and was quite quiet at the end of May. There are mini markets within walking distance, and supermarkets within five minutes' drive. The hills to the north are stunning, and we thoroughly enjoyed walking among them. Totally recommend!

if you want to have it quiet, it is the perfect place, Stella also gave good tips, among other things, a car rental (Tsoukos Rent a Car) which was very helpful for me to explore the surroundings ( several beaches and sights) flexibly. Restaurants, bars etc in the main town of Analipsi can also be reached in a few minutes' walk from the apartment. All in all, I highly recommend the apartment and I would like to book there again and again!

very nice place, good location, quiet, beautiful view, very nice cleaning lady. small downside: 1 hour late for the reception of the accommodation and a lot of mosquitoes in the apartment

A really enjoyable stay at Platankia. It was extremely well equipped and had everything you would need and more, only thing that would help would a microwave - the kids really enjoyed the toys that were in the beach basket and kept them entertained without the need for a TV etc. Be warned wifi is a bit slow but great if you want to disconnect from the Internet for a while. Some really great restaurants, would recommend Vespas for Pizzas and Vitsalo is great for seafood. Everyone in town is extremely friendly and kind and Myrtos is always contactable if you have any other queries. We enjoyed being able to pick oranges and lemons and made enough lemonade to sink a battleship! I really enjoyed the hmock and the slide and swing is great for children. It is extremely private as you have large greenhouses on both sides but at the same time it is super easy to walk into town. Overall I would definitely recommend this place and would come back. The gorge is worth seeing and lots of other stuff

We had a great stay at Katerina & Dimitra's apartment fantastic location for exploring this wonderful place everything we needed and more would not hesitate visiting again

The little apartment is located in a fishing village of Makry Gialos, in the far south East of the Island, full of nice restaurants but in a quiet spot, facing the sea. We found it very clean, set up with care. It has a good kitchen, a hair dryer, iron and board, and a very useful little book compiled by the host that described the surroundings. A little terrace and a lot of stray Cats around complete it. Reasonable price. A very good place to be.

The place is small but nice. Everything is very well thought out and the equipment is excellent. Everything is available even for the first breakfast. The location is also great and parking spaces nearby are always free. Check-in and checkout were completely hassle-free and George is always available and very nice. We can only recommend the apartment and would book it again at any time.

Great, spacious apartment in a complex with 3 pools (incl. children's pool) and a small snack bar. The beach of Makrygialos is beautifully flat and sandy and 3 minutes away by car. Shady trees line the shore, making it a perfect place for families with small children. You have to drive a little longer to get to the big supermarket, but there is also a fruit and vegetable shop directly along the street. Dimitri is very helpful and regularly checks the many plants in the front yard, so he is also very easy to reach. As a family, we would definitely come back and recommend the accommodation.

Audrey was really helpful sorting out transfers and a shopping for when we arrived. The villa and pool area is decorated to a very high standard. We would thoroughly recommend visiting it is a great holiday location

The place was simply amazing. Quiet, clean and beautiful. A nice pool and a beautiful big garden made the experience even better. Furthermore, Kostantinos was one of the most hospitable hosts I ‘ve ever had. Always responsive and helpful no matter the time. We would always come back and we recommend the place without any hesitation!

Well where to start!? First of all some context - we have been lucky enough to have holidayed in some amazing properties over the last twelve years or so, all across Europe: France; Portugal; Italy; Spain. But this experience has outshone them all. This property is utterly breathtaking: well appointed, tasteful, clean, the facilities and amenities were far beyond our expectations: Acres and acres of private outside space, like a garden of Eden - lovingly maintained, with a multitude of very special, unique, and varied spaces to suit any mood. An extensive outdoor kitchen, take your pick from barbecue, wood stove, and pizza oven… Inside we found perfectly furnished, super fast WiFi, two modern big screen TV’s with all bells and whistles, super cool remote control air conditioning in every room, 3 x WC’s 2 x bathrooms, washing machine/utility areas, 2 wonderful bedrooms, and the swimming pool is by far the best that we have ever experienced. An honour and a privilege to stay here.

We had a fabulous holiday at Ioanna’s place. It is a family affair and they were such gracious hosts with a welcome meal as well as some sweet treats along the way. Thanks so much to lovely Despina who gave us many tips on eating out and shopping. The photos are a fair representation of the property and it is situated within easy driving distance of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. The pool area is ideal for 4 people with comfortable sunbathing loungers. We ate out mostly in Elounda which is a lovely small town. The best meals we had were the fish dishes and local Cretan fayre. We visited Spinalonga after reading the book ‘the island’. Still worth it in spite of recent increases in costs. We preferred to go direct from Plaka on the ferry rather than take a tour where we would have been restricted to time. We also traveled into the hills to Kritsa where there are lovely jewellery and gift stores along the main thoughfare and Kritsa gorge is worth a visit. We take away special memories! X

Linda's daughter Sorcha greeted us from start to finish and was a fantastic host. Aside from the fact that the property was as advertised in every way, some of the best parts of our trip came from her recommendations. Great location, air conditioning, and wi-fi in a charming and clean home. Thank you you much Sorcha and Linda! Sean and Family

Overall, we felt very comfortable, were always well looked after and the apartment met our expectations. You have to know that in the evening hours one or the other plane also flies to Heraklion. A small supermarket is directly on site and a 2-minute walk away. Otherwise, a quick shopping or eating out by public transport is not so easy without a rental car. By car, everything is no problem in five minutes in a wide selection. The view and the apartment is very good. Swimming on site on foot in five minutes very possible below the apartment. This one was much more generous than expected. Overall, we will be happy to come back.

Great apartment with a great view of the entire city of Malia. Location private and alone on the mountainside above Malia, should/must have a car due to the location on the mountainside. Very kind and welcoming host who is easily accessible on the phone. Many great restaurants in the old town just below the mountainside. We've had a wonderful few weeks here.

Great communication from Anna who met us personally and provided helpful online guide. Stayed in apartment 10, whilst compact it was comfortable and had everything we needed and beautifully decorated. The location is up a hill with fabulous views from the terraces and pool area. Clean pool and warm enough to swim in mid May. Designated parking a short walk from the apartments. Lovely shaded garden terrace as well where we had breakfast enjoying the view and the cats! Highly recommend and would stay again