Welcome to Traditional Villas Askyfou, a unique mountain retreat on the beautiful Askyfou plateau in southern Crete. The property consists of two nearby villas — Villa Askyfou and Serenity Cave Villa — which can be booked either individually or together, making them ideal for couples, families, groups of friends, retreats, celebrations, and special events. Built with respect for traditional Cretan architecture, both villas combine authentic stone-built design with modern comforts. Natural stone walls, warm interiors, and carefully curated details create an inviting atmosphere that reflects the rich heritage of the region. Guests can enjoy spacious living areas with working fireplaces, underfloor heating, soundproof windows, and fully equipped kitchens featuring Nespresso machines and all essential cookware. Comfortable extra-long beds ensure a restful stay after days spent exploring Crete's mountains and coastline. Each villa offers its own private outdoor sanctuary where guests can relax and reconnect with nature. Swimming pools, furnished terraces, gardens, and barbecue facilities provide the perfect setting for outdoor living, while spectacular mountain views create a peaceful backdrop throughout the day. An outdoor hot tub adds an extra touch of luxury, allowing guests to unwind beneath the clear Cretan sky. Eco-conscious features, including solar-heated water systems, further enhance the property's commitment to sustainable hospitality.

We are Bill and John, two young entrepreneurs with family ties. We were both born in Athens and continue living in this fascinating city. We have both spent our early years in the tourism and hospitality industry assisting our family in its hotel and tour operator ventures. Bill holds a bachelor in Hospitality Management and International Tourism and John holds a bachelor's in Marketing Communication. We are committed to greeting our guests with large measures of Hellenic Filoxenia!

Villa is located in the village of Goni on the Askyfou plateau, at an altitude of 730 metres. Its panoramic position offers excellent views of the Plateau, which is surrounded by the White Mountains. Askyfou in the past two centuries has been the site of incessant revolutions and battles between the local and foreign powers that wanted to conquer the island. In the area, there are scattered monuments commemorating these fierce battles. Here one experiences the tranquillity and peace harmoniously combined with the local Cretan development and tradition. Just a short walk from the villa unfolds images of another historical era. One will encounter stone-built castles & houses, chapels, the war museum, and images of local development with deep roots in the past and long branches in the future. At a distance of also 5 minutes in the taverns of the village of Ammoudari, one can taste genuine traditional local flavours, with raw materials of local production and enjoy the hospitality and the taste of the inhabitants. The market of the village, apart from local traditional products, offers products of all types, as well as the fuel that the visitor needs for his stay and excursions. Askifou, the nearby plateaus of Tavira and Nieto and the gorge of Imbros are ideal places for walks and hikes, offering images of wild and unspoilt beauty. Is the same distance from the most picturesque & cosmopolitan cities of Crete, Chania and Rethymno (42km) and the same distance between the North and South Coastline. To the southwest, there is Sfakia Chora (20km) with excellent beaches, gorges, the historic villages of Anopolis & Aradaina, and the most famous fishing village of Crete, Loutro. Southeast is the historic Frangokastello with a beautiful beach and several panoramic villages until you meet it. Finally Northwest of Villa, on longer excursions one can find some of the most exotic and unspoilt beaches on the island.