The typical architecture of Crete meets treasures from all over the world in Villa Zoé. The two globetrotters Daniela and Martin have fulfilled their dream of owning a small hotel in the village of Koutouloufari. Here, just two kilometers from the sea, the two dilapidated Cycladic houses on a hillside have been extensively renovated and opened to visitors for the first time in September 2016.

Already with the welcome greeting, the guest feels like in a fairy tale: the Moroccan door opens, caravan music plays, a sweet and freshly squeezed orange juice is ready and the room key is handed over in the middle of a bouquet of flowers. The small villa is the ideal alternative to a vacation in an impersonal bed castle. Externally, the house offers everything that Mediterranean holidaymakers appreciate: the terrace is surrounded by countless colorful bougainvilleas, the cicadas chirp and the turquoise sea glistens on the horizon.

The interior of Villa Zoé, however, is cosmopolitan. On their countless trips, Daniela and Martin have diligently brought together wonderful souvenirs from a wide variety of locations. With these objects, such as lamps from Myanmar, silver plates from Marrakech or shells from the South China Sea, they give each room its own character. You can have breakfast on the sun terrace and plan a bathing day by the sea or a trip to ancient monasteries, mystical gorges or romantic mountain villages. In the evening you can walk into the village and enjoy, for example, an octopus, grilled lamb or a Greek salad in one of the taverns.

If you like, you can take a look backstage on our blog. By the way, we also featured this accommodation in Five places for summer.