Crete Vacation Home is a renovated two-bedroom holiday house a few steps from the beach in Gournes, just east of Heraklion. Like most rentals, it was listed on Booking.com and Airbnb. The goal of the website was to give guests a reason, and an easy way, to book directly.
Direct booking first
A dedicated booking page and a prominent “Book Now” button with a direct-booking discount, plus a one-tap WhatsApp contact. The Booking.com and Airbnb listings are still linked for guests who prefer them.
The property, clearly presented
The house, its 60 m², its two bedrooms and the essentials guests look for (air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a full kitchen, a balcony and free parking) are presented with photos. A “no hotel fees” message sets expectations.
Trust and local guide
Guest testimonials and the property’s award badges sit on the homepage. An Attractions page covers Knossos, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Morosini Fountain and Koules Fortress, so the site also helps guests plan their stay.
Lean and fast
Built with Bricks on WordPress, in English for international guests, with directions linked to Google Maps.
The result: a fast, focused site that lets the owner take bookings directly, without the platforms’ commission on every stay.