I stayed at Revekka in Platanias for a holiday with my wife and our 8 month old daughter. We booked a beautiful duplex apartment for 7 nights. Booking was very easy via AirBnB. I shared our flight number with George and he arranged an airport transfer for us. The taxi driver awaited us at Chania airport and the car had a child's car seat which was incredibly helpful. The taxi ride to the apartment was around 30–40 minutes and cost 42 Euros.
When we first arrived we were greeted with a very warm welcome. George helped to carry our luggage up to our apartment which was very helpful as we had arrived with two big suitcases, a stroller, two backpacks plus a baby.
George showed us to our apartment and told us "There's beer and water in the fridge." Which immediately put a Cheshire cat style grin right across my face.
First impressions of the apartment were very positive. Downstairs we had a day bed, dining table with 4 chairs, a kitchenette with sink and 2 electric hobs, AC unit, a bathroom with shower plus a covered balcony with table, chairs and parasol. The kitchenette is stocked with plates, bowls, cups, glasses and a draw full of knifes, forks, spoons, plus an all-important bottle opener for uncorking your wine. I saw that George had also provided a high-chair for the baby as requested. One of the main things I noticed was how clean and tidy the room was and how the ocean-like tones of whites, blues and greens evoked a feeling of calm.
After dropping our bags down on the beautifully tiled floor, we ascended the wooden staircase to the master bedroom, taking note of the interesting paintings and artworks on the wall.
Upstairs we found a large double bed made-up with white linen sheets. To each side of the bed was a small cabinet with reading light and a plug socket useful for charging your phone at night. A travel cot had been placed next to our bed as requested. I was pleased to see another AC unit for keeping us cool at night. The high wooden ceilings and decor really made the room feel light and airy. To the left of the room was a sliding door which opened out onto a spacious balcony with table, chairs, a drying rack, and deck chairs perfect for soaking up the hot Cretan sun. The balcony looked onto well-stocked gardens. On first glance it was evident how well maintained they are, brimming with all manner of shrubs, fruit trees, flowers and tall palms. I noticed a family sitting around a shaded koi pond, the sound of the cicadas in the background and swallows darting overhead.
We walked through to the en-suite bathroom and found a bath with over-head shower, toilet, and a sink surrounded by a large area plenty big enough to store all your toiletries. Complimented by a very large mirror for the daily ablutions.
We found the overall layout of the apartment to be more-than-perfect for our needs. The two floor levels and two balconies gave us ample space and plenty of places to go and relax at a normal volume so we didn't disturb the baby whilst she was sleeping.
During our first outing I remarked at how well situated the apartment is. It is far enough away from the busy main road not to hear it, and close enough to the beach that you can wander down in your flip-flops. Within 2 minutes walk you will find a sandy beach and Sóhoro Beach Bar. The bar has a large swimming pool with sun loungers, parasols, covered areas and a restaurant that adjoins the beach. We spent many days here, by the pool, and swimming in the warm Sea of Crete. If you enjoy seeing the sunrise and sunset you can see both from the same position on the beach as it transitions through the sky from east to west.
Within 5 minutes walk we will found supermarkets selling fresh bread and all the daily essentials plus an overwhelming amount of restaurants up and down the main street.
Overall we had a great stay and came away feeling refreshed having made some happy memories with the family.