Our stay at Kirsten's place exceeded our wildest expectations! The house is beautifully located on top of a hill overlooking the village of Gavalochori. It's a 10-min drive to Almyrida and the beaches there. It's also about mid-way between Chania and Rethymno, and feels strategically positioned to allow you to visit some of the most noteworthy places in Crete.
The house itself is wonderful, and while the pool with sunset views feels like the main feature, there are plenty of other amenities at the property - two outdoor dining areas, a lounge/couches area, two terrraces, a ping pong table, a yoga area and not to mention a basketball court.
The house is also well equipped for an extended stay, like ours was. There's a full kitchen including espresso machine, washer and dryer, iron + board, etc.
Kaitie, who manages the propery was just a phone call or text away for any issues we had and was very helpful. The AC didn't work on the first day, but that was quickly resolved.
I can't emphasize enough how beautiful the views and the home are! Definitely a 5/5 and we'd love to return to Gavalochori and this amazing villa again in the future!