Located in Stalos a 10-15 min walk to the beach front mini markets and restaurants along the coastal road via a relatively steep hill. If you cannot walk uphill you will need a car. A 15 minute drive to Chania / Venetian harbour.
Eleni and her husband live onsite on the base level of the property. The villa and pool is the upper level accessed by two outdoor stair cases. Eleni is very friendly and welcoming and brought local homemade snacks to try.
The apartment is clean, and was cleaned every 4 days during our stay. The pool was spotlessly clean and frequently maintained during our stay, a good depth and size for swimming.
The living space is like a large apartment, three separate bedrooms each with their own aircon. One en-suite and two share a bathroom. The main living area and kitchen are open plan with a side balcony with dining area. This living area is not air conditioned.
The restaurants in the area are very good and there is a lidl and synka supermarket within a 10 minute taxi ride. The local mini markets are expensive and restrictive on choice.
Things that could be improved.
- There is no toaster or oven grill.
- The seal on the oven is poor and heats the living area.
- The seal on the fridge is poor. We had food spoil unless the temperature was turned down and fridge constantly running.
- The beds are not overly comfortable we found. Low, lack of support.
- The sun beds are uncomfortable and some are falling apart, 2 cushions for 6 beds.
These are minor things which could be resolved and this is what lead to 4 stars rather than 5.