The villas at Melidoni strike a perfect balance for travelers looking for a beautiful, authentic, and affordable holiday in Crete. Located about thirty minutes outside Rethymno, all five villas boast gorgeous views of Mount Psiloritis and the valley below. Marieke and Georgios were super helpful, from pre-arrival communications to on-the-ground assistance, and they maintain the grounds and villas in superb condition. As an added bonus, the homecooked food available at MXV was always delicious and the dinners ranked as some of the best of our whole Greek holiday. Don’t miss the bougatsa dessert!