Situated in a sleepy district of Crete (Panormo), Thalassa Residence is a stunning villa and a very comfortable base for our holiday. Hire cars are recommended so that you can enjoy some slightly more lively towns and restaurants. I would recommend Rethymno (25 mins by car / Euro30-40 taxi) for dinner and a few drinks. That said the old town of Panormo (5-10 min walk from the Villa) has a good mix of restaurants and small bars which we used most of the time.
As for the Villa itself, the bedrooms are beautifully appointed and all other inside and outside areas are a joy to experience. The games room / gym area / home cinema is particularly impressive if you want some inside time. The large reception areas make socialising together easy and enjoyable inside or out. We loved the large infinity pool and Jacuzzi.
Comms from our host were good and an internet issue was resolved professionally and quickly.
We will definitely return to Crete, and will most likely be returning to Thalassa Residence when we do!
Highly recommended, a 5 star experience all around.