This is a charming villa overlooking the sea, although set back a little with another villa in front, which actually protects Emerald Villa to a degree. The villa is spacious and very well equipped so that small essentials do not need to be bought like washing up liquid, salt, pepper and the obvious things. The pool is exceptionally well cared for, a man comes twice a week I think very early in the morning and quietly cleans it (no one would know except that I get up very early). The garden is spotless and gardeners did arrive one morning to give it a quick going over. The beds are very comfortable indeed and the two bedrooms in the basement (although we only used one of them) are spacious, if not a little dark, but they have windows. The beach is literally one minute from the front door and is a mixture of stone and dark sand - the sea of course is magical. The kitchen is spacious, with a large table for family meals and plenty of seating all around the villa.
The owner, Eleni, was very attentive indeed and came everyday with home made Greek cakes and biscuits. She also responded to any texts immediately - for example showing us how to put on the hot water literally five minutes after we enquired. She was also very helpful in suggesting restaurants to visits off the tourist trail and all her recommendations were spot on! She is certainly a five start host!
Emerald villa is a lovely place for a really cosy, family holiday and particularity for young children as it is so close to the beach, but also to local shops and restaurants. Highly recommended.