Exactly what we wished for and so much more. Felt really at home here and loved Pigi village (you just open up the villa gates and stroll into it). The villa itself is a testimony to the skills of owner Maria-Louiza and her family who converted a traditional old house into a property which wouldn't look out of place in a glossy homes mag'.
Loved everything about the interior but tried to live outside in the gorgeous garden and pool area and - whatever the weather - we ate all our meals on the terrace. What's really great about the location is you're just a short drive away from a bigger town...it's not the prettiest but boasts loads of restaurants, bars, shops and a great coffee house bakery.
You're also near a cracking coastline and some fabulous eateries - we can recommend spending the day at Taverna Eleven in Stavromenos for some delicious food and a great private beach which is yours for a round of drinks or 5e.
We can't praise this hosts enough; Maria was always at the end of a phone if we needed any help and was everything a host should be...there but not 'there' if you know what I mean; we had absolute privacy. My hubby loved the pool - it was a tad too chilly for me but I can imagine it's just what you need in the summer...we went in late Sept/early October. I wouldn't hesitate to go back, feel we only skimmed the surface of this bit of Crete. Incidentally, go and have a meal at nearby Romeo and Juliet Fusion restaurant as this was one of our holiday highlights.