Villa Maria is exactly as good as the photos show but we found the experience even better. The hosts Nikos and Eleni are very attentive. Both take great care of and pride in the villa. There were many kind personal touches, including sharing very tasty homemade and grown Cretian food.
The Villa is very clean. New towels were provide on a number of occasions during each week and towels to use at the villa pool. We stayed for 2 weeks and the villa was fully clean and bedding changed mid fortnight.
The villa is in the small friendly village of Skepasti. There are not many facilities in the village itself and we felt hiring a car was essential. There are other close towns 5-10min drive with choices of restaurants, small supermarkets and small beaches. The villa is extremely well placed to access roads to other parts of the island which is well worth an exploration.
We would highly recommend this lovely villa.