Agapi Villa is truly a five-star property. We were stunned on arrival ... the views, the house, the outdoor space are all exceptional. The property is perfection, with incredible panoramic vistas of the mountains and valley full of olive groves. The house itself is beautifully designed, spacious, and luxurious. We were so impressed by the very well-stocked kitchen, local spa bath products, the excellent rain showers, fluffy bathrobes, and well-working air-con. The atmosphere is very peaceful and quiet, with no noise other than the wind in the trees, hum of cicadas, and jingling of bells around the necks of nearby sheep. It is easy to while away the hours on the terrace enjoying the refreshing pool, comfortable jacuzzi, and high-quality lounge furniture. Ping pong table, large speaker system, and outdoor shower are also really nice touches. Four of us stayed for five days and could easily have stayed five more.
We were met with a warm welcome from Roussos, who proved to be the most attentive and helpful host. The house was stocked with fresh fruit, breakfast items, and local wine on arrival, which was so thoughtful. Roussos was always available for assistance with reservations and recommendations or to answer questions, and checked in periodically to ensure we were enjoying our stay and were not need of anything.
The house is a fantastic base for exploring the island. We drove south two days to Preveli and Damnoni beaches, which were spectacular, as well as enjoyed a day at Roussos' godfather's beach club in nearby Kalves (which he kindly arranged for us). It was also an easy drive to Chania to explore, shop, and have dinner. The Parasia taverna a five minute drive away had excellent food and wonderful live music on Saturday night -- not to be missed.
I cannot recommend Agapi Villa more highly. We cannot wait to bring other family and friends back to experience this wonderful property. Thank you, Roussos -- we hope to see you again soon!