We loved this place! The villa is located about 20 minutes south of bustling Chania and the nearby beaches but feels like a different world surrounded by olive groves and in its own orchard of orange and avocado trees. We really liked that combination of seclusion (especially in these COVID times) whilst having a big town nearby. More locally there is a village a short walk away with a couple of shops, a pharmacy and a cafe/restaurant.
The villa itself is traditional, pretty and comfortable and has all the amenities you could wish for including aircon, wifi, tv, a great pool and a barbeque area in the ruins of an old house on the land.
What also really stood out was the hospitality of the owner family. On arrival we were presented a basket of fruits from their orchard as well as their very good family wine, not to mention olive oil and raki! They gave us great local tips throughout and were always on hand if we needed anything. They made us feel very much at home and we will definitely return!
Local tips: The villa is a great base to see the island. Visit the lovely nearby botanical gardens and have lunch after (the cheesecake alone is worth the trip!) Take a fantastic drive through the nearby Theriso gorge via the mountain villages of Meskla and Zourva. If you are a hiker you can arrange a day trip to the well known Samaria gorge. There are many beaches locally but for a good day trip go to Falasarna beach (about an hour away) and visit the brilliant Spelios taverna there or the famous Elafonissi beach (about an hour and a half away though the last part of the road is quite tough). The old town and port in Chania is well worth a visit as is a day trip to Knossos (about 2 hours away).