We (a party of 5 adults) spent a fantastic week at the Villa Bali residence. The villa itself was as described - well appointed with a lot of privacy, a huge bathroom and a full kitchen with dishwasher. A small farm on the adjacent property together with the high surrounding peaks gave it a nice ambience, and the farmer was kind enough to share some of his grapes with us. The breakfast offering at the hotel was excellent and the large farmhouse table on the vine-covered terrace at the villa itself made eating outdoors delightful. The only drawback to the villa was that the third bedroom was adjacent to the main living quarters (separate entrance) and considerably more modest. That said, the staff at the nearby Bali Paradise Hotel was extremely accommodating and responsive to all our queries and requests. When we visited (mid-September 2014) the beach was not at all crowded. The overall location was also good, with plenty of tavernas and shops within walking distance of the villa and day trips to Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Plakios being easily manageable in our rental car. Overall a really great spot earning high marks from us.