Our family stayed at this beautiful villa for a week in October and it was by far the best Airbnb experience we have had thus far. The hosts were the most thoughtful and generous couple who really went above and beyond in making our stay a truly wonderful experience. We were greeted with lovely homemade Cretan specialties and fresh local staples which we so appreciated after a long travel day with small children. It was so nice not having to rush out to find groceries and be able to unpack, settle in and enjoy the stunning view that the villa offers - really such a thoughtful gesture and we felt so welcome ☺️. They also took the time to sit down with us in front of a map and offer many great tips on things to do and places to eat that it took a lot of the stress out of having to research/plan outings on our own. The villa fit our family perfectly with a lovely guest suite with private bathroom on the main floor for Grandma, and a large master suite including a separate loft (with two twin beds and a crib for our three small children), a private balcony where we watched the beautiful Cretan sunrise every morning, and a private bath upstairs. Two additional bedrooms for Uncle and Aunt and another bathroom upstairs. The outdoor area was the highlight with a lovely outdoor dining area where we enjoyed many meals al fresco watching the local sheep grazing and taking in the beautiful views of Kissamos bay. The kids loved the pool which we didn't get to use as often as we would have liked because of rain, but it was so nice that it also had a separate toddler-friendly wading area. The hammock was also a great spot for grown-up naps. The restaurant at the end of our driveway was the best food we had in all of Crete and was so conveniently located that we ate there three times while we were there! Finally, I can't forget to mention that we celebrated our daughter's 10th birthday while we were there and Nantia and Costas really helped make it extra special by providing a birthday cake for the occasion, which my daughter said was probably the best cake she had ever tasted! It was really more like staying at a friend's home than an Airbnb, but with 5-star service which you might not even get staying at a friend's 😉. All in all we had an amazing week and will definitely stay here again the next time we come to Crete! Highly highly recommend Villa Patriko.