Our stay at the villa was absolutely fantastic! Everything is exactly as beautiful as the pictures suggest. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, scenic retreat for our vacation.
Our lovely hosts provided so many nice goodies for breakfast as well! It made our arrival so much more pleasant and relaxed not having to worry about running out right away to stock the fridge. Fresh eggs, fruit, bread, coffee, milk, juice, cheese, etc. and they even dropped off some rolls and pastries over the weekend!
Would 100% stay here again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful Grecian getaway. There are groceries, restaurants, pharmacy, etc. just a short drive away in nearby Bali. Definitely suggest renting a car so you can easily get around and take some day trips to see other parts of the island, but it was very easy to find and located right off the main coastal highway, a short drive from Heraklion.
The taverna across the road was also a highlight! I traveled throughout the islands for a full month, and our meal across the road was easily the most delicious and authentic of my entire trip - go for the lamb, it was unbelievable. The proprietors don’t speak much English so be prepared to communicate with your hands if you don’t speak Greek, but that’s how you know it’s the real thing.
Maria was an excellent communicator and responded very quickly to any questions we had, providing lots of helpful recommendations.