After 4 nights on the coast we were excited about our mountain retreat. It’s a lovely drive from Chania up through the winding mountain roads. When you approach the villa the road is a little tight, and seems steep in places, but don’t let it put you off. There’s ample room to turn around at the top and the villa is worth it.
Our host greeted us with a warm welcome and showed us everything we needed to know about the house. The villa has a great, open layout - perfect for socialising. The bedrooms are neat, clean and comfortable. The floor/walls seemed thin, allowing some noise to travel through the house - this wasn’t a problem for us at all, but if you have kids that are woken easily, this might be something to consider.
We didn’t find the kitchen to be as well equipped as other Airbnb’s (but perhaps we’ve just been spoilt!) but we certainly had enough to comfortably get by. The main thing is it was clean.
The pool is great and the views from the poolside are spectacular, overlooking the surrounding mountains. The wind picked up occasionally, and in cloud cover could get a little nippy, but with ample seating areas (indoors and outdoors) we were always able to find a nook to relax in.