Where do I begin...
We were a group of 6 friends traveling together. The villa is outside of the main city, Heraklion, and it was easy to get around with our rental car.
Welcome - Stavros welcomed us on arrival. His wife had freshly made moussaka resting in the oven just for us. The moussaka was delicious, and such a thoughtful, personal touch. Stavros gave us tips on local restaurants and place to go.
Villa - I concur with the other reviewers that the villa looks amazing in person. The space is contemporary and well thought-out. The furniture, kitchenware, appliances, and decor are all of high quality. The huge glass windows allow natural light to penetrate through. The views are breathtaking - infinity pool, clear blue sea, cascading cliffs, and city lights in the distance. The bedrooms are ensuite, spacious with natural light. Again, beautiful views.
Amenities - Aside from the usual washing machine, dishwasher, AC, Nespresso machine, Stavros was so kind to stock the kitchen with drinking water, coffee pods, tea, creamers, sugar, fresh fruits, wine, and spices. This is the first Airbnb I've stayed in with so many supplies.
Private beach - There is a rocky, private beach at the bottom of the cliff. There is a staircase that leads to the beach. The waters are crystal clear and the sand soft. We had a great time taking a dip in the sea and sun-bathing atop the huge rocks. We were the only ones there!
Pool - We didn't use the pool very much because of the weather. But, it's a great addition to the villa.
Outside area - There's a barbecue grill and a pizza oven with a large dining table. Unfortunately, we didn't get to use this area. If we had stayed longer, we would have grilled some meat and enjoyed an evening outdoors with the view of city lights in the horizon.
This is the best Airbnb I have stayed at, and my experience at the villa coupled with Stavros' hospitality makes me want to return to Greece just to stay at the villa.