So I don’t even know how to begin explaining the experience we had visiting the magnificent Villa Emmanuel!! This is the Four Seasons among rentals.
Firstly, if you are reading this to convince yourself that this is your future vacation villa, stop searching and just book it before it’s to late:)
Villa Emmanuel is the perfect combination of a private luxurious five star boutique hotel with the hospitality-feeling you get from staying with family.
Emmanuel and Kriti arranged for complimentary limo/minibus pick up at the airport, and they were standing outside the house to welcome us and show us around this magical place. The best bonus, which I have never experienced at other rentals, was fully stocked bars at both the pool and the kitchen. And a fully stocked fridge and kitchen with foods, drinks, local specialties, locally grown vegetables, freshly baked goods and so much more. It was literally breathtaking! To add to it a home baked meat pie was in the oven ready to eat. This kind of hospitality continued during our stay, yet we only saw Emmanuel and Kriti if we asked for something, our privacy was high on their list.
We were two families with three small children, and all kids amenities we needed were waiting for us when we arrived. We even decided quite last minute that we wanted to rent to small cars. Emmanuel arranged for it at a very decent rental price, the cars were standing outside the house at our arrival and the rental company sent an agent to our house for the contracts.
The villa and garden is spotless. The three bedrooms are like hotel rooms both in comfort and design. Nice linens, fluffy towels, tv, black out curtains, robes and slippers. There are four fantastic verandas with magnificent views and different types of outdoor furniture. Gym in the basement. The garden with pool is like an oasis. You have to experience it:)
We couldn’t have asked for better service and warmer welcoming. Kriti and Emanuel have thought of absolutely everything and made an effort to make the house kids friendly just for us!