My daughter and I relocated to this airbnb after a very unpleasant stay at another listing. We cannot say enough positive things about how wonderful this place is, it truly salvaged our stay in Crete. The house is absolutely stunning with magnificent architecture. Pictures do not do it justice. The view is spectacular and the patio/terrace area is beautiful and inviting. Many amenities are included: wifi, soap, hair dryers, A/C, snacks and water in the fridge. We were pleased to realize the villa actually includes a separate studio apartment which would be perfect for larger groups or couples traveling together. It was only two of us but we still greatly appreciated having options and plenty of privacy. The owner, Markos, was so kind and hospitable to us. He went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. He allowed us to come to the listing earlier than the scheduled check in time to leave our bags there as we had a full day ahead of us and did not want to carry luggage with us/leave it in the car. He greeted us with a bottle of wine, gave us a tour, and responded quickly to any questions we had.
We would have paid to have our pool heated but the whole situation was very last minute for us and there was not enough time to get the pool warm (understandably). Markos was so kind and actually allowed us to use the neighboring villa’s pool which was still warm from the previous guests’ stay. Truly a wonderful host.
There is a landline phone inside that can be used for concierge, which we utilized and ordered delivery food from during our stay. Everything was fabulous. The only potential drawback I could see with staying here is that this listing would be difficult to get to if you do not have a car, and is maybe a 5-10 minute drive from the touristy shops and restaurants. While we found this to be wonderful and a nice change to be away from the crowds, I could see how this may be difficult for guests without transportation.
However, I’m positive the hosts would be most accommodating in arranging something if you were planning to come and stay without a car. If you want to have a wonderful, relaxing stay in Crete, and experience the finest Cretan hospitality, book this Airbnb. It is well worth it and did not disappoint. We did not want to leave! If we ever come back to Crete this would be our #1 choice in accommodation.
Thank you so much to our wonderful hosts.