My husband and I stayed 2 nights here and loved it! The property is one of two recently renovated studios at the end of (but clearly separate from) the Blue Paradise building in a small cove with a lovely beach. The interior is modern, bright, and well equipped. Excellent kitchen and bath. Perfect size for a couple. All windows had screens - unusual for Crete. The outdoor space is especially inviting: very large, lots of comfortable furniture, a grill, sink, and food prep area, view of the water and cliffs. It is shared with the second summer vibes studio, which was not booked during our stay so we had it all to ourselves. Through the front gate is a dead end brick paved drive on which to park. Across this drive is a lovely beach excellent for swimming, also favored by divers and snorkelers. There is a taverna serving 3meals a day plus drinks and snacks with beach chairs and umbrellas about. 200 m or so down the beach. There is also another up the hill but it was closed when we were there. The view is beautiful and serene. Note that the cove is small and a bit off the beaten track (one of the reasons we chose it) so if you’re looking for a tranquil beach stay it is perfect. If you are looking for night life and a party this may not be for you.
We exchanged a few messages with Manolis before traveling, to which he responded quiclkly. The directions to the place and the address of the property seemed a little vague, but it was exactly where it was supposed to be: on Achlia beach next to Blue Paradise. There were no specific checkin instructions, so we called Manolis when we arrived and his wife, Maria, came over in less then five minutes to let us in and show us everything we needed to know. She was very pleasant, friendly, and helpful. Check out was super easy.