Torben's villa is fantastic, even better than in photos (photos underestimate the very big size of the garden). It is located in the countryside at 8 min-drive from a wide choice of beaches.
The environment is very quiet (no dogs barking as it can happen with countryside-located villas). Views from the various terraces are breathtaking and it is really a great experience to enjoy breakfasts, dinners and drinks while looking at the beautiful colours of the landscape and the sea (+ to admire the stars at night).
The villa itself is lovely designed, with plenty of space. The garden is very spacious and perfectly organized to enjoy sun or shade depending on everybody's wish. There is a fig tree, a vineyard, and plenty of aromatic herbs.
The pool is very clean and a maintenance manager regularly comes to clean it. Globally the whole villa is extremely clean.
From the villa, Chania is at approx 45 min easy drive. There is an outstanding snorkeling spot/ beach at Kalathas (50 min easy-drive, really deserves a visit!), really as great at more famous ones like Bali. But if you just want to swim and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the beach there is plently of choice at only 10 min-drive from the villa.
If you want to visit attractions south or east from the villa (such as for instance Imbros gorges, Arkadia monastery or Rethymno), keep in mind that there is a mountain between the villa and the southern part of the region. While navigation apps lead you into narrow, tiring mountain roads, we quickly found a much easier way to reach the south and east, driving west through Kalyves then taking the motorway in the reverse direction to the south and east. It means a few more km... but decreases the driving duration by at least 20%! And a much more comfortable way of visiting the region.
There are plently of shops and supermarkets near the villa. Our only disappointment, which is true for all Cretia (even the Heraklion area where we have spent our first week of holidays), is that fish is frozen and imported from the Atlantic and even Asia! We did not find any fishery market with attractive local offering, even in Chania.
Globally we spent a fantastic week at Torben's villa and definitely recommend it as a first class choice for a stay in the region of Chania.