Highly recommended!
Evi’s place is nestled in the hills of Kastellos, just south of Rethymno town and close (30 mins by car) to the beautiful beaches in the south surrounding the Plakias area.
The architecture of the house is lovely with lots of unique touches around all of the rooms. Perfect for a family or a group of friends, there are plenty of areas to sit and relax outside around the pool, the raised terrace or in the outdoor dining area. The living spaces inside have also been well thought out, with a large kitchen space and plenty of room to eat inside if the weather is bad.
The master bedroom is beautiful with a 4 poster bed, en-suite toilet/shower and huge balcony. It’s worth noting that the neighbouring double bedroom is connected to the master without a door so perhaps better suited to a family with kids (or close friends!).
Kastellos is a nice little village with a small population. There is a local taverna (walking distance) which serves traditional Greek food and there are a few small super markets and an ATM just a 5 minute drive down the road.
Our friends rented the neighbouring villa (villa ermis - also on air Bnb) which is a 2 min walk up a dirt path. This worked great for what we needed as it meant we could have a big group of us in the same area.
We had a great time at Evi’s place and appreciated her recommendations for local spots to eat. We would love to come back again sometime in the future.