We had an absolute dream holiday at Manos' house. It is an incredible place. Modern and comfortable, beautiful and with lots of lovely details from the fragrant towels to the fantastically equipped kitchen. The bathrooms (as the whole house) are brand new and amazing and the beds big and comfy. You can have a lovely time at the house even when it is raining for a day, then just relax in the living room with the big TV and chess set and some music - definitely have the sliding doors open so you can see the sea and hear its sound, it's such a holiday feeling. The greatest thing about the house is the outdoor area with the barbecue and the amazing pool. It is really big and you are just a few meters away from the sea, so you can just relax there and look at the waves. You can also do your yoga or whatever on the lawn. If you stay at this villa, you feel like you really don't have to go anywhere else to have a lovely time.
It is about 1 hour from Heraklion airport, absolutely easy to find by car. Supermarkets are just a 5 minute drive away and there is a mini market within walking distance. The lovely town of Rethymnon is 15 minutes by car and it is for sure worth visiting with its beautiful small streets. Definitely reserve a table for dinner at Prima Plora, one of the most beautiful restaurants we have ever been at. Also Alana is always a good choice - but if you need any recommendation, you well get it from Manos, Dimitra or the marvellous concierge Menios, who welcomed us with a cheese and olive plate and made us feel at home immediately. He also has a list of everything that is important and good to know about the area and the house and is always reachable by text if you want to know where you can buy the best fresh fish, go to dinner or what is worth visiting.
We will definitely try and come back as soon as possible and will recommend the house to all our friends - it is just a beautiful place.