As I just finished a four-day stay in Crete at his property with my family of five adults, I want to review this Airbnb offering in two aspects: the host and the property itself.
The Host
During my multiple stays in Airbnb over the years, I have been lucky to have excellent hostesses. But in this particular case, our host Elisabeth and Marianne, went far above and beyond the call of duty. First of all, they were always on top of everything before our arrival: in fact, they arranged to have our rental car literally next to the ferry when we landed in Souda and let us leave the car at the property for its retrieval. Second, we were welcomed not only by a spotless property but also by some local treats for adults and children (juice, homemade Greek appetizers, donuts, ice cream etc.). Third, they made sure to meet us personally and offered us all kind of solutions that we may need such as acting as a translator when ordering food or arranging a van for five to Heraklion Port the day of our departure among others. They were a joy to listen. Their tips as locals were highly valuable for our vacation. Finally, their response to our inquiries were always answered within minutes when not immediately. They were warm, attentive, polite and never invasive. Again, the hostess excelled and have the property in high-end conditions.
The Property
This modern/contemporary villa is for all purposes brand new. The interior design is as exquisite as well thought: from the furniture selection (modern, sturdy, simple lines) to the light’s fixtures, this house offered more that we were expecting. The social areas of the apartment, located in the second floor, face a magnificent uninterrupted vista towards the sea through a green crop of olive trees, where both the sunrise and the sunset are nothing short of spectacular. The ample balcony is furnished with a dinning table that made our meals memorable. The kitchen is fully equipped, with all the silverware, dishware, utensils and appliances (and a pantry) that you may need in case you choose to cook (that was our case several times). The open space of the common area offers a 6–8-person dining table, a living room with a very large flat screen TV ( full selection of channels and stream services) and a cozy seating area for reading and playing/listening to the piano!. The whole flat is nicely decorated, with attention to the details.
The bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located in the first floor. Three bedrooms with ample closets and cabinets and queen beds, and one additional bedroom with bunkbeds for two make this house comfortable for 8 people. Each room has its a/c unit, fully operational. WiFi is accessible, fast and stable in the entire house, as my three young adult children can attest.
The private pool area is out of a high-end accommodation: an impeccable blue pool escorted by multiple set of recliners and pergolas invite to stay hours sunbathing or just chilling out.
As indicated in the posting, the villa is a short drive from the beaches and a 20min drive from downtown Chania.
Although I am traveler that loves new places and experiences, I would definitively repeat my stay at this Villa have I come to visit Crete again. I highly recommend this property for groups up to 8-10 persons.