This is a wonderful villa perched high on a mountain overlooking amazing views with the best hosts. Mountain views are out every window and the village (Lakki) is authentic, lovely, and very scenic. There is a beautiful church straddling the mountain (view out the window too) and a good taverna steps from the villa. This villa is a perfect place to start and end your Samaria Gorge hike. The gorge is a quick twenty minutes away and the host kindly let us store our luggage for our multi-day trek to avoid leaving it in the car at the trailhead for 4 days. The villa is spotless and very spacious--a very large living, kitchen, and dining area. There are large balconies on both floors with great long range mountain views. The beds and linens are comfortable and soft. The washing machine works well with ample facilities to dry clothes. The shower has excellent water pressure and loads of marble for luxury and stylish feel. The wifi worked well. The home is well equipped and designed. This is a beautiful home.
Sofia is an excellent host. She greeted us with homemade treats on our first visit, and when we returned from our trek four days later hot and tired, she brought us a dinner of stuffed peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and grape leaves. It was such a kind and wonderful end to our White Mountain trekking vacation. She also brought us homemade soap and lotion--definitely needed on our return visit after our sweaty trek! There were also fresh cut flowers in the house.
I highly recommend this villa. It has everything Crete travelers want--views, luxury, thoughtful and kind hosts, a nearby yummy taverna nearby, and is a great jumping off and end point for the Samaria Gorge. We booked a return visit because we were so pleased. Additionally, this villa is a great value!