Magnificent. Spectacular. Wonderful.
The maisonette is part of a set of luxury villas overlooking the mountains of central/southern Crete. The view was incredible, the maisonette was a blend of modern comfort and ancient stone vibe. You can tell that an architect and interior decorator had been at work here. We felt pampered. The value is off the charts.

George was the perfect host (Olga was out of town). He helped us find the villas, he gave us excellent tips on where to eat and what places to visit. He spoke English well, and that helped because we can't speak Greek at all beyond Please and Thank You.

The nearby village of Spili became our favorite town in Crete. It has enough taverna and restaurants to be interesting, nice shops (very little of the standard tourist tacky stuff), along with a good sized supermarket. It's also a great central hub for visiting southern beaches, the Palace of Phaistos, Rethymno, and Chania.

We're considering coming back next year with more family. We loved it.