I have to say that we loved every minute of staying at the villa! The whole place is beautifully clean and very relaxing both inside and out. The pool is absolutely superb and the view of the mountains and sea in the distance takes your breath away. Nikos is an attentive host, making sure everything is just right but without being intrusive. If you want to get away from it all and escape from the rat race, then this is just the ticket!
There are two lovely tavernas and a small shop in nearby Margarités which is 5 minutes by car. Rethimnon is 25 minutes away and a lovely little fishing village called Panormo is well worth a visit.
There are 2 guest books in the house which make fantastic reading and you can see just how many people have had such a wonderful time in villa Aspa over the years. There are some amazing sites to see within 25 minutes drive and if you like walking, there are numerous paths to explore right from the front door. You can see Crete's oldest olive tree just 2 minutes from the villa at 2,600 years old!
This was our first time in Greece and we have definitely been convinced to return. We would also love to return to Nikos' villa to take in the tranquillity and comfort!
The wifi was great and totally reliable and of course enables you to plan your days. There is a lovely "Illy" coffee machine which Nikos has provided. Previous guests have left various drinks to taste so you can relax by the pool or the gorgeous open fire on cooler evenings (we stayed in early April).
A wonderful week of relaxation and exploring a beautiful island. We were so sad to have left villa Aspa but we'll be back one day for sure! Dave Pullin