We really enjoyed our week at Villa Chrissi – it’s a peaceful, relaxing location for a holiday with friends.
Perched atop a hill, just a few minutes drive from the village shop, the coast, and a couple of nice tavernas, Villa Chrissi boasts a sea view, infinity pool, herb garden, fruit trees and even a small poolside paddock for the owners’ goats and horses.
It’s not easy to find a villa with an outdoor kitchen, but having a communal space for cooking and eating makes all the difference when you’re on holiday with friends. The kitchen facilities were basic but good and there was even a dishwasher.
Next to the kitchen there’s a large seating area with plenty of shade, ideal for long lunches. Away from the pool and kitchen there are plenty of other sun loungers, a breakfast table, and a charming little chapel built and decorated by the owners. The indoor pool and running machine are a real bonus too.
The owners were a lovely couple – really friendly and helpful. They made us feel very welcome and gave great local recommendations. Doris and Manolis live in the adjoining property but they’re so discreet we hardly knew they were there. The only clue was the fresh homegrown figs they left by the outdoor kitchen for our breakfast!
Kostas and his assistant Sophia were excellent Airbnb hosts. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They provided lots of useful information about the area before we arrived, and were always on hand to help out during our stay – even finding a bluetooth sound system for us to rent when we discovered there wasn’t enough WiFi signal by the pool to use our Sonos speaker.
As for the villa itself: the beds are very comfortable, the air conditioning works well (leave your bedroom door open to feel the benefit), and there are insect screens on the windows and doors which meant no one suffered any mosquito bites.
We didn’t use the indoor kitchen and lounge area because we spent all our time outside, but if it rains during your stay you might find those rooms a little on the small side as seating space is limited.
I would definitely recommend Villa Chrissi to families or groups of friends. It’s a property best suited for good weather, when you can take full advantage of the outdoor space. The owners are kind, generous people and the Airbnb hosts are efficient, friendly and professional.