Our group loved staying in Luljeta's villa - it was tranquil & beautiful and Luljeta is the perfect host.
Nothing was ever too much trouble for Luljeta, including welcoming us to the villa - at 2am after our flight was seriously delayed - with coffee, cake, fruit & homemade Raki! Throughout the stay Luljeta, her sons, and her adorable dog Zoe, would check in to ensure everything was running smoothly, to clean the villa, and to ask us if we needed anything.
The villa is absolutely stunning - the photos don't do it justice - and the views of the surrounding area are exquisite. The beds are super comfy, the air conditioning in each room provides a welcome break from the searing Greek heat - as does the pool, which was very well used during our stay!
Getting to the villa can be a little tricky - you'll need a car as the nearest bus stop is quite the hike. The road is steep in places and offers little grip, but most cars should handle it. You can reach Heraklion in around 20 mins from the villa.
In nearby Gazi - a 10 min drive - you'll find plenty of supermarkets, bakeries and butchers. You must try "Bakery Vamvoukaki" and the restaurant next door - you'll not find a more delicious souvlaki or ice cream anywhere in Crete!
We'll definitely be coming back to this wonderful villa and wholeheartedly recommend you stay here too - you won't be disappointed!