Best. Holiday. Ever. And that's due in large part to George and Claire. From start to finish, George was prompt in his replies, provided helpful connections and suggestions, and ensured that our group of four had what we needed for a fantastic holiday.

Agnanti Villa and Apartments is in a beautiful location that was easily accessible from the Heraklion airport (about a 15-min drive). The view? Fabulous! The pool? Clean and cool! There's parking on site and the villa is gated which gave it an "exclusive" feel. We'd definitely recommend renting a car, as the area is quite hilly. It was great to have laundry facilities available to us, as well as a gym (though we didn't use it!). The Wi-Fi signal was strong and reliable.

Our suite was the perfect size for our group, was well equipped, and had been recently renovated. The shower had great water pressure and the water was hot! The two bedrooms were spacious and had plenty of storage for our belongings. We made good use of the kitchen and prepared most of our breakfasts and lunches there as we had everything we needed, including a Panini maker and some of George's homemade olive oil and vinegar! There were several options for markets nearby and we also visited a few larger supermarkets in Chania and Reythmnon while we were out exploring.

The suite truly became our home for 10 days. Waking up to sheep and the sounds of their bells as they grazed on the hills surrounding the villa, feeling the cool breeze from the sea, picking lemons from the trees and making lemonade, driving up and down the curvy roads, smelling the wild herbs in the air, cooking amazing Cretan dishes with George, his wife, and his father-in-law ... these are the things that we'll remember for the rest of our lives.

We wanted a real experience, not something you'd find on an all-inclusive holiday. We got that and so much more. We're grateful to have found this gem of a listing and even more so to have befriended such amazing people.