A perfect stay! Great accommodation with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. You might expect a few provisions such as body wash or toilet roll but Marcos and Joules go far beyond that from nail varnish remover, cotton buds and washing powder to mosquito plugs, napkins and a well-stocked first aid kit to name but a few handy items that we appreciated. The kitchen is also well-stocked with oils, coffee, spices and even fresh fruit and water. Very thoughtful of the hosts to provide items which could be pricy to purchase for a family.
The accommodation itself is spacious and comfortable. The air conditioning kept us cool after enjoying the the sun loungers and outdoor furniture in the garden. Our children are in their teens so we didn’t need to use the nursery facilities. However, I would’ve been delighted with the facilities for babies/young children when our children were young. A definite plus for young families! Although if you don’t have young children, this accommodation is still a great choice as 3 of the bedrooms have double beds and the living areas are plenty big enough for 6 adults.
Location wise, the house is ideally placed in a relatively quiet area yet only a 2- 3 minute walk to the Main Street with all the bars, restaurants, shops and supermarkets. The beach is only. 4-5 minute walk from the house where the beach beds/brollies are available to rent from various hotels and beach bars. Our favourite was ManoEra which is a simple, rustic beach cafe/bar, run by a family and serving a good range of food and drinks at reasonable prices. Their sun beds are only €2.50 which is quite cheap. We’d also recommend Drosia, a restaurant within a 3 minute walk of the house. And we ventured up into Upper Plantanias and enjoyed a meal at a Astrea which is a little bit more upmarket yet very friendly and generous with the free shots!
Marcos was very responsive to communication. We had a minor problem with the washing machine. Marcos responded immediately and sent out a technician to resolve it very quickly. Marcos’ lovely mum, Magda, lives very close by and was always on hand to, help us with any queries.
We loved Crete and staying in Marcos and Joules’ home added to what was a very magical holiday for us.