I wish I could have recorded the soundtrack of this location: birds singing, the smooth wind blowing in the fruit trees, choirs of frogs singing at night, everything was just so calming!
We had an exceptional stay at this house. To begin with, the house is in a calm valley, in the middle of nature and the mountains, with an amazing view. It is not luxurious but it is very traditional, has a lot of character and the nature surrounding makes it an idyllic spot. It is perfect for couples who wants to be quiet or for families. We were travelling with our two kids (3months and 2 year-old) and the house was very comfortable. We were able to cook on the outdoor BBQ and had everything we needed.We really enjoyed the pool, as well as the little swingers and took great walks around the house. The house has a lots of fruit trees and you can have fresh fruits if you are in season: Nikos brought us fresh oranges that were simply the best we ever had!
We met with Nikos mom and dad and they even cooked us dinner. They were very kind, the dinner was fantastic and it was a great experience to meet with them. Crete is a unique island and we realized it is its people that makes it so welcoming.
The house is also very central if you have a car. You are close to Spili which is an amazing village about 5 minutes away. It has great shopping, (Maravel boutique is worth a visit, you can buy great spices, local products, wines and body creams and products), markets, post office, bank, pharmacy, etc. You are also close to Rethymno (25mins), the amazing beaches of Triopetra, Preveli, Plakias and the family-friendly Dammoni, all within 25-30 mins distance.
We strongly recommend this location, it was a fantastic experience for us!