The views around the villa are absolutely breathtaking! It was incredible to wake up every morning to see such a beautiful view of the sea, and enjoy the sunsets and a glass of wine in the evening! We were a family of four and had such a lovely stay. The villa is clean and very spacious, as are the grounds (which our 2 year old daughter enjoyed walking around). The house is fully equipped with everything you need (e.g. oven, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, mixers, coffee-maker, juicer etc.), the rooms are spacious, well appointed and all have AC. One thing it note is that the pool is not heated, so it was a little chilly at first (the beginning of June this year was not particularly warm), however it heated up in the afternoon when the weather warmed up.
When we arrived there were fresh fruits, bread, milk and juice in the fridge, as well as coffee in the cupboard, which was a lovely touch and made us feel welcome and at home. Eliza also left some toys for our kids to play with, which was helpful! The villa sits on top of a hill and you will need a car to drive everywhere, however there are lovely beaches and taverns a short 10-14 minute drive away, and a few that are at the bottom of the hill (so a 2-3 min drive away). It is the perfect place to explore Crete, being situated close to the sites (and restaurants) of Heraklion but also close to water parks, zoos and aquariums. Eliza and Yolanda were perfect hosts, being incredibly responsive to messages and going out of their way to help with queries. We particularly enjoyed the fantastic restaurant recommendations. The entire family had a wonderful stay and would thoroughly recommend this property for a vacation in Crete.