Cannot say enough good things about Villa Svega and our stay in the Manolis home, managed by Kostas and etouri. We were two adults and three kids, and the villa was perfect. A beautiful garden and pool surrounding a historic stone home, we had everything we needed for a lovely stay.
House was immaculately clean, well kept and welcoming. Everything seemed fresh. In the garden, you were surrounded by the old stone walls, many covered in greenery, and the trees offered ample shade any time of day.
The Manolis family welcomed us on our arrival with special treats that made us feel like old friends. Always available with kind answers to our questions, but never intrusive, they were perfect hosts.
A few minutes walk you find two small markets. Also a three minute walk, the local restaurant Christos, which is likewise charming, with all the Greek traditional plates, including a grilled fish, grilled lamb and moussaka. Delicious. They too welcomed us like old friends. The villa is just minutes from the center of Rethymno and its historic port, along with a number of lovely beaches.
We’ll certainly be back to Villa Svega on our next trip to Crete.