We have just returned from staying for 10 days at ‘Villa Evita’, one of the three Luxury Nagia villas in Analipsi. We are a family of four, including two daughters aged 4&5.
The space provided everything we needed for a safe, easy and fun family holiday. Beautifully presented and well-kept villa, endless household provisions; in Giannis, the most helpful, considerate and generous host I have ever met. It felt as though we were staying at a hotel rather than a villa; regular cleans with bedding and towel changes and a wonderfully designed villa which meant it was easy to keep an eye on the girls whilst they played in and around the swimming pool. I could not think of anything I would wish to be changed for the next time we book.
Location-wise, it is perfect for trips to the beach (about a 1 min walk….by an adult!) and small local supermarkets (about 30 seconds). We travelled there out of season and therefore quite a few very local restaurants were just preparing to open for the season. We generally explored by car in the day, ate a big lunch and had light food at the villa in the evenings.
Recommended East Coast places to visit (by car): Plaka, Elounda, Spinalonga, Rethymno and a wonderful Cretan Olive Farm about 45 minutes away where we fed, milked their goats and ate the cheese just after it had been created. A really wonderful trip for adults and children.
A highly recommended Airbnb space for families.