A 5* place with a gold standard host who goes the extra mile to make your stay in her property a memorable and comfortable one. The location was perfect for exploring the part of Crete we wanted to visit. This is our 2nd trip to Crete this year as there is so much to see. We came in the off season (Nov) however, the weather was wonderful and we still found many places to visit where we were the only ones wandering the sites. It made for an enjoyable experience to see Crete in a more relaxing manner. Villa Izabela makes a great base as it has all the comforts of home and it is close to some small villages (in season when they are fully open) as well as a major centre so you get the best of both worlds.