We rented Villa Gea for over a week for our group of four. The house easily could have accommodated 7 or 8 people comfortably. Thanks to our lovely host Evangelia, our stay was truly fantastic. Her exceptional hospitality, her many thoughtful courtesies and abundant amenities, and her amazing cooking all enhanced our vacation on many levels. She and her sharp daughter Katerina were wonderfully attentive and communicative and (thankfully) they happily shared their deep knowledge of points of interest, super restaurants, markets, and other experiences, the best beaches based on the day’s weather conditions, top-notch service providers, the history of the area and much more.
The villa was perfectly clean, very nicely decorated inside and outside (lush garden and surrounding vegetation), tightly secured (not needed, but it’s great for peace of mind), thoughtfully stocked and furnished with real quality to anticipate all of one’s needs, and ideally positioned for getting to the best beaches, sites, and towns in the greater Chania prefecture. Cute local markets, pharmacy, salon, etc. all within a tiny block or two made living here effortless. The sea is just one long frisbee toss away, which was great to gaze at from the living room, or bedroom, or upstairs study, or from any of the sweet outdoor spots well designed for reading, visiting, daydreaming, or recounting the day’s fun and terrific meals. The seaside trail was also excellent for walking, jogging, and biking.
The host and her family obviously put a lot of care into the design of their villa and making it sunny, inviting, and comfortable. What made our vacation much more memorable and cherished was the genuine care, generosity, and sweetness that Evangelia, Katerina, and their family gave us at all times. They are extremely high-character human beings, and we would be eager and honored to visit their villa and them again.
S.