We stayed at villa Athena with our friends for a week and had an amazing time. The villa is beautiful and we really liked how the place kept its heritage but also is designed to feel like you’re in a boutique hotel. It definitely feels like a unique place with so many extra touches that made it feel special. Great outdoor dining area- we had a lot of fun making our own pizzas. The pool is fabulous and has a small area for kids which meant we could play in the pool with our small baby. The host left us lots of local honey, snacks and Olive oil and so many recommendations for places to go for dinner. He was also on call with any questions we had. We really enjoyed learning about the history of Crete and the home that he built on his family land. We loved being able to pick the fresh delicious limes from the trees for gin and tonics and taste the avocados and figs he grew in the garden. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to explore the Chania area. It’s a really easy 15 min drive to the beach and Chania town, which we loved as Chania is quite busy so it was nice to have a little oasis that we could go back to easily. Highly recommend this place for families too, our host brought us lots of toys and amenities for the baby. Thank you for making our holiday so special!