We (four families, 8 adults & 13 children ages btw 3-14) stayed at Asteri Villas for two wonderful weeks in the beginning of June. We absolutely loved the local area and the yard with all the facilities for relaxing and having fun with children. The pool was great, especially the fact that it had a special section for our younger ones to play and swim safely. The grill was good and we often enjoyed a common barbeque dinner in the evening when it was cooler and the yard was beautifully lit. There were plenty of sun beds and garden seats and the pergola area was perfect for dining and chilling also during the day time. We enjoyed the peaceful and natural setting of the villa. It was great to hear the sounds of farm animals in the nearby fields and there were also a couple of great dinner places (Romeo&Juliet and PoliouHouse) within walking distance. It would have been a great addition to have a couple of bikes available to explore the small villages around Asteri and to fetch water and do small grocery shopping without a car. We thought the location of the villa was brilliant as it was very easy and quick to drive around Crete and reach places like Rethymnon, Heraklion, Chania and enjoy beach days at Elafonissi, Preveli and Bali for instance. We were warmly welcomed and the staff was helpful and provided us with tips regarding the local area. We also used the MusesTravel app when deciding which places to visit and where to dine. There were enough parking places in the front yard and proper gates to the road. When it comes to the apartments, we were not completely satisfied with the level of equipment and service. We knew before hand that the ground floor apartments were half the size of the apartments in the first and second floor. However, the difference in the level of the apartments still surprised us. We therefore switched apartments on cleaning days so all families were able to enjoy the more spacious and comfortable living in the "suites". Yet, we really thought the kitchen equipment was lacking at least two crucial things: a dishwasher and a microwave oven. Rooms were ok with good beds and bedlinen. There were no shelves for clothes, just some space in the closet to hang some clothes. The cleaning of the apartments was not matched with our two week stay. There were three cleaning days when bed linen and shower towels were changed and bathrooms cleaned. However, proper cleaning of the floors and kitchens would have increased the level of satisfaction significantly. All in all, we enjoyed our stay as a whole. We experienced many wonderful things and got to see a lot! Asteri villas definitely is a good place for families who want to enjoy the peaceful surrounding of the countryside within an easy access to bigger cities and their services! Elizabeth answered quickly to all our questions before our holiday began...