I have used air BMB for many years and I have to say that this Villa was an amazing experience. Upon arrival we were greeted at the National Road by the Hosts as it was late at night and dark. Upon entering the Villa we were given a full tour and welcomed with fresh flowers in the lounge, fruit, cold water, wine and Raki. The hosts pretty much left us in private for the two weeks but sent many text messages with suggestions of where to visit and eat etc. They also enquired on a regular basis by text to see if we needed any services or anything else. Like most Greek Villas a car is essential for this Villa but the local facilities are only ten mins away. Rythemno is about a twenty minute drive. In the next Village less than 2-5 mins away are a number of taverns and a local supermarket. There are two Lidl supermarkets within a 20 min drive. The Villa was spotless and everything was immaculate. The swimming pool was pristine as it has a unique salt water non chlorine sanitiser which was very good. The Villa is also very private and gated with an electronic gate which I thought was very good. We visited Kalypso Lagoon which was the most amazing place, also nearby there is Plakias beach which is a much quiter beach than Rythemno and again very good facilities with many many nice local restaurants. We also visited Lake Kournas which is worth a visit. Here you can hike or hire a pedalo and go around the lake. Again restaurants here are plentiful. There is a very nice restaurant called Cavo which I believe is a club on an evening but in a daytime you can sit right next to the ocean here and have a very nice relaxed lunch. We went at 2pm and it was very quiet. There is also a huge free car park here. One tip I would say is set your sat nav on google maps upon arriving at the Villa and then you have the stored location for when you return if it is dark.
This was an amazing two weeks and the Villa was pristine. The hosts are really wonderful people and very welcoming. The location is a little out of the way but in my opinion this is a great advantage as it is so very private. We flew from Heraklion but the Villa is located equal distance from BOTH Chania and Heraklion. This was good for us as we had an option to choose which airport had the better flight times. I hope the above review helps anyone who intends to visit Crete in the future and thanks once again to our most amazing hosts.