Maria is a most impeccable host! Most wonderfully mindful and generous, she anticipated every possible need, making the house virtually a second home. She waited for us on the road upon arrival, to make sure we found our way to the house, and as we entered we found delightful, welcoming treats in a spacious, comfortably furnished and very clean house (subsequent cleaned and all towels and sheets, etc., changed twice a week!), impeccably provided for to ensure we simply got down to the business of enjoying ourselves---a seven star service, indeed!

Afterwards, and without ever imposing, she made sure we received regular information about local events and places to visit. There was a double birthday on August 15th, and Maria simply showed up in a surprise morning visit to drop a most delicious Cretan cake...as it was also a day of celebrations all over, she had prepared long lists of events to go to and places to visit!

The house is conveniently right by the sea with a spacious terrace, and we found Panormo to be a perfect location to explore almost all of western and southern Crete.

There was a wonderfully warm connection, and we left feeling we must return the soonest, not just for the fantastic time we had, but also for visiting a loved friend we had to leave!