3/6/16 - we have just had 9 nights at Villa Caneva and it was superb. We’re a family of 5 (kids aged 2, 5 & 8 yrs), and our stay was perfect. The photos are a true representation - it’s a tidy, modern, nicely decorated interior. It's about 7 mins car drive from north coast, up a hill. Surrounded by a few other rural properties and countryside, but very quiet and private - not overlooked. Feels 'away from it all' & secure with electric gate (to keep goats out!). The villa itself is really well equipped - even with 2 proper coffee machines, and a good washing machine (sorry mums will get that comment - Pack less gear!!). To my pleasant surprise, the basics were supplied (real coffee, oils, washing up liquid, washing powder, tea towels, kitchen roll, cling film & foil, BBQ coals - those bits which can make self catering add up).
The owner Mrs Eleni cleans and changes sheets and towels every 3 days - which made the villa feel quite luxury. The villa feels homely and a pleasant place to hang out - nice touches like ‘villa Caneva’ embroidered on the bedsheets and the supply of a blue tooth speaker which we made good use of around the pool with free wifi and Spotify!
Prior to arrival Kostas kept in touch offering help and advice (car hire, booking activities whilst in Crete etc). This is the first time we’ve used airbnb and I did not expect that! I booked a masseur to come to the villa, which felt a real treat. We felt fully supported and able to ask for help from either Kostas or Mrs Eleni who were always on the end of a text for advice. Not at all intrusive to our stay - just there if we wanted.
Crete itself is a lovely place and the villa is well placed to explore. Highlights for us: North-West - Ballos beach. South coast - go to Hora Sfakion and catch boat to Louro (only accessible by boat). Weather was 30-38 degrees so was lovely and hot!
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this villa - thank you Kostas and Mrs Eleni. The Read Family, Norfolk UK.