A wonderful stay!
Our week at Bella Vista was an absolute delight! Beautiful weather, a total getaway from the hustle and bustle, and of course that incredible view.
Room 4 was a beautiful base - complete with Efi’s hand crafted finishing touches making the room feel particularly unique and special. The view from the window and the balcony are breathtaking - and we loved whiling away time just watching the world go by in the distance.
Although we failed to catch it on a good day - we’re also told the view of the sunrise (on a cloudless day!) from the balcony is spectacular and definitely worth waking up early for!
The pool area is superb. We were very lucky to enjoy the pool to ourselves on many days - and particularly enjoyed reading in the late afternoon sun - as the pool was a great suntrap at pretty much any time of the day.
Efi and Dimitri were the perfect hosts. They made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived with a delicious BBQ, were on hand to help us with any questions and did everything they could to make our stay particularly memorable from baklava treats to freshly picked fruit!
The location is perfect for those looking to stay somewhere a little off the beaten track (be prepared for the narrow roads and steep hills in the largely residential area on the approach to Bella Vista) but still close enough to enjoy everything the area has to offer. Like others we enjoyed a walk down the hill to the busy town of Agios Nikolaos every night (it took us just under an hour normally!) and a taxi back was very reasonable at 8 euros. Elounda, Plaka and the island of Spinalonga were all a short drive away and also well worth a visit.
Overall our stay was fantastic - and we’d thoroughly recommend Bella Vista for those looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway - without being too far away to also enjoy the surrounding towns, beautiful beaches, great bars and restaurants, and many of Crete’s best tourist attractions!
Thank you to Efi, Dimitri, Chris and the whole team for a wonderful week - we’ll definitely be back!