A perfect location for a relaxing holiday in Crete. Half way between Chania and Heraklion with easy access to the centre and the south, so excellent for exploring different parts of the island. Close to Rethymno, which we thought was a charming town, but in a quiet village away from the hustle and bustle.
The only downside was the proximity to the main coastal road, so quite noisy and occasional blinding by headlights of cars coming down the hill ant night. But this is pretty standard for any villa near the coast - if you want to avoid the road, you would need to head inland to the hills but then be further from the beaches. We had worried about being overlooked on the terrace, we realised, having tried to identify our villa from the road a couple of times, that no one driving past is looking at the houses so in fact the terrace did feel really private but with a great view.
The house is surprisingly spacious for 4 and is clean, comfortable and well furnished. The pool is a decent size and seems standard for the area. It was perfect for a day for younger children and pre teens, although teenagers may want to head to the nearby beaches for a bit more space.
A small sheltered beach just 5 mins walk, or larger beaches just 5- 10 mins in the car.