A stay at Amari Villas is a stay in Paradise. Truly a unique and wonderful experience .
The Villa. A beautifully restored, and extended, traditional Cretan villa in a mostly sleepy, but often lively and vibrant mountain village. The villa was spotlessly clean, impeccably well presented and laid out. It mixes modern amenities with traditional features superbly, and the small touches make it feel like a rustic Cretan home from home. The views are out of this world, over village rooftops down into ancient olive groves in the valley. The skyline is dominated by the impressive shape of Mt Samotis in the foreground and the massive Mt. Idi in the background, that was still snow capped during our stay in early July. It is now one of favourite places to visit in the world. A view you can never get tired of. The outside space matches the interior too, thoughtfully laid out with everything you need.
The area. So much to do! Our stay was filled with many activities, ranging from a stroll through the olive groves, to a hike, and a swim, through an incredible gorge. There wad too much to do on our week long trip, and we only wish we had had more time to do more! We equally enjoyed a few days relaxing on the terrace by the pool. Amari Villas offer a bit of everything, and a lot of fun!
The host (s). All of the other reviews are true. From the moment we booked, to the moment we left we found Manolis to be attentive, knowledgeable, easy to contact and full of brilliant suggestions of what to do, where to go, what to eat, and drink! It was a pleasure to spend a little time with Manolis, and his wife Rula. We are so grateful to them for taking the time out to make our stay in Crete unforgettable.
And Rumy! Who made our stay extra extra special with her warm greetings, help around the Villa and delicious food! All three of our hosts really went the extra mile to ensure that everything was perfect, and we cannot thank them enough.