Vasilis is the quintessential Greek gentleman and host extraordinaire! Starting with the first inquiry, he was prompt, gracious and knowledgeable. All of these traits continued during our stay: we got lost trying to find the studio so Vasilis rode his bike to meet us and guide us home. He dropped off delicious Greek pastries for us in the morning, which was such a sweet gesture. There is a spiral staircase leading up to the studio and Vasilis took up all our suitcases and was there in the morning to help us if we needed it.
The studio was more than enough space for the three of us and its location was superb. It was thoughtfully renovated by someone who has good taste. We loved being in the Old Town near a traditional bakery, mini mart, cafes and amazing restaurants and shops. The balcony was small but very inviting since you are surrounded by planters with brightly colored petunias. Lovely!
If you have a car, parking might be tight, but we found parking quite easily every time we came back home. All the linens and bedding were extra clean and comfortable. It was super helpful having a washing machine-- detergent was thoughtfully provided. The handy drying line on the rooftop gets lots of sun so our clothes dried quickly.
The town of Rethymno is incredibly charming and the people are very welcoming. The nice lady who lives across the street gave us gardenia from her balcony and made our day with her kindness. This town, plus Vasilis's impeccable hosting skills made our visit enjoyable and we are already planning a return visit.
Dreamy place. Thank you so much, Vasilis.