The property at Hersonissos beach is stunning . You often hear people talk about “location” but this really is fantastically located . The villa is on a large plot which runs directly to a small, beautiful beach on the wonderful Cretan coast. It has a large pool (which my two boys loved) and the most immaculate gardens I have ever seen. The villa itself is modern and bright with everything you would need for a perfect “home from home” stay . The inclusion of a self contained basement studio will be a real benefit to some families. Communication with Peny was very good and she was extremely helpful . The only slight niggle with the villa was that none of the bathrooms were en-suite . Restaurants are within 200 metres and there’s a snack and drinks bar at the tiny museum next door , In fact the owner brought our lunch directly to our outdoor dining area during our stay . There is a Spar supermarket around 5 minutes walk from the villa (there are taxis outside the shop).This is one of the first times we have not required a car , it really is that well located . All in all we had a wonderful time and would stay again in a heartbeat .