We chose to book Villa Maria for a stay in Crete in late May and are veryglad for doing so! Prior to booking, Kostas was very prompt in answering our questions about the villa and this level of attention and responsiveness lasted for the duration of our stay.
Directions to the villa were clear and despite arriving after midnight, we received a warm welcome and introductory tour. The villa offers the option of a regular cleaner but you can also opt against this if you'd prefer. We accepted the service and Rob the cleaner did a great job as well as offering some great tips and insights on things to do in the surrounding area!
The villa is very well maintained and the pool is is idyllic. The location was a haven away from some of the more crowded tourist heavy areas of the island so we would recommend for anyone looking for some peace and quiet. Pigi Town is a short walk away and we went there one evening to the local restaurant which was excellent. The larger town of Rethymno is just a 15 min drive. You can obtain a return Covid test in Rethymno medical centre if you need one for re-entry to country of origin although it was very busy when we went on a Saturday morning so I would advise either going early or going during the week if possible.
Overall, we loved our stay at Villa Maria and would highly recommend for anyone looking for somewhere which can act as a great base for exploring the island!