The villa is absolutely stunning and more than lives up to the pictures advertised - a very generous sized pool, great outdoor space to sunbathe and have dinner al fresco, and incredible views over Maleme and Chania further beyond. Really superb value, especially if you have a larger group staying e.g. 6-8 people.
The inside of the villa is also very spacious, with plenty of room for 6 people to comfortably stay. Air conditioning in the bedrooms and main living area is also a plus.
Our host Tonia was really amazing - nothing was ever a bother for her and she was always more than happy to help with suggestions or organising taxis to Chania. The best host anyone could ask for!
The villa is about a 20 minute walk from the nearest supermarket and the restaurants of Maleme, which is fine if you enjoy walking a little more during your stay. The uphill walk back to the villa can be a little challenging in the heat, especially with shopping bags, so it would be a good idea to do a big shop at the beginning of your stay. If you have not hired a car, then you will be relying on taxis a lot, but the taxis are pretty good value and Tonia is extremely helpful with arranging transport!