The villa is a perfect place for a retreat. A little up the mountains in a very small authentic Cretan village (Emprosneros). It is a very quiet, non-touristy place. To the beaches in the north it is a 15-20 minutes drive. To the south coast you drive 45 minutes (for example to Chora Sfakion) or 60 minutes to the first beautiful beaches (Vatalos), but it is a very winding road and you better not suffer from motion sickness :-)
The villa is simply beautiful, everything is built to a very high quality and well thought through. You can feel the passion that has gone into creating this place. The terrace on the top floor is the perfect place for yoga or star gazing, the veranda on the first floor is the perfect place for breakfast with a breathtaking view over the north of the island and the mountains. The outdoor kitchen with BBQ fireplace is a highlight for summer evenings. A special highlight is the pool for an evening swim, a morning swim or even a full day of hanging out.
Maria and Manos manage the villa and are extremely caring, starting with very detailed introductions to the facilities and their features, tips for excursions, restaurants and more. Every morning Maria's father cleans the pool, and every now and then you are even treated to fruits and vegetables. We even had the honor of trying some moussaka, prepared by Maria's mother. Yummy :-)
All in all, a perfect stay! Anyone looking for a place away from the touristy areas and an authentic luxury stay in Create is right here.