Another wonderful stay in Crete. Charming Villa feels more like a home than a rental. Emmanuel and Yannis replied to all messages within the hour even one I sent on a Sunday evening (I was expecting a reply on the Monday). Mrs Efi (villa owner) is an amazing host. She was at the villa when we arrived with a homemade pastry cooking in the oven for us. Mrs Efi and her mother arrived Wednesday and Saturdays to clean the villa and change all the bedding/towels. She gave as loads of recommendation for places to visit/restaurants/Crete history. A lovely chatty lady who was also happy to help. We would have given it 5* for everything if there had been a taverna within walking distance. Saying that Platanias is only 4km away and has everything you will need. Beach, Lidl, Coop, lots of shops and restaurants, doctors (we needed the lateral flow test to return home). It really is a gem of a town. The villa is only 35mins from Chania airport and 20-25min from Chania old town. Our favourite restaurant/beach bar in Platanias was Kyano, definitely worth a visit, great food/staff and beautiful beach front location. We had an amazing family holiday with many more great memories of Crete.