Artemis was the perfect host. We received regular emails and she was there to meet us on arrival, despite us being later than we anticipated.
The property sits in a prime location with breathtaking views across the bay and the distant White Mountains. How I miss that view now we are home again.
The balcony is a lovely place to sit first thing in the morning and in the evening you get the most glorious sunsets. The garden is very well looked after and yet another place to sit and enjoy the views with some welcome shade from the tree.
I was unsure at first if the kitchen was well equipped enough but in fact it was. There were enough pans/utensils/knives etc for us as a group of four and we ate in regularly with absolutely no sense that we were having to make do. Artemis regularly replaces tea towels, bathroom towels etc and this also made it a stress free couple of weeks. There was a tv but we didn't use it and didn't miss it.
Almyrida is lovely location - with everything we needed and nothing we didn't need. The Cretan locals were so welcoming and friendly and felt very safe and a great place for families and those not seeking loud night life.
Artemis was available if we ever needed her left us to enjoy our holiday and I would say she was the perfect host. We will return one day for sure.