We spend a week at this wonderful place and we were absolutely amazed by everything - don’t think twice and stay at this location if possible.
Even before we started our vacation, Nikos gave us lots of hints regarding COVID-test centers close to Sfakaki.
We can highly recommended to ask Nikos for preferable car rentals - he has great contacts and arranges everything. This not only gives you better conditions but also a better price-value ratio compared to booking via a broker.
When driving to Villa Mathios, it is easier to search for „Matt Café“; our Maps had difficulties finding the address stated in Airbnb.
The time to get to Sfakaki from Heraklion Airport is approx. 1 hour and the location is easy to find.
Talking about the location: This place is even better when the pictures might indicate. It has everything you need to have a relaxing and wonderful vacation. It is well equipped, even has a BBQ place and pool and garden are especially nice. The view you have from the garden towards the sea is stunning. We can recommend to go to the beach for a morning swim and spend the hotter time of the day at the pool. The location is very tidy and we could choose how often a room cleaning service would drop in to clean the house - amazing.
Thanks to its location, you can easily access the greater Rethymno and Heraklion area very easy. You should ask Nikos for recommendations regarding places to eat and hidden gems. Approximately 1 km towards Heraklion there is a local supermarket that also has fresh meat, which is very good!
One of the many highlights is Matt Café right next to the location which is run by Nikos closer relatives - they make excellent Freddo and Frapé. We have been there at least twice a day.
Nikos is an excellent host. He responds extremely fast, is incredibly friendly and manages everything very well. He coordinates everything with his aunt who lives beneath the location. She is also extremely friendly and kind.
We had a wonderful time at Villa Mathios and would come back whenever we visit Crete.
Thanks a lot!