It's our fifth time on Crete, we come to this separate heavenly reality for 6 years already, and every time it's a blessing in every way, but with Manolis and Maria's place it's something very special indeed. It is the first time we stayed so close to a fabulous beach (and we blissfully swam there at the end of December), enjoyed the views, the aromas, and the sounds of the sea just in two steps distance, had all the amenities in the same two steps, and the place itself was so immaculate you wouldn't believe it. It can touch all the way to the heart, all those things our hosts took care of so that not only we had everything that is essential for comfort, but also those that simply make you smile and feel loved, from the food in the fridge and in the cupboards enough to sustain not too gluttonous a couple for a few days, the snorkeling masks in the wardrobe, the delicious Korres shampoos and sublty sented towels in the bathroom, to sensible journals and books on the shelf, piles of extra pillows, immaculate linen, two ways to warm up the place (just in case), and tasteful elegant ambience all around.
Manolis and Maria doted on us as best friends might do sometimes, they shared Christmas sweets with us and tons of helpful tips on what to do around the Eastern Crete. Even though we came prepared for the exploration of this region of the island, we found their advices helpful and giuding. We caught a bit of iffy weather this time, but it didn't in any way spoil our stay, and I giuess we wouldn't trade our walks under various kind of rains-and-rainbows for anything, as we had a fantastic chance to see Ag. Nikolaos and the environs in all sorts of astounding light and colour.
We adoringly recommend Manolis and Maria and will come back to The Dream Town again.