A home from home! A traditional villa, with lovely views and pool. The location is quiet and relaxing, yet there are amenities just 5-10 minutes walk away. I would say hiring a car is required to make the most of the area. We preferred the sedate local beaches to those busier beaches on the west coast. The botanical gardens is a must do! Eat at the cafe there; they use the produce from the gardens and the food is lovely. The tavernas in Aptera were great. We esp liked the place frequented by locals for light bites and a drink in the evening (on the same side of the road as the mini supermarket).
Stellios (George’s father) attends daily to maintain the grounds. He is welcoming and friendly but not too intrusive. We (esp the kids!) loved seeing him! He was so sweet and bought many treats for the children. We also were grateful to have essentials provided in the kitchen on arrival. Charlotte, who lives next door was very friendly and gave us many tips for exploring the area and eating out. There are dogs in the neighbouring property but they were amongst the friendliest we’ve ever met! Very cute and playful!
The accommodation is very spacious and was well stocked for our requirements. For those travelling with young children, maybe consider bringing a baby monitor to keep an eye on the kids at night as the two bedrooms are at opposite ends of the property.