When reading the reviews about the Art Studio we could see that this was going to be a special experience. Wow! How accurate the reviews were! Despina is just the most gracious lady. My wife and I were made to feel so welcome, so special and so important. Despina would check how we were via AirBnB email each morning, a cheery wave and a greeting each time we saw each other and a homemade treat would be left now and again. We are now a fan of Cretan herbal tea, homegrown grapes and loukoumades !
The studio was spotlessly clean, the private terrace is absolutely huge and not overlooked allowing for peaceful sunbathing and reading with sun shining down literally from dawn to dusk and to avoid the guilt of doing absolutely nothing beyond enjoying the views for a day, the fitness equipment can help !
My wife and I walked to excellent local restaurants (Mavros Melos - Cretan Salad and the local Lyra beer brewed by a Micro Brewery in Kissamos and the Fish Tavern 1960 - swordfish, Lyra and complimentary honey infused Raki) on the beach (10 minutes walk) and to the small harbour (Tsengas Fish Tavern - salmon steak) - 20 minutes walk and felt completely at ease walking home after dark. Kissamos is such a friendly place.
We found the location of the Art Studio very convenient for day trips out to Balos Beach (beware of the VERY rocky track!), Chania Town and harbour and our favourite beach, where we watched the sun set right down to the horizon, at Falasarna (20 minutes drive and highly recommended - far superior to Elafonisi in our opinion. All really easy to navigate from the Art Studio.
This stay at the Art Studio was absolutely stunning. Everything about the accommodation, the location and, of course, the wonderful level of hospitality afforded us by Despina was truly wonderful.
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your wonderful studio Despina we would love to be able to return to see you again one day soon.