Guest Reviews

“If only all rental companies and rental villas could be like this. <br><br> Booking was easy and all communications with Chania Rentals were replied to promptly.<br><br> We also hired a car through them and whilst not the cheapest, the vehicle supplied was nearly new with no unexpected additional extras.<br><br> Metochi Villa is the best we have stayed in. It is described as newly built bit it isn't. Having said that its condition is excellent. It is well furnished. Cleanliness was the best we have ever had and the villa was cleaned throughout and bedding and towels changed every 3 or 4 days. What did surprise us was that soap dispensers, dishwasher tablets and toilet and kitchen rolls replenished at the same time.<br><br> The location suited us. The property down below Metochi was no problem and its owners kept themselves to themselves but we exchanged daily pleasantries. Surrounded by olive trees the area was quiet apart from the chirping of tree crickets!!<br><br> The pool, outside space and views from it were exceptional.<br><br> We would have no hesitation in returning to this property and would have no hesitation in using Chania Rentals again,”

“One of the best villas I have ever stayed in. A lovely building with a very spacious and well kept garden, with great swimming pool, outdoor BBQ and large driveway. About a 20mins walk to the bars and restaurants with plenty of landmarks, POI within a few mins walk. Private, spacious, well looked after and the owner was a lovely man indeed. Cannot recommend this villa highly enough.”

“We had a perfect stay in the villa, in fact we did not want to leave ! Its location is perfect for a relaxing break, with no need for a car. The beach is very close and the sea is lovely to swim in too. ”

“First of all, Iannis, the owner, couldn't have been more helpful - nothing was too much for him. I've rented many villas in my life and quite a few have had pleasant owners but Iannis is truly exceptional. Even if the villa were only average, it would be worth renting it just for the kindness of the owner! But the good news is, the villa is fantastic. <br><br>Beautiful view, beautiful pool, lovely garden that's absolutely private despite the presence of another villa on the site (we never saw the occupants and only heard them once, for about two minutes...). The kitchen was very well equipped and there is also an outside bbq. By the way, Iannis kindly left a few supplies in the kitchen for our arrival, at no extra cost. The beds were comfortable (though when we were there it was too hot to sit outside on the upstairs balconies so we used the downstairs terrace and garden), and the upstairs bathroom was perfect. The downstairs bathroom was more of a downstairs loo than a bathroom proper, but it served its purpose. And the location isn't difficult once you've managed to get there the first time (the only tricky part is the turnoff from the Chania-Rethymnon highway which is sprung on you at the last minute!). <br><br>If I have to find fault at all, which is difficult, it's the absence of ceiling fans - air conditioning there is aplenty, but it's non-ecofriendly, energy consuming (for Iannis, not for you, because it's included in the price...!), noisy and too cold. Ceiling fans are an absolute necessity, and Iannis assured me he'd install them for next year. <br><br>There's little else to add, except... if you want to eat out really well, it's worth driving the 20 minutes to the kafeneion in Maza!”

“We had a great week in Crete at Villa Mare. The villa is very modern and was very clean. It was quiet and private too. The views were incredible and the infinity pool was amazing. The host was helpful answering questions over WhatsApp and helping us make arrangements. With a car, you can easily get to several great beaches and restaurants and it's not far from the airport! We would highly recommend staying at this Villa. ”

“We spent a lovely two weeks here as two families of 4. The villa had everything we needed and Stella was a welcoming host who brought us lovely treats throughout our stay. <br><br>The beach is about a 10 minute walk away and has several restaurants. The bus to larger towns and the beautiful city of Chania is really easy and regular. We loved it.<br><br> The only thing that is worth mentioning is that the neighbour asked us to keep the noise down (and we felt that we were already being reasonable) so it would not be suitable for loud parties! Having said that, it is perfect for relaxing by the pool. Just lovely. ”

“We had a great week at Villa Reverie. Lovely pool and amazing views and sunsets. Well located for Chania and the various beaches on the west coast. ”

“My daughter, grandchildren and myself have just returned from a holiday in Crete at Euphoria Villa. As a family, we have holidayed in Kalyves and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, and regard this area as ‘our happy place’. This was our first holiday in Plaka and it certainly won’t be the last. It is an ideal location to visit many places but a car is essential. <br><br> Euphoria villa is certainly one of the best villas we have stayed in, it has a real sense of peace and the most beautiful views. It is very well equipped, beautifully clean and the outside area is lovely. The children loved the pool and though it is not heated, it was warm. Manolis, the owner, is an excellent host, always ready to suggest places and restaurants to visit and always easy to contact.<br><br> Plaka has everything you might need, Taki’s was our favourite restaurant, the food and service being very good. We also liked Dimitris in Almyrida but the service is very slow. Almyrida has an excellent choice of restaurants, lovely bakery and any gift shops. Kalyves, a little further away also has many restaurants, two lovely beaches and a decent sized supermarket. Hopefully, we’ll return next year.”

“Superbe villa, accueil magnifique d’Antonis. Nous reviendrons forcément !!!<br> Merci Antonis !!”

“A very warm welcome by the very hospitable owner Adonis and his wife. Villa Enid has a beautiful view, the house is spacious and fully equipped and therefore feels like coming home.<br> The garden with a gorgeous infinity pool is wonderfully spacious, yet cozy. Rental car is recommended.”

“We've just returned from a wonderful week at Villa Joseph. It's such a lovely spot to stay, both in terms of the beautiful gardens around the villa and the local area. The villa is in a really quiet spot with fantastic views over the lake towards the coast and to the mountains, but equally it's easy to get to the main north coast road to get around the island.<br><br> We loved going up the road to Kornas where we had an excellent & very inexpensive meal at Kali Kardia and also a lovely waymarked walk around the foothills.<br><br> Other highlights included a trip over the crazy mountain pass to Frangokastello and hiring a boat for a day from Nosto Mare in Hora Sfakion on the south coast. <br><br> However it was fantastic to come back to Villa Joseph at the end of the day and just relax in such special surroundings. <br><br> Finally a thank you to the wonderful host Giannis who patiently waited for us to arrive late on a Saturday night and left a great spread of food & drink which meant we didn't have to worry about food until later on the Sunday - that was a real help.<br><br> We hired a car through Chania-Rentals too which I'd recommend, it was an easy process. <br><br> Thanks again! ”