Guest Reviews

“This was one of the best family vacations we have had. The place was perfect for what we needed. It is was an easy drive into Old Town and so close to Stavros Beach. We did go to Heraklion and Rethymno and Imbros Gorge - easy day trips from the house. <br><br> Each morning and evening I savored the view. The house and grounds had everything we needed - an extra hairdryer for the upstairs would make a nice touch - but nothing to complain about! The peacocks scared us at first with their noises, but once we figured out what the awful noise was - we grew to enjoy hearing them! I would stay again if we ever go back to Crete. It really was a fantastic holiday. Thank you so much. ”

“Dias Villa exceeded our expectations; the standard of everything was wonderful but it was Manos, the owner, that made our stay so special. He must be the most cheerful and friendlliest person on Crete - his welcome was warm and, quite literally, he couldn't do enough for us. We had two Moussakas cooked by his mum - the best you'll ever taste.<br><br> The house was cleaned beautifully every three days while the pool was cleaned every morning. Spike, Manos' dog, was a sweetie and came to say hello each day. The views were stunning - the white mountains behind and the sea to the front. Very good service from Chania Rentals, we recommend them unreservedly - great communications, helpful too. Great deal on car-hire. <br><br> Well-located for a car-based holiday on Crete, we visited Chania many times, Frankocastello, Imbros Gorge, Kissamos (boat trip to Balos), Akrotiri and many other places. Well-placed for shopping and essentials. You can book this villa with complete confidence that you have made the best possible choice. In our experience, a six star holiday.<br><br> Thanks Manos and your family for making our holiday so special.<br><br> Cathy, Richard, Robert & Catherine”

“The villa is placed on a hill which was a bit difficult to drive into - but besides that everything was perfect. George (the owner) was ready to welcome us the first day, and evrything was nice and clean. It was wonderfull to have a privat pool (also good for kids). It was close to Chania and the super market. <br><br> It is highly recommendable for families. <br> We look forward to visit Chania again next year and to rent via Chania rentals. ”

“We spend a Great week in old real Greek Willa with great history - all furniture are real wood ones with whole interior made with great taste , also great hosts very nice and helpful. We definitely would recommend this place for everyone. Wee were there with two kids :) once again thank you :) ”

“We had a wonderful time on Crete and enjoyed the villa very much. The pool was really taken care of and also of anything else in and outside the house. We were happy about a lemon tree in the garden. The owner was available to help us with a Wifi problem and left us fruits when we arrived and cookies after cleaning. The view is really beautiful and it's nice to enjoy your breakfast looking at trees, mountains, the city and the ocean. Sometimes it was too cold and windy to sit outside in early May, but we still enjoyed our stay very much.”

“Wow what a beautiful Vila, UNREAL views! We have never stayed at anything as good as this villa it was beautiful there!!! So happy we booked! Would 100% go back! ”

“We spent a week in May 2019 in IO Villa and we did not regret it. The house is big and wonderful with all the things you need and was exactly from what we could expect according the pictures on the website. The view to the coast and sea is wonderful. <br><br>The furniture is Cretian, so not very comfortable to sit in, but that's about the only point of critics. Because our stay started a bit chilly we did use the airco in the livingroom as a heater. The bedrooms, sun terrace and swimmingpool were great with all the privacy you need. The garden is full of beautiful flowers in this period. A very quit surrounding without any noise was lovely. Only the birds could wake you up. The housekeeper Manos did everything to make our stay as nice as possible. A rental car is needed and the road up into the hills is good to ride and all asphalted.<br><br> Conclusion: high recommended! ”

“We spent wonderful holidays in this perfect villa! The villa is beautifully built and of high quality standard. It is very quiet and peaceful there and has a stunning view over the sea. The house is spotlessly clean and has everything you need for a perfect holiday. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. The gave us a warm welcome. It is in great location - within a few minutes by car you are at the beach and there are very nice taverns and little shops close by.<br><br> We highly recommend Villa Resi and will definitely come back! ”

“We had a great stay at Liodosifis Villa, a great house, very comfortable. Very nice and hospitable owners. Would recommend to everyone.”

“We stayed in Calma Seaside Villa for a week in early May and wished we were staying longer. The villa is kept to a very high standard and has an air of peace and quiet about it. The starter pack of local produce was very useful and the owner guided us through the operation of the heating and the air-conditioning systems (neither of which we actually used).<br><br> The beach is just outside the gate. There is a good taverna very close by and the well-stocked supermarket, just 5 minutes’ walk away, is open 7 days per week. Other tavernas are in easy walking distance. Kalyves has a good range of small shops and is a short car ride away, or a longer walk.<br><br> Highly recommended. ”

“We had a a very relaxing 10 day stay at Eleni Villa. The pool was sublime for all sorts of fun times with the family. More-so because basically now our family of 5 are all but adults. You're almost alone up there (raised above the tree line) and no one looking on.<br><br> The situation was great being one of two villas but in front of the other so the views afforded were uninterrupted by any other building. Also the fact that our villa was in front of the other meant most sound was deadened.<br><br> It was a short drive out into the sticks as such from the hustle and bustle that was Maleme, still typically just out of season. A car was a must to access the shops but the beach and general facilities easily walked to especially if you gathered the nerve to walk through a holiday complex nearer the beach.<br><br> When we arrived, the owner met us at the villa and indicated to us the wifi and typical other things. Nice to arrive to a bowl of fruit and plenty of bottled water in the big fridge freezer. The owner had stayed on because our flights in were delayed which was nice. The owner also ferried staff to us periodically whilst operating a maids service.<br><br> Okay the wifi wasn't amazing at times but we found that moving the unit upstairs into a bedroom helped. However it was a holiday so none of us were overly worried as to this issue. The air conditioning, not really advertised was throughout the villa and excellent. <br><br> The showers weren't perfect and the bathrooms were a little Britain 1990's. Also the dishwasher wasn't the best at washing, there were ants out on the patio, the odd gecko and the cicada's were endless, (yet no mossies).. but this is Crete and it comes with the territory. Talking of which, the territory (the land on which it was built) was the hill where the Germans landed, invading during the second world war. Lots of local history nearby.<br><br> The outside grill and pizza oven just fine and the provided loungers ideal. The outside shower by the pool was useful indeed. I wonder that the unused room downstairs could have been a good games room or gym? Just a thought. <br><br> Overall, yes it has the odd little issue but lots of good too ... so yes it gets 5 stars from us and all the family wish to go there again soon. ”