Guest Reviews

“We (4 adults, 2 children/ 2 years old) had 2 wonderfull weeks and can absolutely recommend this property. Quiet and in good condition...next city Plantanias only 10-15 min by car. Again, we recommend this place to everyone who wants to relax and enjoy the silence! ”

“This is a gorgeous property! The setting and views are outstanding. The villa is spacious with enough room for our group of 3 couples and 2 singles. The pool is especially beautiful. The owners were kind and generous giving us fresh veggies from the garden and eggs. From their hens. We had local chefs come in and cook for us 2 nights, delicious and local cuisine served on our own balcony, truly memorable occasions. A couple of small suggestions, a larger coffee maker and printed instructions for appliances etc would be useful. ”

“Fantastic villa in beautiful surroundings. The views, rooms, fittings and kitchen equipment were excellent. We were a party of 10 ages 7 to 70 and the villa was perfect for us all. Sitting around the large dining table on the patio watching the sun go down was perfect.We would all love to go back again.<br><br> The owners were delightful and very helpful. <br><br> Lazy mornings spent around the pool and afternoons spent at the beach in Georgiopoli, we can recommend Mikes Oasis on the beach for drinks!!<br><br> We all enjoyed the Botanical Gardens and had a delicious meal in their restaurant with spectacular views.<br><br> Christostomos Restaurant in Chania is a must. <br><br> In Georgiopoli the restaurant Anthropoli opposite the church was excellent too. <br><br> Mathes is a small village near to the villa with 2 lovely restaurants Hotel Villa Kapasa and Mathes Restaurant best to book. ”

“We stayed for a week at the end of May with our children. The villa is in a fantastic location. It's peaceful with wonderful views especially at sunset. Plaka is a short walk and Almirida only a few minutes by car. The owner was there to welcome us and had provided fresh fruit, bread, water and much more. His hospitality was more than anyone could hope for. We look forward to returning again and would definitly recommend staying here. ”

“Two of us had an enjoyable and comfortable 11 night stay in Yasemi Villa in early May. We found it to be very well furnished and equipped in a lovely private setting not far from all necessary amenities. The property is in a rural location with nice views of the countryside and sea but close to the coast with easy access to beaches, shopping and restaurants. The nearest well stocked supermarket, which also has a cash machine, is an INKA In Maleme, a few minutes away by car. The same distance in the other direction is a useful bakery. Restaurants can be found in Maleme near the beaches and many more in Platinias, the nearby main tourist centre.<br><br> The rear of the villa with the private garden and pool face west and benefit from the sun all day. There is a direct view of sunsets and we enjoyed these over a glass of wine from the veranda which runs along the rear of the property and overlooks the garden. Although it did not bother us, the gravel surround on three sides of the pool may not appeal to everybody. There is a lemon tree and banana palms which were fruiting while we were there and provided us with some produce. The front porch, framed with bougainvillea, is an ideal shaded spot for breakfast. <br><br> Cleaning and change of towels took place every third day while we were there. George, the owner is very friendly and helpful and speaks good English. We found the whole process of booking the villa and car hire through Chania Rentals extremely straightforward and efficient.<br><br> All in all, a very satisfactory holiday in a lovely location. ”

“It was first time visit to Crete for all of us (4 middle aged) and we couldn't have any more pleased and delighted with both the villa and location. The villa was beautiful, clean and had everything you needed. A nice size pool for a relaxing and refreshing dip, good furniture and a garden. Upon arrival the villa owners were there to greet us and explained everything and showed us around. They had put plenty of water and other provisions in the fridge and there was plenty of towels and bathroom provisions. We found we were missing an airer during the week and once contacted they were there within 5-10 mnutes with one - they couldn't do enough for us, they were excellent.<br><br> The villa has an excellent location just outside Georgioupolis but was only 5-10 minutes walk across the bridge over the estuary going to sea. The town has some wonderful restaurants and is quite quaint. We went on a boat trip along the coast using George and his helper Thomas. We went into caves both swimming and with the boat and also were able to go into a cave home on the cliff face that had been inhabited for 20 years up until 2012. It was a great trip. I would recommend this particular boat trip (small speed boat) as opposed to the larger one in the harbour as it has a maximum capacity of 7-8 people whereas the large boat can take up to 42 people with 18 seats. We were able to book the small boat for just the 4 of us.<br><br> I would highly recommend this villa if anyone is thinking of staying in the area - we will be back!”

“We had one of the most wonderful holidays ever in Crete. The villa was even more incredible than we thought it would be. The pool is amazing and so are the views. Everything was clean and well maintained. It is very peaceful and private. The surrounding areas are picturesque - small herds of goats, olive and lemon trees, sea and mountain views. This villa could easily fit two families. We absolutely loved it! The restaurants and beaches nearby are also really excellent. There is a good bus service into Chania if you don't want to drive. Everyone is so friendly and the food is amazing! We recommend Maria's restaurant at the bottom of the hill. We'll be coming back to this villa every holiday from now on. Absolutely loved it. :D”

“Together with my family (two adults, three children) we just spent a wonderful week at Villa del Mare. The place is nothing but outstanding: It sits right by the sea on a cliff, offers plenty of space in- and outside the house, is equipped with high quality furniture / electronics / kitchen etc. and comes with a modern, rather minimalistic interior design, offers incredibly scenic views from almost any room and provides for a fantastic pool - what more can you ask for? I would therefore recommend this place to anybody seeking a somewhat isolated but otherwise generous and perfectly positioned retreat in the Chania / Akrotiri region.<br><br> Some further, more practical, comments: The basketball court is real, huge and offers fantastic space for any kind of outdoor sports with the kids. Just be mindful that it is also a bit rough (all concrete, the iron basketball basket's being rusty, no net around the place etc.); that said, we used this vast open space many times to play football, Frisbee, etc. <br><br> A rental car is a must have. Within a 5-10min drive you can find several small, but well equipped, supermarkets - and there is no shortage of nice restaurants in Akrotiri and Chania area. Due to the prevailing strong winds (usually from north-west) you may want to prefer going to wind protected beaches if you are travelling with children (for the same reason the house's drive way down to the water is now closed as the lowest section of the concrete path got destroyed by strong waves). On the Akrotiri peninsula such calm and sandy beaches can be found in the bay of Stavros (10min drive) and Marathi (25min drive). Both beaches have also some very nice little restaurants on offer. The old town of Chania and the historic port area are nothing but wonderful and also just a 25min drive away from the house. ”

“Villa was fantastic! Loads of room, clean, well kept and great views. We were a young group of 8 people and had one car between us for the week which worked well, the walk down to town is manageable but you are on a hill so the walk back up is a bit trickier. Owners were friendly and helpful, we had a fruit basket and bottled water left for us on arrival which was great. Would stay again.”

“Wir waren mit 9 Personen in der Villa Margarita 1 und koennen Sie uneingeschraenkt weiterempfehlen. Das Haus ist sehr schoen eingerichtet (sehr stylisch)und bietet genug Platz fuer bis zu 10 Personen. Der Pool ist direkt am Haus und sehr angenehm. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefuehlt. Es ist sehr ruhig mit tollem Blick zum Meer. Margarita ist prima und wir bekamen immer wieder frische Eier. Falls wir wieder in diese Gegend kommen sollten, werden wir sicher nochmals dieses Haus buchen. Als Ausgengspunkt fuer die westlichen Hoehepunkte gut gelegen. Jederzeit wieder. ”

“Villa Euphoria offers every ingredient for a comfortable stay: it's well-equipped, boasts lovely views across the bay area and is close to restaurants, stores and beach. Above all, the owner cannot be faulted. He offers great service and makes you feel right at home with generous offerings. Well worth our recommendation! ”