Guest Reviews

“We were for the second time in Gianna Villa. It is one of the most beautiful place for holidays. The house is great and the owner is really friendly. The surroundings are so nice and every day you can dicover new places. Highly recommanded!!! Thank you so much! We will come back! ”

“We stayed for two weeks with our three year old and were joined for one of those by our brother and sister in-law with their seven year old, we had a fabulous holiday.<br> We can't say enough good things about this villa and the hosts.<br> The villa is impeccably clean, it’s also spacious and he bedrooms are nicely kept and comfortable.<br> The outside space is fantastic, warm spotlessly clean pool, lovely garden and a large and well planted herb bed!<br> The garden is great for relaxing in, some days we only ventured out to the local shop to get supplies, there’s shade for every part of the day, a big BBQ and lovely dining area that gets the later evening sun at dinner time, perfect!<br> The villa is perfectly situated for getting to the beautiful beaches on the west coast, Elafonisi still takes a while to get to but is beautiful and Thalassana is another well worth a visit.<br> Last but not least our hosts, we could not have asked for a more delightful and helpful couple. Lefteris and Alexandra couldn’t do enough for us they’re always on hand and so welcoming and charming to talk to. They showed us to a great supermarket, put us on to the local butcher, bought us produce from their own farm (and suggested how to cook it) and showed our little one around the farm on the tractor, he loved it, beautiful people!<br> We rarely holiday in the same place but one day we hope to see Lefteris and Alexandra again (and grandma Joanna and baby Lefteris of course!). ”

“We really want to share our thoughts on this beautiful villa and most gracious hosts who would do every thing in their power to make sure you have a fantastic holiday .the villa is spacious and has everything you need and what you did not know you needed.!.<br>The area around the villa is breath taking we spent lovely evenings eating outside ,you have three different areas out side to choose from .We have stayed in villas for the past eight years ,this has to be our favourite,and we will be booking again next year ,if you are considering booking this beautiful villa don't hesitate you will not be disappointed we loved it <br>The most lovely family are there to greet you on arrival and only a phone call away if you need them we were treated to a home cooked meal which was a big hit with all the family The bedrooms are spacious and beds so comfortable ,so you really don't want to leave”

“Directions to the villa were excellent - despite arriving close to midnight we were able to find the villa quickly. And what a great villa! Swimming pool was excellent, the garden peaceful with plenty of shade and the views of the coast up to Chania and the mountains were absolutely fantastic. All of the bedrooms are very well air conditioned (the air conditioning doesn't come on until all external doors are closed). There is plenty of room in this villa for eight, the only downside is that the dishwasher is very small but otherwise everything is good and works although one of the showers does leak and isn't very powerful. Maid service every three days and she is lovely. Get the owner to give you a list of places to visit as she has some good recommendations. This end of Crete is lovely, green and pleasant. The weather was scorching - approx. 38 degrees but the sea is cool and crystal clear. Highly recommended”

“We were a family of two adults and three children, 10, 13,15 and enjoyed staying in Markos Villa very much. The villa was comfortable and clean with plenty of different terraces to eat or sit depending on the sun, and the views of Suda Bay were stunning. On some mornings the adults got up early to watch the sunrise. The garden although small was rather lovely; and we all enjoyed the pool. The local taverna was excellent - very friendly and relaxed and we ate there several times. The only downside to the villa with teenagers is that it is too far from Chania or Rethymno to just go in for a couple of hours. In general, however, a very good place to stay.”

“What can I say, the villa is beautiful and in a stunning setting on top of a hill overlooking the sea a mile or so away. A car is essential although we did do the walk down to the village and back up again a couple of times. The Villa itself is in perfect condition, modern, spacious and has everything you need for a great stay. We did find the beds hard, however. The location is very quiet and the pool is safe so is ideal for young families or families with teenagers - our 13 and 16 year old enjoyed the pool. The owners were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble, despite us arriving very late following a delayed flight from Gatwick. We will definitely come back here.”

“We have spent two weeks in august 2014 in Laina Villa. We were 2 families with each 2 child (8 persons) The house was perfect, clean. The owners really take care of your confort, and help you to have wonderfull hollidays. ”

“The location and atmosphere at Villa Del Sole is amazing. Evenings BBQ'ing as the sun set across Chania Bay are memories we will all treasure. All the party were able to relax and unwind - plenty of space both inside and out to be alone if required and plenty of space to enjoy each other's company. The owners were very helpful and made some excellent restaurant recommendations in Chania. Showers/baths a little problematic at times - maybe some operator error but a simple walk in shower would have been appreciated. Highlights of the holiday apart from the Villa - Samaria Gorge, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling from the villa's boat ramp and Chania's Market first thing to purchase some quality produce. A memorable holiday - the Cretian people are wonderful; so friendly and welcoming. Many thanks for a lovely break.”

“Très bonnes vacances à la markos villa. Maison très propre, piscine agréable et surtout des propriétaire discrets et charmants. A notre arrivée, un énorme plat de moussaka nous attendais ainsi que des feuilles de vignes farcies et du pain. Bref à recommander.”

“The owner welcomes you as an old friend and does his utmost to make your stay enjoyable and unforgetable. This old but very well renovated family house is very pleasant and well equipped. Cleanliness is irreproachable. We spent a very nice fortnight in this house ideally situated in the quiet hamlet of Metochi. ”

“Lovely villa for a family or group of friends to share. It's clean & modern, with tons of space, and the layout is great for people to swim & sunbathe, play pool or take it easy inside simultaneously! It's located in a quiet plot, surrounded by olive trees, but only a 5 minute drive to the pretty coastal village of Georgioupoli. You know you sound picky when your worst complaint is that there was almost too much cleaning done by the housekeeper while we were there! ”