This villa was one of the very best we've ever rented. It was just as shown in the images. Very new, modern and clean with excellent facilities and space throughout. Our hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful throughout our stay.When we arrived, I was a little concerned that we'd chosen somewhere quite remote, as it's on the outskirts of the small town of Perama. But those fears were unfounded. There were lots of beautiful little beach villages in the area worth exploring, the closest of which are Bali Beach and Evita Bay, which are both gorgeous. Bali Beach is the larger of the two with a wide sandy beach and sand seabed, whereas Evita Bay is quite a bit smaller with a mix of pebble and sand. But Evita has some wonderful little coves within swimming distance for anyone over the age of 8-years old (accompanied, of course). We also loved going out to dinner at Paramos, which doesn't have the best beach, but makes up for with lovely tavernas.Rethymno is only 35 minutes away by car. The beach there is okay, nothing special, but the large town itself has hundreds of tavernas ranging from intimate ones to high-end expensive ones overlooking the sea front. The old town there is beautiful with winding streets and alleyways full of shops and bars. And there's also some really fantastic looking bar/clubs if you're a little younger than I am!Overall, Crete was one if not the best holiday our family has been on and I can't recommend the place or the villa enough!!!
This villa was one of the very best we've ever rented. It was just as shown in the images. Very new, modern and clean with excellent facilities and space throughout. Our hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful throughout our stay.When we arrived, I was a little concerned that we'd chosen somewhere quite remote, as it's on the outskirts of the small town of Perama. But those fears were unfounded. There were lots of beautiful little beach villages in the area worth exploring, the closest of which are Bali Beach and Evita Bay, which are both gorgeous. Bali Beach is the larger of the two with a wide sandy beach and sand seabed, whereas Evita Bay is quite a bit smaller with a mix of pebble and sand. But Evita has some wonderful little coves within swimming distance for anyone over the age of 8-years old (accompanied, of course). We also loved going out to dinner at Paramos, which doesn't have the best beach, but makes up for with lovely tavernas.Rethymno is only 35 minutes away by car. The beach there is okay, nothing special, but the large town itself has hundreds of tavernas ranging from intimate ones to high-end expensive ones overlooking the sea front. The old town there is beautiful with winding streets and alleyways full of shops and bars. And there's also some really fantastic looking bar/clubs if you're a little younger than I am!Overall, Crete was one if not the best holiday our family has been on and I can't recommend the place or the villa enough!!!