We have just returned from our wonderful trip to Crete and our lovely Villa, Aphrodite.
The villa was absolutely beautiful, had everything we could of hoped for, was clean, modern and just perfect, our 2 young children loved it.
Kostas the owner and his wife, took the time to show us around, installed the child stair gate when asked, made up the cot and also delivered some local foods for us to try, all of which were wonderful.
A full clean was carried out mid week and well as regular pool maintenance, grass cutting and also grapes, fresh fruit and pancakes were dropped off during the week as well !!
Our children loved the 'Villa cat / kitten' whom they named "Minnie" due to her size, so please be sure to look out for her, she loves to play.
Kostas left his business card and made us aware he was available at any time should we have any problems.
The only downside to the villa, is that we only booked for a weeks stay !!!
The local mini market was very good, the lady in the shop was lovely and made a fuss of our children, free cakes and sweets!
Faragi, the nearest restaurant was also very good, a basic menu but very good food and very reasonably priced.
The nearest town was about 10-15 minute drive and has everything there that you could need, car rental to Lidl to food outlets and shops, to beaches.
Rethimno / Rethymno old town, the castle/fortress and old winding small streets were a definite highlight of our holiday, well worth the 4 Euro entrance fee to look around the ruins of the fortress and take in part of the history of the country.
The most amazing part of Crete was the port, old town part of Chania.
This was about an hour and 20 minute drive from the villa each way, but worth every second of the car journey.
The port which was re-built by the Venetians is one of the most beautiful places we have ever visited, the sights were amazing, the restaurants were amazing and the people there were the nicest we came across, an absolute definite if you are ever in Crete.