Reviews of Villa in Greece

Customer Reviews

Overall:
It was fabulous. Better than the pictures or my expectations. The perfect relaxing, touring, partying and enjoying place on Crete.
Enjoyed Most:
The villa itself was stunning and beautifully furnished. It was set on the rim of the Askifou Plateau, a lovely agricultural area that was beautiful to behold and to watch throughout the day and stay. Great neighbors too. The location, although remote, was actually centrally located for touring the western 2/3 of Crete, from north to south. In addition the Imbros Gorge, a great 5 mile gorge walk could be accessed on foot from the villa. Plenty of information provided by the owner. Good restaurants immediately nearby and some very interesting towns close by.
Enjoyed Least:
There really wasn't anything that I didn't like about the property. It even was quite satisfactory for the maximum number of 12 people although 3 were children.
Surrounding Area:
The towns of Vryees and Vamos. Traveling to the southern beaches of Frangokastella and Plakeius. The incredible scenery riht outside the door.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Ammoudari was a bit of a hike till we learned the cross country or goat field, in this case. It had a good taverna, bakery and small shop with fresh produce and all needed household goods.
Tips or Restaurants:
Don't be afraid of the mountain climb, it gets easier the more you do it. and well worth venturing out by car or foot. Although we were 12 persons we rented several small cars, and were quite glad they were not bigger. Take notes on the way in, when led in by the owner, you will need them to find your way out and back in again, the first few times. The route is a little hard after dark but if you pay attention it is doable.
Directions:
Didn't have GPS, would be curious if it would work this remotely. Again, take notes mileage and landmarks as you are quickly driven into the place. Small cars needed.

Joan, September, 2009

Enjoyed Most:
The outdoor terrace areas were lovely - beautiful views. Inside the house, we loved the antique furniture, the claw-foot and jacuzzi tubs, and were delighted with the dishwasher! Owner was delightful and made great recommendations for places to go and things to see. An excellent resource and very hospitable.
Enjoyed Least:
Location. It was a bit more remote than we expected. 20-30 minutes to get down the mountain to the main highway, and it was a slow, winding climb up and down the mountain, which meant more time in our cars that we had expected. Also, the pool was closed. This was a huge disappointment as there were definitely days were it was hot enough to take a dip, and the pool area was so inviting, so it was an unfortunate tease that we were not informed of this prior to arrival. Beds were a bit hard and couches weren't too comfy. but we spent hours wining and dining at the dinner table and out on the terraces. Stairs inside the house were very steep and a bit difficult to manage, especially under the ouzo influence! Our older guests found them to be a bit too much to handle.
Surrounding Area:
Tavernas were great, views were great. A very rural, authentic experience. We actually saw a goat in a tree!
Nearby Events or Locales:
Askifou was within walking distance.
Tips or Restaurants:
If you are an avid coffee drinker, bring your own ground coffee for brewing. It was a bit of an experience locating non-instant coffee in the grocery stores. Also, Crete has a cooler climate than we anticipated compared to the other islands in the Aegean, and cooler still up in the mountains. Bring layers of clothing.
Directions:
It was a good thing we had someone lead the way to the villa. We never would have found it on our own.

Heather , April, 2006