The villa has everything you could possibly need and communication with the owner has been quick, easy and helpful, he couldn’t have done more.
Villa:
Fully fitted kitchen with large dining table, lots of utensils & appliances. Large bathroom with shower & full sized bath. Comfortable bedrooms with ample clothes hanging space. Both have access to balcony. Views across the bay are breath-taking. Living room has chaise longue & settee. Large flat screen TV with built in DVD. 2nd downstairs toilet with sink & washing machine. Two double patio doors to outside.
Outside:
Large dining table. Lots of sunbeds plus separate seating area to the side. Pool not large but big enough to swim and cleaned each week. Very private & quiet.
Area:
Kefalas a lovely unspoilt village with friendly tavernas, well-stocked supermarket & shop. Def hire a car. Great position for visiting other areas. Rural yet but not far from national road.
Places to visit:
Vamos - 15min drive. Tavernas, olive oil factory, chemist, health centre, bank, ATM and fab bakery.
Kalyves - 25min drive. Tavernas, shops, bars and beach area tucked away.
Georgioupoli - 30min drive. Lots of restaurants, tavernas, shops & central square with fountains. Good beach, walk along causeway to Agios Nikolaos Chapel. Recommend Mythos tavern next to square and Port Café for cocktails
Lake Kournas - 15min drive from centre of Georgioupoli. Pedalos to hire (€10 per hour) Fresh water turtles & wildlife with stunning mountain backdrop. Tavernas & free parking
Old Chania - 45min drive. Venetian harbour with narrow cobbled streets, shops, bars, def worth a visit.
Rethymno - 45min drive. Narrow streets, browse shops without being hawked but step inside for friendly welcome.
Fortress of Fortezza in Rethymno. Great views across harbour and city (€4)
Monastery of Arkadi - 40min drive from Rethymno. Beautiful working monastery with gardens very tranquil. Def worth a visit. (€4)
Ruins of Aptera - 20min drive. Amazing ruins, really get a feel for ancient times. (€4)
Chora Sfakia – 90min drive through mountains. Lovely harbour village with boat hire & ferries to visit nearby islands.
Matala - 2.5hr drive. Laid back hippy vibe, lots of bars & restaurants. Pretty harbour with good beach. Lots of caves to explore (€4)