My family (four adults and two children) stayed at the villa for eight days at the beginning of July and it did not disappoint. Located high in the village of Kefalas, the location of the villa ensured we had an authentic Cretan experience while providing us easy access to several beaches and tourist locations in western Crete. We enjoyed to beautiful view of the Mediterranean from the villa, the short walks to village, its two small grocery stores, and three tavernas. From the start of the trip we felt welcome and left feeling a sense of loss as we departed from our new found friends.
Pon and his team were excellent! From the start, the communication was excellent and was maintained throughout our trip until our arrival back home. We were able to contact Pon at any time, and any need we had was addressed immediately.
The villa had everything to guarantee a great vacation. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a sofa sleeper our family of six had plenty of room and was always comfortable with A/C located in every room. The washer and hanging rack allowed us to pack light while ensuring we had clean clothes every day. We spent most mornings cooking breakfast in the well-stocked kitchen as the kids (and some adults) enjoyed a morning swim prior to the day’s activities. Upon arrival, the pool was clean and a pool cleaner stopped by once during our stay. There is ample seating in and outside of the house and Pon provided us some basic necessities to get our trip started.
You must have a car for this location, but we would recommend a car for any stay in Crete in order to take advantage of the multitude of beaches and historical sites throughout the island. Pon provided us a local car rental company that was able to rent us a vehicle that could accommodate our large family at a far more affordable price than what can be found online. There is free adequate parking at the villa. Our family was able to visit seven beaches, the archaeological sites of Aptera and Knossos, as well as the Venetian port of Chania. In addition to Kefalas, we had wonderful, affordable Cretan cuisine in Kalyves, Aptera, Chania, Heraklion, and Georgeopoulis. For cash we would stop in Vamos, which has an bank/ATM as well as a bakery, several small cafes, shops, and grocery stores.
The villa has a television, DVD player, movies, playing cards, and dominoes, but we spent most of time lounging at the pool, visiting with the locals, or visiting the beaches and sites.