Villa Anthemis - Private Heated Pool

We really like the place - Gournes, the Daniella's house, the surroundings (the sea, the aquarium). The location is perfect both for travellers with a car or without car, as the public transport (buses) is operated every 20 to 30 minutes. Even some organized trips were available thanks to the location. Both the air and sea temperature were around 24-25 C at the time of our vacation :-). Daniella is a very nice and sweet host. On a first day of our vacation, she even prepared and filled a fridge with a variation of grocery and we really really appreciated that. Features and staff of the hourse are really great - the pool, the BBQ, smart TVs all around the house (3 of them - main one in the living room, and two others were located in bedrooms). TVs come with pre-paid Netflix subscription, and of course, you can use several other VOD providers. :-) We really enjoyed our stay. And as for a band of 3 friends, we really recommend the place.

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הוילה מקסימה ונקייה והמקלחת מפנקת. הוילה והמטבח מאובזרים בכל מה שצריך לחופשה מושלמת. מבלי שציפינו לכך המקרר היה מלא בדברים טובים. והבריכה היתה מושלמת.

Our stay at this villa in Crete was truly exceptional. Everything was carefully thought out and provided to ensure maximum comfort for guests. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a fully stocked fridge that included various food items, olive oil, and even a bottle of wine – a very thoughtful gesture from the hosts. One particularly convenient feature was the fridge’s built-in ice maker, which was incredibly useful during the hot days. We could prepare cold drinks instantly without having to wait for ice to freeze – a small detail that made a big difference. The villa is located just a five-minute walk from the beach, and its proximity to both the airport and the capital city made everything very accessible. The property also features a private pool with four sunbeds that we used every day, as well as a high-quality gas grill that didn’t require charcoal. The indoor space was clean, tidy, and fully functional – with three televisions and air conditioners in every bedroom and in the living room, which was especially important in the heat. Another big plus was the secure parking behind closed gates in a protected area. Overall, every detail was well considered, and we truly have no complaints. This is a place we would confidently recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay in Crete.

The villa is located very close to the airport, so planes fly overhead regularly, both during the day and at night. It didn’t bother us personally, but for some guests this could be an issue. The pool also appeared larger in the photos than it actually was. While it was okay in size, it wasn’t spacious enough for four people to swim comfortably at the same time.