Dream Villa Anemone, Cretan Gem with SeaViews

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A pool area with a house in the background, surrounded by greenery and mountains.
A well-lit kitchen with a sink, stove, and dining area set up for four people.
A stone pathway leading to a building with a wooden balcony, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a mountainous landscape.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area visible through a glass door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bali, Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Livadi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Ammoudara Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

Ground Floor - Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Ground Floor - Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bali

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Eleutherna and Nikos Xylouris Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Livadi Beach and Varkotopos beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Bali, Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Livadi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Town Beach - 36 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 41 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 41 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Ammoudara Beach - 54 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ταβέρνα Λιβάδι - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Boss - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Elia Cafe Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor, Panormo Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Locus Deli - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dream Villa Anemone, Cretan Gem with SeaViews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dream Villa Anemone, Cretan Gem with SeaViews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dream Villa Anemone, Cretan Gem with SeaViews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dream Villa Anemone, Cretan Gem with SeaViews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dream Villa Anemone, Cretan Gem with SeaViews?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dream Villa Anemone, Cretan Gem with SeaViews located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Livadi Beach and Varkotopos beach. Reptisland and Limni Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

An incredible villa. Amazing view, gorgeous pool - beautifully kept villa.

We had a brilliant time in October. The owners of the villa were so welcoming - pool cleaned every morning and villa cleaned/sheets changed after three days. Nothing was too much trouble. Best villa we’ve stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Rachel, we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Villa

This was a great find. A superb Villa with a big garden and private pool. 25 minute walk to Bali. The owners were very friendly and on hand if needed. Highly recommended
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2022
Dear Ian, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review about our villa. We are glad hearing that you cherished our Villa and services , as your satisfaction is our highest priority. We look forward welcoming you again in the future! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All perfect.....

All perfect.....
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Matthias, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we are looking forward to welcome you again in our Villa! Best regards, Think Villa Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden Gem, just amazing !

Just an incredible place, just outside of Bali (in our opinion you need a car but is walkable in about 20 ish minutes) in the middle of the hillside and all you can here is the sound of the bells hanging around the goats neck on the hillside. It is truly amazing. The villa was spotless and we were welcomed like old friends and looked after all the way through our stay. We were welcomed with lots of goodies from wine, coffee, milk and fruit. I cannot reccommend this place enough its amazing !
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2023
Dear Andria, thank you from the bottom of our heart for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our villa and services! We feel very proud to know that you enjoyed such a top notch experience with us & are thankful to hear that our hospitality stood out to you. Our only aim is for you to have an outstanding experience and feel at home, and rest assured that you will always have a home with us in Greece at ThinkVilla, whenever you wish to return for your next holiday break! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbar

Es hat alles gestimmt, das Haus, der Ort, die sehr netten Gastgeber, das Wetter, alles top
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Dear Ulrike, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that everything about your stay was perfect—from the house and its location to our hosts and the weather. It means a lot to us that you had a great experience. Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future! Travel regards,ThinkVilla Team
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Villa mit eigenem Pool in schöner, ruhiger Lage

Schönes kleines gut ausgestattetes Haus mit Garten und eigenem Pool. Alles top gepflegt durch sehr netten Gastgeber. Küche mit allen Utensilien zum Kochen gut ausgestattet. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2022
Dear Thomas, thank you so much for taking the time to recommend our villa to other travellers. We are truly happy you felt comfortable in our beautiful villa! We only wish to to cherish an excellent stay and would be delighted to welcome you back as our guests! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kleine Villa, große Erholung

Die Villa liegt sehr schön etwas erhöht zwischen Hügeln mit schönem Blick auf das Meer. Das Haus an sich ist nicht groß, wenn mehr als 3 Personen müssten diese auf der Schlafcouch im Wohnbereich schlafen. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet und mit allem was man braucht. Der Garten ist sehr schön angelegt und gepflegt, der Pool groß genug. 4 Liegen und 2 Schirme vorhanden. 1 Grill, den wir wegen der Hitze und entsprechendem Verbot leider nicht nutzen konnten. Abends ist das Areal schön beleuchtet. Der Ort Bali ist nah bei, nicht groß, bietet aber alles was man braucht. Rhetymno ist nur 1/2 Stunde Fahrt entfernt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2021
Dear Jens, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everyone involved in the booking process and the

Great location, relaxing peaceful and amazing people
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2020
Dear David, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles vortrefflich.. Tolles Haus

Wir hatten ganz tolle Urlaubstage in einem wunderschönen Haus... Und dazu :sehr freundliche Vermieter.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2020
Dear Peter , thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

A fantastic and peaceful place - will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2020
Dear Charlie, we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Ferienhaus für einen tollen Urlaub

Noch während der Reisewarnungen (Mai 2020) hatten wir uns dafür entschieden, eine Woche auf Kreta zu verbringen - ein Hotel kam für uns in der derzeitigen Situation nicht in Frage. Wir hatten uns für diese Unterkunft mit eigenem Pool im Ort "Bali" entschieden, da die Bewertungen Top waren und auch aus dem Bekanntenkreis, wir nur gutes hörten. Wir wurden nicht enttäuscht. Tolles kleines Ferienhaus, dass wirklich mit viel liebe gepflegt wird. Die "Anlage" besteht aus drei (fast) identischen Ferienhäuser (mit Pool) mit Blick auf das umliegende Gebirge sowie (seitlich) aufs Meer. Es wird sich um alles mit viel liebe gekümmert, der Pool wird täglich gereinigt, die Außenanlagen täglich bewässert (automatisch via Sprinkleranalage). Der Check-In sowie der Check-Out war binnen Minuten erledigt, alles "Kontaktlos" mit "Distanz" - sehr gut geregelt. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man zum "leben" benötigt. Klimaanlagen für den Wohn-Essbereich sowie für das Schlafzimmer. Tolle Küche, tolle Terrasse mit kleiner Loungegruppe, sowie Esstisch mit vier Stühlen. Privatsphäre komplett. Sehr ruhig, kein Trubel. Einfach toll. Im Ort (ca. 3-5 Minuten mit dem Auto) gibt es mehrere Supermärkte, Restaurants, Strände, usw. Rethymno und Heraklion sind in ca. 30-40 Minuten mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Wir können diese Anlage absolut empfehlen. ------ Für alle, die unbedingt deutsches TV im Urlaub möchten: Wir konnten keinen deutschen Kanal finden, uns hat das nicht weiter gestört. Ebenso ist das Internet nicht das "schnellste" - mehr wie 5Mbit kommen hier nicht über das Wlan. Ebenso "kaum" LTE mit einer sehr geringen Bandbreite. Wie erwähnt, ist das für uns kein Problem gewesen. Daher würden wir dies auch nicht als Mangel sehen. Nochmals - Tolles Objekt, tolles Team im Hintergrund, die sich um alle Fragen und Wünsche kümmern und immer freundlich sind. TOP
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2020
Dear Swen, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have the chance to host you again in the future! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent séjour à refaire

Excellent séjour la villa est fonctionnelle et conviviale
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Dear Khalil , we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

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sehr schönes Haus

das war wirklich einma eine tolles Haus, alles hat gepasst, Rula und der Ehemann haben uns direkt in Empfang genommen, das Haus entspricht genau den Erwartungen
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Uwe, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful clean villa in stunning location

My husband and I needed a well deserved relaxing break and staying at this lovely villa gave us exactly what we wanted. We had total privacy with our own pool and garden with a lovely view of the mountains and sea. We sometimes went to the gorgeous beaches and ate in the tavernas but more often than not we'd just stay at the property and cooked to make the most of this wonderful place! Well equipped kitchen too! Valia was very helpful and welcoming (who lives in a separate property nearby). Pool is cleaned daily and villa was cleaned every 3 days. I can't recommend this place enough and would love to visit again one day.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Sarah, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

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Cretan idyll

Fabulously relaxing holiday, beautiful place and generous thoughtful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Anna, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful villa

Really beautiful, peaceful villa. The property was very clean and the pool maintained every morning. The owners were very attentive. The only disappointment was that the description said the villa was a short 10min walk to the beach, when in fact it took close to half an hour; however the management very quickly amended the description on the website when I pointed this out to them. I really would recommend Villa Anemone to anyone looking for a bit of relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Sanphy, we really appreciate your great review and it was our pleasure to having you as our guests! I would also like to thank you for your valuable feedback, as we are seeking to exceed our guests expectations staying with us. This distance matter is subjective to each guest, therefore indeed we have updated our description to an average of 20 minutes walking distance to the beach, for our guests better convenience! We hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

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Splendide et calme

La vue est magnifique et la maison est conforme à la description. Un grand merci aux propriétaires qui ont toujours été présent pour répondre à nos questions. Merci.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Sylvain, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful relaxing summer holiday

Beautiful villa with great views. Owners were very attentive and kept the villa very clean for us. We had a very relaxing, quiet holiday which was just what we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Carmela, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub auf Kreta (Juli 2019)

Mein Freund und ich haben eine Woche in der Villa Anemone verbracht. Dir Begrüßung erfolgte durch die Eigentümer und diese war sehr herzlich. Die Villa ist ein absoluter Traum, da die Bilder absolut der Realität entsprechen. Die Sauberkeit war super und die Ausstattung war grandios, alles was man benötigte war vorhanden. Die Lage war ebenfalls gut, da die Villa ruhig gelegen ist, so das ein erholsamer Urlaub garantiert ist aber dennoch so zentral das man innerhalb fünf Minuten in Bali ist (dort sind nette Restaurants und niedliche Geschäfte zu finden). Zudem ist die Villa nicht weit von Rethymno und Heraklion entfernt (ein Mietwagen wäre empfehlenswert). Schließlich gilt ein großes Dankeschön an Valia die sehr hilfsbereit war und super Tipps für Unternehmungen und Locations geliefert hat. Wir wollten ein Ausflug nach Santorini buchen diesbezüglich hatte ich nicht einmal zwei Stunden später von Valia eine Antwort mit dem Link zu der entsprechenden Seite wo wir den Ausflug nach Santorini buchen konnten. Super und schnelle Kommonikation mithilfe von Valia. Man hatte das Gefühl das man stets einen Ansprechpartner hatte. Vielen Lieben Dank. Die Privatsphäre in der Villa, sowie die Aussicht auf die tollen Berge und auf das Meer sind sehr schön. Alles in allem war es ein sehr schöner Ulaub. Liebe Grüße
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Beatrix , thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa and services! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent villa for a relaxing week away

We really enjoyed our stay in Real Dream Villas. The villa itself was immaculate and had all of the modern applications you could wish for. It was so peaceful and the view of the mountains and the coast were beautiful. The pool is very nice for cooling off or wallowing in, and I personally enjoyed using the BBQ during the stay. You are a decent walk from the town centre (25 mins downhill), but O’Katis is a welcome rest stop on the way back up if you choose to walk back (which we did a few times). It’s fairly easy to get to Heraklion or Rethymno if you have a car, but be warned that the driveway is very narrow so a big car would be tricky to manage! Bali is a nice place to go to with plenty of beaches/restaurants so there is plenty of choice, although we thought there were better beaches slightly further afield. The owners son Manos works in Porto Paradiso which is a nice bar and he was a cool guy to chat to, and always brings you a shot at the end of your drinks! The owners couldn’t have been nicer. We got a good welcome pack, but they were straight round when we failed to open our bedroom shutters to help us out. They also brought some really tasty sweet pastries in the middle of the week. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Robert , we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Simply lovely Cretan villa

From the first minute when we arrived and met the lovely owner Riola until the very last minute when she smiled and waved goodbye...we had the most lovely time in a superbly equipped and spacious villa...the outside gardens and pool area are a joy of relaxation with the most stunning views of Bali bay and the sea. We would recommend this villa to anyone looking to escape and chill in the sunshine of Crete...the abundance of tavernas shops and bars located within 4 bay areas of this lovely area add to the quality of a holiday here. We are a very fit couple and thought we could survive the walk from the villa to the bay!...however whilst the walk down is fairly gentle the walk back up hill is challenging in the sunshine...therefore we opted after a couple of days to rent a local hire car..we used Giorgio the brother of the owner who runs Bali auto in the village...the car was delivered to the villa and we left it there when we departed...the price was amazing and a lovely local company to deal with....we travelled inland visiting local villages which is a must...including the Meldoni cave complex which was fabulous....take the pirate ship Santa Maria from the bay to Rethymno a lovely trip with plenty of time in this splendid town to explore. The pool is cleaned daily and Riola popped in every 3rd day to clean the villa from top to bottom...leaving cakes as a nice surprise.. Thank you Riola and all the family for a memorable and lovely holiday.... Keith & Sally xx
Stayed 12 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Keith and Sally , thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Die perfekte Unterkunft auf Kreta für unsere kleine Familie

Die Villa und Betreuung vor Ort waren ausgezeichnet und es blieben keine Wünsche offen. Wir hatten drei Stunden Verspätung und kamen erst spät Abends in der Villa an und waren mehr als dankbar über das Willkommens Essen, inklusive Wein. Die Lage liegt oberhalb von Bali, man sieht die Sonne Morgens durch die Berge aufsteigen und kann direkt auf der grossen Terrasse den ersten Kaffee trinken. Der örtliche Bäcker ist 5 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt und auch kleinere EInkäufe kann man in den örtlichen Shops machen. Im Ort gibt es diverse Tavernen mit sehr guten Essen, Kinder sind überall gerne gesehen. Die Ausstattung der Villa ist hochwertig und sauber, der Pool wird jeden Tag gereinigt und falls es ein Anliegen gibt wird sofort geholfen. Wir waren mit unseren kleinen Kindern im Urlaub und können Kreta und die Villa absolut empfehlen. EIn Auto sollte man sich auf jeden Fall mieten um die Insel zu erkundschaften und flexibel vor Ort zu sein.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Tobias, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfekt..

Dejligt sted. Kan klart anbefales.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Sara, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Tip Top, nichts auszusetzen.

Top Immobilie, super Zustand, nagelneu, sauber, sehr schöner Garten und super nette Vermieter. Jeder Zeit wieder. Fanden v.a. schön, dass wir uns in Haus und Pool zurückziehen konnten und unsere Ruhe hatten, gleichzeitig aber zum Dinner und Boot fahren in 5 Minuten in Bali sind. Best of both worlds.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Andreas, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect setting. Very peaceful

The villa was amazing with beautiful views of the mountains and sea. You definitely need a car though to get the best of the area. We ate most nights in Bali- lots to choose from. Overall one of the best holidays we've had
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Keith, we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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