It was so easy to book this villa and make the payments as Dimitris was really helpful, and also sent over all the information for our arrival well in advance, which was a load off our mind.
Unfortunately, the property manager Kate hadn't checked the bookings and as we booked fairly late she hadn't noticed that we were coming to stay. On arrival at the villa we had to call her as it hadn't been cleaned since the last guests vacated. She sent two cleaners and arrived herself within and within three or four hours the house was ready for us - so the mistake was sorted out, but after a long flight and a very early start it wasn't the most ideal start to our holiday.
The house is as pictured if not even nicer, the bedrooms are in much calmer tones than they appear in the photos and they're very comfortable. The plumbing needs a look at as we had a few loos that were a bit dodgy - either the flush was constantly running or sometimes the flush didn't work at all.
The best thing about the house is all the different seating areas - you can avoid the strong winds, or hide from the sun, or bathe in it - whatever you wish, I'm not even sure we managed to use all of them!
It's a pity there were no tools for the bbq, we used it and made do with kitchen tongs but it would have been much easier if there were just some simple tongs etc.
Also there was no net to clean the pool, and no one came to clean it so it was a bit of a chore trying to pick out big dead insects while swimming around. Also with such a beautiful big pool, it just makes sense to have a pool cleaning net.
The welcome basket was so appreciated with coffee and tea and bread etc. but when we arrived and asked how to walk down to the beach, no one told us so it took a lot of figuring out.
Also, we only discover on our very last morning that there are lots of inflatables in the cupboard under the stairs! Shame! A little note/booklet explaining the house would be ideal.
The beach itself is fairly rugged, but the sea is very clean. Mojito and Ammos are both lovely beaches, but head up to Glystra for the best beach in the area.
Platanos was our favourite restaurant (in Lahania) and then the Light house in Kiotari and Philosophia in Peskos. It's fun to drive to little towns like Kattavia or Appolakkia as people are so friendly. Definitely need a car as there's nothing in walking distance, easy car parking space and the gate makes everything feel secure.
Overall recommended!