We are an extended family of 13 adults, who each year take a villa and chill out. We combined this trip with a wedding close by.
From the first enquiry, Rozana was the perfect host. She arranged our airport transfers, our transfer along the coast and even a trip to Spinalonga. She was a one woman Tourist Information site!
We arrived late due to flight issues but were met by Rozana and her husband who had prepared a pre-arranged feast for us. It was great just to get there and eat, without even having to unpack. On the following Saturday we arranged for Rozana and her ever helpful husband to provide us with a barbecue, which was superb. they provided everything, even down to the dressing made from their own olive oil. Wonderful food, cooked on the barbecue in front of us. They even cleared up!
The villa is just outside of Milatos, slightly up from the village. It is very private although there were others near by, we couldn't see their lights at night. As there were so many of us we were spread across both properties, but they are adjacent, and we all ate together in the large one or outside by the pool.
The pool is a really good size and on more than one occasion there were several of us in it together. There are plenty of sunbeds and easy chairs outside, and the sun hits the terrace all day, but there are plenty of shady places to sit and read or chill.
Everything was provided, and Rozana arranged car hire for us. A car is really needed to cope with the shopping. Milatos beach has a small supermarket but we preferred to go to Malia, just 20 minutes drive away and stock up there. Fresh bread was picked up down at the beach.
There are several tavernas on the beach, which is unspoiled and quiet. In Milatos village half way to the beach, there are two eating places and a very laid back bar. A handy stopping point if walking back.
Typically Cretan the surrounding countryside is quite beautiful, with no light pollution. On several nights we turned off the outside lights and just sat watching shooting stars with our raki.
The villas are very well equipped and comfortable. The standard of cleanliness was impressive and the air-conditioning was a welcome addition as the temperatures were really high. All in all we thought that this was the best of our holidays, and we can thoroughly recommend both the villa Iliothea and Rozana's hospitality, they will never be forgotten.