Villa Misemeli

As a family traveling around the world on a permanent basis, finding a place that feels like home is essential. Villa Misemeli provided exactly that. You can tell it was a family home before becoming a holiday retreat for travelers. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking, everything is very welcoming, clean, and bright, and there are games and books for family enjoyment. The space comfortably accommodates a family of five. We were warmly welcomed by Antonis, who takes care of the house on behalf of its owner. When we had a minor incident, he was incredibly responsive and resolved it within 24 hours. He also connected us with Gabriel, which allowed us to rent a car during the low season when many places are closed. Thankfully, there are still amenities within walking distance, including a small supermarket, two butchers, a pharmacy, and two delicious tavernas. Plus, you can walk to the beach and enjoy the sunny weather of March and April. The highlights of the house include its spacious, luminous kitchen and open living area, two nice bedrooms each with its own bathroom, and a lovely terrace with a big table and shade, offering an open view of the mountains—a perfect place for enjoying breakfast and lunch outdoors. There's also a balcony on the first floor with another table, though the lack of shade made it less enjoyable. The small garden surrounding the house offers a nice playground for the kids even if it could use a bit more upkeep and improvement (the green carpet seems a bit cheap for such a pretty house and is quite hard to clean after strong winds, which can occur there). There are a few areas for improvement. Some items are old and showing wear (this may have been addressed after our departure as we left a note about it). The ping-pong table, while great for the kids, is quite old and weathered. Both long chairs outside were broken, and the living room sofas are saggy, with faded colors and uncomfortable for sleeping. We had to spend a night on one of them. The mattress in the downstairs bedroom could be replaced, and the upstairs spare bed is not suitable for a long stay as it becomes uncomfortable. These are minor issues that can be easily taken care of and did not detract from the overall enjoyment of our stay. Villa Misemeli is ideally located and offers a comfortable, homey atmosphere that made our stay truly pleasant. It is a great place to stay off-season and just a short ride to Heraklion. We highly recommend it for families looking for a welcoming and well-situated holiday home.

The place is delightful. Very close to the beach and not so hot. The host is very welcoming and kind. I undoubtedly recommend it .

A wonderful place to relax, with excellent conditions for a comfortable stay for 4-6 people. The unit has two private bedrooms with air conditioning and a sleeping area with air conditioning. There are also three private bathrooms. I highly recommend it.

Perfect rental, clean and very well-equipped, from the kitchen to the garden, just 3 minutes from the beach. We recommend it without hesitation. We had a wonderful week.