Voula's Casa Di Mare

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The owner messaged me that we had room number 4 and that the door would be open on our arrival, which was the case. The property was very spacious on ground level with a patio area in the middle of olive trees. It is very quiet, which we liked. There is a pool and the pebbled beach (Kouremenos) is a few minutes walk away. On the beach is a large restaurant, which we didnt use but looked very nice. Property was very clean and kitchenette equipped with everything you need. The owner came to say hello an hour after we arrived, had a chat and checked if there was anything we needed. Enough space to park our car. The closest town is Palekastron and is a 5 minute drive away for supermarket, stores and restaurants.
  : Everything was good.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : It was great being so close to the sea, but also having a lovely swimming pool which I used most days. The table and chairs outside the main door were a beautiful and lovely place to eat meals and also to work. The bed was comfortable, and the cooking facilities were fine. The two hotplates worked well (although not at same time as kettle, unsurprisingly) and the pans were good. Generous sized fridge. It was also very good to have a pleasant and friendly taverna very close by. The owner was very helpful in arranging scooter hire for us, with a lift to and from the hire place. And there are lots of interesting things to see in the area. I was a bit concerned that it would be too far from Palekastro without a car, but it was fine - an easy walk, and the bakery and supermarket are on the nearest edge of the town. Visiting Italos and Zakros by scooter and walking in the area was also very enjoyable, as well as seeing Rousolakos nearby.
  : On the first morning there wasn't much hot water, but the owner sorted this out immediately and it was very good after that. There could perhaps have been one or two small bowls and another mug or two, as things felt a little minimal. A chopping board or bread board would also have been useful. The traditional desk and bench in the room is beautiful, but it does mean that clothes storage options aren't great - plenty of hanging space in the wardrobe, but no shelves and the drawers below were quite saggy and only one of them usable.

Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Facilities of the roomACGood bathroomLocation really good
  : Room/apt dirtyPool dirtyMost expensive apt with a pool we never usedCockroaches and lizards in the room