From start to finish, the experience has been excellent. The hosts kept up communication at every step of the journey and couldn’t have done more to help. They were unfailingly kind, attentive and considerate. Upon arrival, they had provided some bread, ham, cheese, teas and coffees, orange juice, wine, crisps - all of which were so welcome after a late night flight! Truly grateful!
The property itself is in a great location - very close to the beauty of beach (the quieter end) yet within super easy walking of the heart of the village. There is a relatively short and steep incline from the property up to the street, which someone less mobile might struggle with in the heat, but we didn’t find it troublesome. The Big Village Pool is at the top of that slope and was a perfect pit stop for a dip and a coffee. There are multiple really nice tavernas and bars, within 5 minutes’ walk, plus bakeries, souvenir shops, creperies and icecreams so everyone was comfortable catered for. We did a little self catering at lunch time and the odd evening meal, and the supermarkets were well stocked with fruit, veg, rice, pasta plus some meat. Most was frozen but the AB supermarket had some fresh meat in it. I only mention this for planning purposes. The kitchen has everything you need, incidentally - dishwasher, oven, hob, plus lots of cutlery and utensils. We found the prices very reasonable in Skala - and ate so much lamb and seafood!!
The villa itself is extremely comfortable with any number of seating areas, which made it very convenient as a family space. I came here with my mum, her boyfriend, my husband and 2 sons (10 and 14), and it was great that people could go off to their rooms, sit in various terraces, play ping pong or use the X Box.
It’s super clean!! It was so nice to have the place cleaned several times whilst we were there, plus the beds and towels changed midway through the stay.
We had a very late night flight, and our hosts couldn’t have been kinder in allowing us to vacate later, and giving us some respite from the heat whilst waiting for the taxi.
I couldn’t recommend this villa or their hosts any more highly.