Island Eyes

Island Eyes: Crete

Magnificent views over Mirabello Bay and the famous island of Spinalonga are the first things guaranteed to catch your eye from this villa in Plaka. Just as stunning from the pool as they are from the terrace's alfresco dining set, the far-reaching vistas certainly steal the show here. Once inside the home, you’ll find a comfortable two-floor living space with everything needed for a fuss-free stay. The beige and brown colour scheme of the decor isn’t half as exciting as the blues and greens of the scenery outside. But given the home’s location just 600 metres from plenty of ​​Greek restaurants and bars – not to mention the seaside with its many boat trip opportunities – this home ticks a lot of boxes.


Home truths:
*This home is laid out over two floors with internal stairs between them – one of the bedrooms is on the ground floor but both bathrooms are on the upper floor
*The villa is set on a hillside with a series of steps leading up to its entrance, so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility
*Your host can provide a complimentary cot and high chair – this must be requested at the time of booking, and you’ll need to bring your own cot linen
*There's no desk here, but the dining table can double up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*The villa's balconies and terraces have horizontal style railings with large gaps of 14cm – children should be supervised at all times
*On-site parking is available
*The nearest airport is Heraklion