Avis Beachfront villa with private pool,ping-pong & BBQ

I'll start with the positives (of which there were many): The home is beautifully built and smartly finished/ furnished. It's one of 4 buildings in the small enclave - each with its own pool. 2 of the 4 (including the one that we stayed in) faces directly onto the beach. The two main bedrooms upstairs are separated by a hallway, so there's privacy. Each has its own deck with view. The master bedroom bed is comfortable. But we found the other beds are thin and too firm. The WiFi signal is quite robust. There is a television with some English content. George, who looks after the place (and lives in one of the other buildings), was always responsive and helpful. The place was meticulously clean, inside and out. There were guests at the other two buildings, who we saw and heard, from time to time - so if you're looking for total privacy, be aware of this. Perhaps more importantly, be aware that down the beach, in both directions, are resorts, so there is a lot of foot traffic in front and in the laneway. There is also a waterpark down the lane. It was closed as we were early in the season, but I imagine it would cause some noise is high season. The location is great, as you're only around a 35-minute drive to Chania, and 20 to Kissamos. Yet there are all necessary amenities in the small town(s) very close to you (restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, etc). And if you're there on a Friday, don't miss the nearby market! Overall, it was a great stay in a wonderful home!