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Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View

Family-friendly stay near Platanias Beach

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with balconies and windows.
A hotel with a symmetrical facade, stone walls, and palm trees.
A pebble beach with umbrellas and a lifeguard tower.
A nighttime view of a landscaped garden with a pathway, palm trees, and a building with illuminated exterior lighting.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a table with a watermelon and lantern.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 24440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Chania, Κρήτη
  • Place, Máleme Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Platanias Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Agia Marina Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Platanias

Seaside stay .At this Platanias villa, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Máleme Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of German War Cemetery. Platanias Beach and Golfland are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Máleme Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Platanias Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Platanias Square - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 7 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 14 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Η αcαcία του Αγά - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bossa Nova - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Η Δροσιά - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tequila - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View

Daphnis Villas | 200m from Beach | Heated Pool | Ideal for Families & Groups

Welcome to Daphnis Villas, a beautiful complex of four identical villas (Chloe, Ioli, Fedra & Danae), built around a large 96 sq.m. swimming pool, just 200 meters from the beach.

Each villa accommodates up to 6 guests and offers stunning sea views and panoramic views of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) — the perfect setting for relaxing holidays with family or friends.

✔ 110 sq.m. per villa
✔ 3 levels
✔ Large heated pool + children’s pool
✔ Quiet location close to the beach
✔ Free bikes available

Pool heating available upon request (extra charge).
Tourist License Number (MHTE): 1045007

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The Space

Ground Floor

• Bright living room with elegant marble flooring
• Dining area overlooking the pool
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Bathroom with shower
• Direct access to private outdoor sitting area

Each villa has its own private poolside space with sun loungers, umbrella, coffee table & outdoor dining set for 6.

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First Floor

• Master bedroom with queen-size bed, wardrobe & TV
• Second bedroom with two twin beds & balcony overlooking the pool
• Marble bathroom with bathtub & complimentary toiletries
• Large veranda with outdoor seating
• Beautiful sea & mountain views

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Loft (Open Second Floor)

• Cozy open-plan loft with two twin beds
• Direct access from first floor (no door separation)
• Oak wooden flooring in all bedrooms

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Outdoor Facilities

✔ 96 sq.m. swimming pool (heated on request – extra charge)
✔ Jacuzzi
✔ Children’s pool
✔ 600 sq.m. lawn garden with playground
✔ BBQ area with outdoor furniture
✔ Table tennis
✔ Mini fitness center
✔ Sauna & steam bath (extra charge)
✔ Private parking (1 space per villa)
✔ Housekeeping & linen change twice per week

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Why Guests Love It

• Only 2-minute walk to the beach
• Spacious indoor & outdoor areas
• Ideal for families & group holidays
• Quiet and relaxing environment
• Mountain & sea views in one location

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Daphnis Villas offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and shared facilities — ideal for unforgettable holidays in Crete. Villas – Ideal for Large Families & Groups



Each villa offers beautiful sea and mountain views, including panoramic views of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), and comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests per villa, making it perfect for families or groups of friends.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 4,736 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1045007

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View to the airport?

This villa is 21.8 mi (38-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View to the beach?

This villa is a short 6-minute walk from Máleme Beach and 3.4 mi (15-min drive) from Agia Marina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View to downtown Platanias?

This villa is 0.1 mi away from Pyrgos Psilonerou.

Daphnis Villas, 4 Villas , Sleep 24, Heated Pool, 200m From The Beach, Sea View Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and great service

We where 18 People and stayed here for 1 week! Everything was great and the host Maria was very helpful! It was No problem to stay here with kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mette Aalstad J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely villas for perfect family vacation

Excellent service from Maria G, the owner. We enjoyed a lovely family vacation. Fresh food in fridge upon arrival, baby cots an high chairs provided, the pool area is fantastic! Kitchen well equipped. All of us loved our stay at Daphnis Villas! Best regards Mette
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best holiday ever!

What an amazing holiday we’ve had at Daphnis Villas! The owners were so helpful and the groceries provided for our arrival was a lovely touch. Each villa had everything we needed to make our holiday the best! The cleaning service provided meant we could holiday and not worry about anything else. We would highly recommend staying here, and we will definitely be coming back. Thanks again Maria for letting g us stay in your beautiful villas
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!

This is a wonderful place for large groups. We were a family group aged between 15 and 76. We have been on many holidays together but everyone agreed that this was the best yet! The villas are so well equipped, the pool and garden areas are delightful and would also be suitable for younger children. It was perfect. We were all together, but had our own space too. Maria and her husband went above and beyond to help my mother with a medical issue and we were so grateful. Exceptional service - thank you so much. We all hope to visit again in the future 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arash A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent in all respects

We are a family of 22 aged from 0.5 to 60 years old. Every year we stay in a house in a different country. Daphnis Villas was probably the best one to date. The overall plan with the 4 villas, the common area, huge pool, and BBQ/dining/playground area offer the rare option to have both privacy and be together in family. The quality of the infrastructure is very good. Last but no least, Maria is a gracious, friendly and efficient host who leaves in front of the property and is always available to help or fix any issues. Not to forget the delicious olive oil gifts from Maria that we are bringing back home. Kids loved it, and so did adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Holiday

Maria’s villa is an absolutely perfect place for a family vacation. We were 14 people between the ages of 8 - 80. Every single one of us loved the villa. The pool is beautiful and so much larger than it looks in the pictures. Maria is an incredible host. She is warm and helpful and can give you any advice you need. The villas themselves are so well-appointed. You will not need anything at all. Everything you can think of is provided. The location is also perfect. It is a 4 minute walk to a small beach with great swimming. It is an easy drive to Balos and Falassarna if you want to see more famous beaches. There are so many great restaurants and bakeries within an easy walk of the villa. We would absolutely love to come back again. Maria has really created the perfect family vacation spot. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Valsø S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay in all 4 houses

We stayed at Daphnis Villas for one week, 15 persons with an age span from 5 to 73 years. This place was perfect for us, being a big group with people with different needs and day rythms. Each family had their own house, but most of the time was spent in the common area for meals, sunbathing and swimming. The pool is quite big, and there is also a ping-pong table which we used a lot. The barbeque area was perfect for common meals, but we also had many of our dinners at restaurants by the beach (5 min by bike, 15-20 min on foot). The owners provided several bicycles to our disposal, which was very practical. The beach is just a couple of minutes walking distance from the houses, and there is also a restaurant with tables in the shadow and sunbeds for the customers in this part of the beach. The landlady Maria was very helpful, she drove us around and showed us the area the first day, and stopped by to see if we needed anything during our stay. The houses and the area were clean and wel held. We rented a car during our stay, which was practical for grocery shopping, but we also could have managed well without. We would definitely recommend Daphnis Villas!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tore S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt ferie

Vi var en storfamile på 24 stykker i alderen 0-76 år som hadde en fantastisk ferie på 14 dager i Daphnis Villas. Maria var en fantastisk vert som var oppmerksom og hjelpsom på alle mulige måter. Bassengområdet fungerte meget godt med tilstrekkelig med plass og solsenger. 3 6 åringer lærte å svømme i bassenget og vil nok huske denne ferien lenge. Leilighetene var meget funksjonelle med vaskemaski n, oppvaskmaskin og alt man trengte for matlaging. Det var gode muligheter for både fellesskap og privatliv på dette feristedet. AC på alle rom var også helt fantastisk. Vi brukte grillområdet mange kvelder og hadde noen fantastiske solnedganger og kveldsstunder sammen. Vi kan anbefale stedet på det varmeste
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely villas with everything you need and more. Well maintained and lovely design and setting

Perfect for us. 16 people. 4 families. 2 grandparents in one. 2 families of 5 in 2 others and 1 family of 4 in other. Kids ranging from 19 to 4. All enjoyed. Pool big enough. Barbecue facilities good. Good eating relaxing spaces. Maria lives close by and available for advice eg taxis, trips and shopping. Gave us a lift to larger supermarket first day for big shop. Bakery, mini market, pharmacy, beach and small restaurants nearby. Slightly longer walk to more restaurants and supermarket in Maleme nearby. Aqua park was good. Not too busy. Good place for family bonding and relaxing
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edmond W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant for a big family group

We hired the whole place for a big family anniversary. It was perfect for us, like having a private hotel. Chania is amazing, and the villas are a great base for exploring the island. Spotlessly clean thanks to Maria the daily cleaner who is lovely. Our only issue was that on the day of check out both the cleaner and the owner were camping out waiting for us to leave from 8am (we were due to be out at 10). Felt a bit like we were being told to get out ASAP, and difficult to enjoy our last breakfast on the terrace when the whole place is already being hosed down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jens H.

Fantastisk familieferie sted

Familieferie i 4 generationer, 21 personer ialt. Velindrettede huse, rent , super service, stor pool, bordtennis, stor grill. Alt fungerede perfekt, kan varmt anbefales
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fanny J.

Best vacation and the perfect place for a wedding!

Best vacation in my life and the perfect place for a wedding! The owner Maria helped us get our dreamwedding! She’s an angel, she helped us with weddingplanners, catering and everything around it! The villas and the garden/pool area are beautiful, better than the pictures! We were 22 people both children and grownups and it was perfect, there is big rooms and livingroom areas and the kitchen has everything you need:) If go here you wont miss anything, Maria thinks about everything and is very helpful! She is very serviceminded and make sure you have everything you need and want. I Will recommend this place to everyone i know! Thank you Maria and your family for making our dream come true
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anita f.

Fina hus med närhet tillvarandra en stor pool och härliga terasser med havsutsikt.

Vi har bott 18 personer ( både vuxna och barn) i en vecka. Fantastiskt fin vistelse och bra välplanerade hus med terasser och pool som utnyttjades flitigt. Nära till havet, dock lite längre till flera restauranger men inom promenadavstånd. Välfungerande cyklar finns att använda dagligen gratis. En fin liten trädgård med grill och sittplatser och även lite gungor och rutschkanor för barnen. Servicen och kontakten med Maria fastighetsägaren har fungerat utmärkt. Snabba svar, positivt bemötande och bra hjälp. Maria har också gett oss tips på utflykter och fina närliggande stränder och hjälpt till med att ordna saker vi behövt hjälp med. Vi hade gärna stannat en vecka till och vi längtar redan tillbaka. Vi vill tacka Maria för en fin vistelse och ser fram till att återvända snart. Med vänliga hälsningar Anita med familj och vänner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tess H.

Amazing pool, weather, company at this incredible location!

Our Stay at Daphnis Villas was amazing. We were a family of 20+ people ranging between 0-70 years old. The houses made it possible to have enjoyable times at the pool, trips to the beach and cooking for the kids! I would have one remark: the WiFi was not very strong. But this doesn’t really matter when you are on vacation! All my family loved the villas, and we would absolutely come again. Tess Hubendick
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Really lovely stay for families

18 of us visited in May 2018, 4 families including 10 children aged 1 to 12. We had a fabulous time with wonderful service from Maria who was very helpful and kind. She organised a mini bus transfer for the airport and also a beach day trip to Falassarna (beautiful sandy beach about 40 mins away). The villas are great, comfy beds and well equipped kitchens. There is a great size pool for the kids and excellent BBQ facilities. We didn’t hire a car at all, very easy bus route to Chania or €25 in a taxi. Also in walking distance of some great local restaurants which are very reasonable. The shingle beach 200m away is very easy to get to and we were lucky to have beautiful sunshine all week ☀️ We all loved our stay and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Inger F.

Wonderful, friendly and well located villas

We have spend a very nice week in the villas together with our whole family, 9 adult + 7 children(10month-18yrs). Best week of the year for all of us. The villas had it all! Nice furnished and well equiped with very comfortable beds. The owner Maria and her family made our stay unforgetable. The poolarea is clean and comfortable with sunbeds for all. Barbeque place , playground and ping-pong table made everyone happy! 200 meters to the beach and bikes available! Perfect for big party or family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Inger F.

Wounderful place for big familjs or smaller groups

Parentes, children and grandchildren in all 16 persons stayed for a week in this very nice houses. Everything was to our satisfaction: in-and out-side area well equiped, clean and with spaces for sittning in the sun, shadow or swimming in the clean pool. Maria and her whole family made us all feel at home! Barbque area was very good as well as the small playground close to a tabletennis table. Something to do for everyone. Bikes to borrow and only 200m to the Beach..
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lesley O.

Fantastic villas, pool and location

We have just returned from our 2 week family holiday at Daphnis Villas. Ours was a family of 19 people ranging from 11 months to 80 years old so needs and requirements were varied. After an extensive search for a large villa we came across Daphnis Villas, it seemed to fit the bill perfectly. We rented all 4 villas so had exclusive use of the complex and had a wonderful time. The villas are all well equipped, well maintained and clean. They had everything we needed plus a maid came round daily which was luxury. For us it was all about the large pool, relaxing, being together yet having our own space when you wanted it and this certainly gave us that. The layout of the complex means that you can have shade or sun anytime of the day. The large BBQ and play area together with the table tennis (we had a tournament) were excellent. The gym was used by some of us and was a big hit, it even has hot showers. Our hosts Maria and Nikos were lovely, we were greeted on arrival and they ensured we had everything we needed. One of the children had a medical problem that Nikos helped with above and beyond. On arrival Maria noticed my mother had some mobility issues and asked if she'd like a bed made up on the ground floor, Mum gratefully accepted this kind offer. Having read reviews prior to booking I was concerned that the pool may be a problem with the children 11months, 15months, 3yrs and 8 yrs but all was good as the surrounding area is large and non slip. The shallow area was ideal for the babies. Just great!! As for location it was ideal for us, set in a quiet area with a local mini mart and bus stop just 2 mins walk away. The beach is just a 5 min walk away. A vegetarian restaurant just 2 mins walk away serves great crepes and beetroot burgers. A 20 min stroll takes you to Maleme where you can find larger supermarkets and several bars and restaurants. The bus service is regular and efficient. Just a 10 min bus ride away is the quiet village of Kolymbari, it has a small harbour, a few shops and excellent restaurants, also it's worth going to see the beautiful Monastry of Gonia while your there. If you want somewhere busier then Platanias is just a short bus ride away, it's a large busy resort with plenty of tavernas, bars and shops. Everything is on the doorstep of these villas, the villas, pool and grounds are just wonderful. I can throughly recommend Daphnis Villas. None of us wanted to leave. Thank you so much Maria and Niko