The villa was lovely - I would confidently recommend it to a friend! It felt very luxurious with all the facilities (air con, wifi, pool etc) and was modern but retained a charming character. Of particular note, was the wonderful hospitality and service offered by Sonia and her husband. This included a home baked moussaka, warm and awaiting us on arrival; a meal hosted in a local tavern for the residents of all 3 villas; and lots of useful advice on supermarkets, restaurants and beaches. On the practical side, the property was clean, well maintained, and the description (including the wonderful sunset views) was accurate. The property was suitable for our family of 4 (kids are 8 and 11).
Trips we can recommend are: Knossos and the museum in Heraklion; the Watercity aqua park; and beaches around Bali (one small quiet cove with canoes for easy trips to caves, and a busy one with an inflatable obstacle course in the sea!). Restaurants in Rethymno are numerous and we took the recommendations on the villa owners and were delighted each time. Rethymno is nice for an evening wander before eating with small streets, shops, and a fort and harbour.
Thank you for a wonderful week!