Villa Blue Key

Excellent villa in great location with views to die for

This magnificent villa is located in full privacy on a hill overlooking the Lygaria and Agia Pelagia bays - needless to say the views are spectacular! The house is very nice and spacious, nicely furbished and can easily accommodate up to 12 people, children and baby included. The lower floor has its own entrance and kitchen, and is thus great for those travelling 2 families together, with grandparents, nanny or even older teenagers wanting a bit of privacy. On the top floor there is a children’s bedroom that can accommodate 3 children and for those travelling with an infant or young toddler there is a nice crib, a high chair, a babysitter and even baby towels. The pool area is terrific with lots of space for fun and relaxation, including a new dining area, a stationary outdoor grill and an old style outdoor oven that we used to make our own pizza one night! The views from the pool area are stunning and due to the location of the house the privacy is total - only a goat or two, who wander the hills, might have a peek at you swimming in the pool - that by the way can be heated at an extra cost. This is not needed during summer but a nice option during spring and autumn.The owners, Anastasia and Antonis are the most welcoming, kind and informative hosts we have ever encountered, and we are frequent house renters. They were always fast to respond to our questions and requests and nothing seemed to be any trouble.The location close to Heraklion is a great advantage since it is only a short drive from the airport and you can reach many interesting and beautiful places in a 30 minute to 2-hour drive. To not visit Knossos and the archaeological museum in Heraklion while staying in this villa must be considered a crime! As usual, paying for a guided tour is well-invested money. There are also many nice beaches and villages to explore in the area - just ask the owners and they will provide you with many suggestions. The same goes for restaurants, ask for recommendations and you will have the most delicious meals.Note that a car is needed for this villa since it is located on a hill and there are no pavements or even walking trails to reach the villa without a car.All in all, a wonderful house in a great location combined with lovely hosts - what could go wrong!

My family and I stayed for just over a week. The experience was amazing, 5 stars all around. The owners were so accommodating and responsive. They provided us with a fully stocked refrigerator the first day, helped us arrange a private chef and a boating excursion, offered restaurant and sightseeing recommendations, and even came over to the house at 11:00 one night to help us get the grill started. The photographs are a very accurate representation of the property, and the views are exactly as depicted. The house is modern, spotlessly clean and has all the amenities you could possibly want. We are already planning a return trip

The photos of the property really do not do it justice. It is truly stunning and was the perfect place for our holiday getaway. Manos and Antonis were both wonderful; offering suggestions of local restaurants and activities and helping with anything and everything we could possibly have needed. The house is located just up on the hillside above Agia Pelagia allowing privacy and beautiful views of the surrounding areas but still remaining close enough to towns and restaurants to not have to travel too far. I cannot recommend this place enough and am already planning when we can next come out to visit this wonderful place!

We spent a week at blue key villa and we were absolutely delighted by the quality of the villa,and the wonderful hospitality of the owners. The photos really do not do justice to the finish found all over the villa and grounds or the tranquil serenity of the setting. Antonis and Anastasia the owners provided us with everything we needed and much more, from the detailed directions provided to find the villa,to the toiletries they kindly supplied (including sunscreen,toothbrushes,toothpaste,shampoo,showergel...the list goes on), to the beautiful meals they prepared for us.we were totally overwhelmed by their warm and welcoming hospitality, thank you so much.As for the villa I can not recommend it highly enough,it was spacious and superbly equipped in every respect as well as being immaculately clean from top to bottom.The setting is peaceful and tranquil with views to die for, yet close enough to supermarkets or bars and restaurants that you could happily stay in or for £10 get a taxi (again with Antonis' help) down to Agia Palagia where there is a great selection of bars, restaurants,and a nice beach.We stay in villas frequently and can honestly say this one is superb value for money in a fantastic location, if you are reading this and deliberating whether or not to book it , as Nike would say "just do it" honestly you will not be disappointed.We are already planning our return trip and will look forward to sharing this great villa with more of our friends and family next year.