Mikro Livadi Special Lodges - Has an Eco Salt Water Pool - 150m from the Beach

where are 10 stars? Because Mikro Livadi and its magical team deserve them. The location is perfect, you can walk to the beach in just a few minutes and at the same time enjoy the view of the mountains and olive groves. A wonderful flowering garden gives the impression of being in an oasis. The saltwater pool, like everything else on site, is very well maintained and clean. The big highlight, however, is the kitchen and the warmth of Malamathenia and her family. Here you can enjoy the best Cretan cuisine, fresh, straight from the garden to your plate. 100% recommended

In the first instance, I think it should be clarified this place is not a hotel as it says on ***********, it is a series of 5 apartments, which are serviced to some extent (but not daily) and a nice restaurant. As we were three adults traveling together, we were looking for somewhere with two sleeping spaces, and this fit the bill. We were also looking to be outside of the main cities - and this is a lovely spot in the countryside. The apartments have a lovely pool (we did not have any of the issues the reviewer below had) and a fantastic view. The restaurant is also excellent (try the courgette flowers!) and gets very busy in the evenings. They have good air conditioning and a large fridge, though not all the pots, pans and cutlery you might want - for instance we had to ask for bowls. The owners of the apartments are very lovely, and very accommodating. However, I think it should be noted a number of items listed as available in the rooms were not there when we arrived (iron, safe, a lamp from the photos etc) so we had to request all of these, as well as there being no top sheet or duvets which we had to request. The flats are nicely cleaned, however some of the furnishing are used and damaged/dated and the flat we stayed in could use an interior renovation. For instance, the bathroom doesn't have a shower curtain or the ability to hang the showerhead anywhere. It also didn't have any towel racks in the bathroom - only far away across the living room. The light in the bathroom was also very dim, which we asked to be replaced and it was, and there was evidence of old 'sticky hooks' which had fallen off which gave the bathroom a haphazard air. The blinds were stained, the bed extremely creaky, and the decorative pillows stained. So overall, for a clean apartment, with a lovely pool, great restaurant and very nice and accommodating owners in an ideal location it is great. I just think the Lodges should be careful about classifying as a hotel, rather than rental apartments with a restaurant.