Villa Michalis: Accommodation in Istro, Crete

The outdoor salt-water swimming pool offers a pool with view and a shallow end, surrounded by sun loungers and sun umbrellas. A lush garden with outdoor furniture and a sun terrace provides communal seating areas, while BBQ facilities are available for guest use. On-site amenities include a minimarket, car hire service, express check-in/check-out, and safety deposit boxes; free on-site private parking is provided.

Each apartment has a kitchenette, a balcony, and a washing machine, along with a private bathroom and air conditioning. Heating is provided during cooler months, and the property is entirely non-smoking. Laundry service and free WiFi are also available for guests.

Villa Michalis sits on a hilltop location, a 7-minute walk from Agiou Panteleimonos Beach, with spectacular views of the coastline and mountains. A supermarket is 200 metres away on the main road, and the area has restaurants with reasonably priced food. Lake Voulismeni is 12 km away, the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is 13 km, and Sitia Public Airport is 53 km from the property.

The salt-water pool has strict rules - no ball games, no splashing, no jumping in - to protect the plants and maintain a quiet atmosphere; the property is suited for those seeking a tranquil retreat rather than lively groups. The owners provide gifts such as honey, olive oil, and ouzo, and have assisted guests with car issues. Guests consistently praise the immaculate presentation, the stunning pool area, and the peaceful surroundings.

Pool: Salt-water pool with view, shallow end, strict quiet rules

Location: Hilltop with panoramic coastline and mountain views, 7 min to beach

Rooms: Apartments with kitchenette, balcony, washing machine

Amenities: Minimarket on site, car hire, express check-in/out

Service: Gift basket from owners, personal assistance

Tranquility: Quiet retreat, no pool games, suitable for adults and calm families