Guest comments - Alexander
Evdokia Charia - Air BnB - August 2024
Sally's house is an absolutely beautiful & spacious traditional village home! Fully equipped with everything you might need, makes you feel right at home. A very comfortable stay for two people. The cute little terrace/outdoor sitting area is a great bonus! Sally is very friendly & responsive and sent us detailed information well before our arrival. Overall, a great choice for a stay in the area!
Gill and Andy - May 2024
Hi Sally,
Just a quick note to thank you for a great week at your villa in Pasalites, we loved Crete in May and the weather was perfect for a week of site seeing, which we hadn’t been able to do in August 2019 when we last visited Crete.
Thanks for the welcome pack and the late check out - especially useful as the incoming flight was delayed so we could delay our drive to Chania.
Best Wishes
Gill & Andy
Mateusz gave your place 5 stars! - (September 2023) - Air BnB
Very kind and proactive owners. Regular communication and support from their side - very detailed information about localisation. House is really beautifull and located in the small nice village. Good localisation - not far away from the sea cost and Psiloritis area, few kilometres from famous Margarites village. At the same time quiet place - you can really rest here!
Private note from Mateusz
Dear Sally, Thank You for the hospitality in Your wonderfull house. I wish You everything best, regards Mateusz
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Romain le Divelec (June 2023) - Air BnB
Séjour incroyable dans l’appartement de Sally. L’appartement est beau et confortable. L’emplacement est parfait, près d’un petit bourg en campagne. Je recommande vivement.
Translation:
Amazing stay in Sally’s apartment. The apartment is beautiful and comfortable. The location is perfect, near a small village in the countryside. I highly recommend it.
Private comment to owners: Dear Sally, thanks a lot for everything. My journey in central Crete was great thanks to you. It was the best apartment I had during the 13 days I sent in Crete. All the east. Romain.
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M. Devic (August 2022) - Air Bnb
Maison très agréable pour un couple. Bien équipée. Hôte non présent mais informations nécessaires pour l’arrivée et l’installation de très bonnes qualités. Nous recommandons vivement.
Translation:
Very pleasant house and well-equipped. Host couple not present but excellent arrival and settling-in information. We highly recommend it.
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Johanna Friese (July 2022) - Air BnB
Alles lief sehr gut und war perfekt. Die Wegbeschreibung von Sally war so detailliert, dass wir die kleine Villa sogar im Dunkeln auf Anhieb gefunden haben. Durch den Schlüsselkasten war der " Check in" zu später Stunde ebenfalls kein Problem. Die kleine "Villa Alexander" hat mir sehr gut gefallen: der große Raum ist wunderbar restauriert und versprüht Charme. Die Ausstattung mit elektrischen Geräten ist sehr gut. Die großzügige Terrasse ist blickgeschützt und es findet sich immer ein schattiges Plätzchen. Das Dörfchen Pasalites mit den Steinhäusern und Blumenkübeln ist ebenfalls ein kleines Schmuckstück..... abseits gelegen und ruhig. Ich hatte nicht erwartet, so etwas finden zu können. Ein Mietwagen ist unbedingt Voraussetzung für einen Urlaub an diesem etwas abgelegenem Ort, denn selbst ein Einkauf ist ohne eigenen PKW nicht möglich. Vielen Dank Sally und Martin, wir haben uns in Eurer Unterkunft sehr wohlgefühlt und uns in der Ruhe des Ortes wunderbar erholt. Johanna Friese
Translation:
Everything went very well and was perfect. Sally's directions were so detailed that we found the small villa straight away, even in the dark. Due to the key box, the "check in" at a late hour was also no problem. I really liked the small "Villa Alexander": the large room has been wonderfully restored and exudes charm. The electrical equipment is very good. The spacious terrace is not overlooked and there is always a shady spot. The village of Pasalites with its stone houses and flower pots is also a little gem..... secluded and quiet. I didn't expect to find something like this. A rental car is essential for a holiday in this somewhat out of the way place, even for shopping. Many thanks Sally and Martin, we felt very comfortable in your accommodation and relaxed wonderfully in the tranquility of the place. Johanna Friese
Also:
“Hallo Sally, hallo Martin Alles war perfekt organisiert und eingerichtet. Besonders hilfreich waren zudem die Informationen, die Sie mir vorab per Mail geschickt haben. Mir fällt nichts ein, was es noch zu verbessern gäbe. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Johanna Friese”
“Hello Sally, hello Martin Everything was perfectly organized and set up. The information you sent me in advance by e-mail was also particularly helpful. I can't think of anything that could be improved. Kind regards Johanna Friese”
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Official review on Airbnb September 2021:
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit und haben die Ruhe im beschaulichen Dorf sehr genossen. Die Villa Alexander ist super ausgestattet und mit dem Auto kann man die Umgebung bestens erkunden.
We had a great time and really enjoyed the peace and quiet in this laid-back village. Villa Alexander is superbly equipped and with a car you can really explore the surrounding area.
Private review:
“Vielen Dank für den super Aufenthalt in der Villa Alexander. Wir haben die Ruhe genossen und hatten eine schöne Zeit auf Kreta. Wir kommen gerne wieder :)”
Many thanks for the super stay in Villa Alexander. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and had a good time on Crete. We would love to come again. :-)
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Benjamin ( September 2020)
“We loved this little place of personal heaven. We enjoyed breakfasts and a starry night dinner on the terrace, in between daily excursion from this well-situated place. Perfect getaway from the outside world, but with all the amenities you need. Sally's information and responsiveness was also greatly appreciated”
“Thanks again for letting us stay in Villa Alexander. We had a great time here, both in enjoying the terrace and using it as a base to explore Rethymno”
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September 2019
Kalimera,
We had two wonderful weeks here and are very sorry to leave tomorrow.
Your location is so great, nothing was missing, we could feel at ease very quickly, so thanks a lot for all advice and your hospitality to share this paradise with us.
When we leave the house tomorrow at approximately 10 o clock, shall we just lock it and put the key in the safe outside, or phone the housekeeper to meet her or him ?
At last one thing what needs reparation: the door handle of the gate outside is loose and falls down
Sincerely yours, Clemens Siebert
(Thank you for letting us know about the door handle. We will get this fixed!)
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September 2019
Translation
Hello Sally
Our holiday is over and we have had a marvellous stay in your delightful house. We got to know people in the village and this afforded us some particularly warm and enjoyable moments.
Pascale and Blaise
Bonjour Sally,
Les vacances sont terminées et nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour dans votre ravissante maison. Nous avons aussi fait connaissance avec les gens du village et ça a été des moments particulièrement agréables et chaleureux. '
Pascale et Blaise
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September 2018: Erholsame Urlaubstage in kretischer Idylle
Von der Buchung, über die Anreise-Infos bis zur Abreise aus dem wunderschönen Domizil hat bei der Planung und Durchführung unserer Urlaubsreise alles reibungslos geklappt. Im gut gepflegten und sauberen Haus haben wir uns (auch Dank der im Juli erforderlichen Klimanlage!) sehr wohl gefühlt. Es hat uns nichts gefehlt. Die Küche war gut ausgestattet. Das Doppelbett (incl. Mückennetz) in prima Zustand und auch das Bad ließ keine Wünsche offen. Die erholsamen Stunden auf der Terrasse mit dem regelmäßigen Besuch 'unserer zugelaufenen Hauskatze' werden wir vermissen. In Sachen 'Mobilität' braucht man - wie schon in der Beschreibung angegeben - für erforderliche Einkäufe, Besuche von Restaurants oder Ausflüge über die wunderschöne Insel ein Auto. Das ist unverzichtbar, bietet allerdings individuelle Erlebnisse und Entdeckungen, die in keinem Reisekatalog zu finden sind. Unser Lieblingsstrand (incl. gleichnamiger Taverne) war in Bali (Karavostasi). Aber auch die traumhafte Badebucht von Sises (Alyki Beach), die überwiegend nicht von Touristen besucht wird, können wir als 'Geheimtipp' empfehlen. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen!
Google translation
Relaxing holidays in Cretan idyll
From the booking, about the arrival information to the departure from the beautiful domicile everything went smoothly in the planning and execution of our holiday trip. In the well-kept and clean house we felt (thanks also to the air conditioning required in July!) Very well. We did not miss anything. The kitchen was well equipped. The double bed (including mosquito net) in great condition and the bathroom left nothing to be desired. We will miss the relaxing hours on the terrace with the regular visit of 'our accrued house cat'. In terms of 'mobility' you need - as already stated in the description - for necessary purchases, visits to restaurants or trips to the beautiful island a car. This is indispensable, but offers individual experiences and discoveries that can not be found in any travel catalog. Our favorite beach (including the same tavern) was in Bali (Karavostasi). But the dreamlike bay of Sises (Alyki Beach), which is mostly not visited by tourists, we can recommend as an 'insider tip'. We will be back!4th August 2016
Immediately after the booking Sally wrote me a nice e-mail and sent information on arrival etc . Equipment and everything was tip top - milk, toast and honey ( and more ) in the refrigerator, so we did not have to go hungry on arrival. In the apartment, nothing is missing, although because of the design perhaps not bright enough, but very well equipped , and a comfortable bed. On the last night, we had a power outage, which made it difficult to pack to leave. However, the only negative was the low water pressure (on our visit) in the bathroom which meant only a half -functioning shower and toilet. The area is nice and quiet, the evening you can eat in peace in the front yard . I would come back Thanks for the stay.
(Note from Sally and Martin - because of low water pressure that week, the shower and toilet took some time to work. We are addressing this by installing a tank and new pump to increase the water pressure for the future. Unfortunately we cannot do anything about power cuts...this is Crete! However this is the first we have ever had here, and we understand the cut was island wide!).
Patrick Rauschecker
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May 2018
Loved the villa. Thank you for providing such a wonderful get away. Totally chilled.
All the best Angela and Mark
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29 August 2016
Our stay in the Villa Alexander went very well. The house is nice and clean, fully renovated, which is very appreciated. Sally is very easily contacted and quickly answers your questions . We also had a visit from Mary , the housekeeper who lives in the neighboring village , who wanted to ensure that our stay was going well . Her being nearby is great in case of any problems! The sea and the beach are quite far from the house, and a car is essential. The village of Panormo is very nice, especially for its many taverns with delicious dishes. There are more beautiful beaches between Panormo and the city of Rethymno (again, essential to have a car).
We enjoyed our stay in the Villa Alexander. We love Panormo and its restaurants. We did not have enough time to leave you a comment on your visitors book because we were late for our flight. We would like to thank you for your all the tips you gave us.
Carole
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26 April 2016
We just want to say a massive thank you. We loved our week on Crete and it made all the difference staying in your lovely peaceful villa in the mountains. It was just the break we both needed to refuel ready for our next season in life. The villa was more than equipped with everything we needed and we really enjoyed relaxing there.
Thank you once again for allowing us to stay.
Tracey & Michael Wilkinson
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12 October 2015
Hello Sally and Martin
We're home now and we had a super time in Crete, our first visit but it won't be the last. The weather could have been better during the first week but we did the sightseeing and watched a couple of your DVDs so it didn't matter.
Your place (Villa Alexander) is lovely so full of character and we loved how the space is divided up making full use of it, a real home from home for us too as we live in an old cottage.
Sue Pearson
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23 Sep 2015
Dear Sally
Firstly many thanks again. We had a wonderful fortnight and found staying at Villa Alexander suited us perfectly. We loved the peaceful location and you have appointed and equipped the cottage extremely well. There was nothing lacking (apart from a nutcracker but we wouldn’t expect one!) and a number of items provided that we would not normally expect. Our only suggestions would be that we found the pans unnecessarily large for 2 people and the shower hose stretched across the corner of the shower tray. The provision of one, or preferably 2, small pans would have been handy and a longer shower hose hooked to the corner would mean that it would not be in the way.
Pasalites’ position also fitted our needs really well with easy access to the New National Road making trips to Chania, Knossos, Spinalonga, the Lasithi plateau, Phaistos and the South coast manageable, and also close to Arkadi and Eleftherna for more local exploration. Eleftherna we found particularly rewarding though it’s a shame we couldn’t see the Acropolis or Necropolis.
One little extra touch which we hugely appreciated and came as a complete surprise was that on both Sundays Haroula called in at the window and presented us with a freshly cooked hot snack; dolmades and a stuffed pepper and onion one time and pittas (?), fried spinach pies the other. We felt so inadequate in that we couldn’t thank her properly as our Greek is no better than her English, but it was terribly kind of her.
Finally, we forgot to fill in one of the feedback forms at the back of your information folder. If you could send us one digitally, we’ll do so now if that would be of assistance.
With thanks again
Kind regards,
Jem and Rona
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Hi Martin and Sally,
Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the help booking the holiday. Villa Alexander at Pasalites was fantastic. The beautiful old farmhouse has been made into a great retreat for some well deserved rest,relaxation and sun. The location is also brilliant nestling on the edge of the old village with its enclosed courtyard overlooking the olive grove and the white mountains made this space ideal for a glass of wine and a bit if sunbathing. We also found getting around very easy. with lots of shops only 10 minutes away and the sea at Panormos just a little further. We found some of the recommended tavernas and yes they were also very good value with great food and drink. With the mountain and other villages on one side and the sea at other it had everything we wanted for our break.. we will definitely be back.
Graham & Charlotte from Nottingham May 2015