This villa, found a ten-minute walk from Sisi village, is made for families wanting to explore the Greek island of Crete. With the beach only 800 metres away, sun-worshippers and hydrophiles will be satisfied. And that's before discovering the private swimming pool in the garden. The rest of the outdoor space is ideal for balmy summer evenings barbecuing and dining alfresco. There's also an outside bar for sunset drinks. Though this characterful home makes an impression, it's the rolling landscape surrounding it that drew our eye here. Well-located, picturesque and with housekeeping – you can see why we'd want to stay.

Home truths:
*There's free parking available.
*The villa is spread across three floors but you'll find a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here.
*The swimming pool isn't fenced. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need to be supervised.
*If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a crib for free.
*Housekeeping, concierge and pool maintenance are included here so there's less for you to worry about.
*You'll find a welcome basket here to get you started. If you want to stock up on essentials during your stay, you'll find the closest supermarket by car.
*Groups of guests under the age of 24 are not allowed here.
*As with most homes in Greece, toilet paper can't be flushed. Please use the sanitary bin provided.