We loved our 4-night stay at Thea Thalassa! Elena was very welcoming, meeting us at the home at our preferred time, and she was there to see us off when we left for the airport, even though it was just after 7am. She made us a delicious chocolate cake to welcome us and was happy to show us all of the home's features. The view of the sea from the patio is so beautiful and the pool is stunning (my 2 girls spent a lot of time in it!) We appreciated the air conditioning in both bedrooms because the heat of the day can really make things hot at night for sleeping. The kitchen had everything we needed, including pots and pans, a dishwasher, and even a washing machine (no dryer, but there was a large drying rack and hanging your clothes outside in the Greek heat dries them very quickly.) There was a parking space with a gate you closed at night. We opted to take the bus into Chania a few times after seeing that the parking situation in town could be tricky. The bus is only 1.70 Euros per ride, and the 21 bus picks up just past the hotel that is below the house. It lets you off right near the old town and the ride is about 30 minutes. We took a taxi home at night, which would cost 10 Euros. On a few nights, we sat outside on the patio with a nice bottle of wine that Elena left for us and enjoyed the live music that was playing at the bar in the hotel below the house - it was like having our own private concert and it stopped right at 11pm so the neighborhood could sleep. Our favorite thing about Thea Thalassa was that it was like our own oasis outside of the bustle and crowds of Chania. We could "get away from it all", but still be only a few miles from the history, restaurants, and shops of Chania. There are also some nice restaurants in Kalamaki that are a short walk from the house, when you just don't feel like heading into the city. Overall, Thea Thalassa exceeded our expectations and was one of the nicest homes we've ever rented!
