There's something wonderfully serene about this villa in Eastern Crete and much of that is down to the exquisite hilltop spot, which gives guests a front-row seat for gazing out at the blue waters of Mirabello Bay. You shouldn't find it too difficult to picture long spells out in the home's remarkable outside space, perhaps paddling in the pool or enjoying lavish feasts on the covered terrace. The ample amount of large windows dotted across the villa's walls mean that you can appreciate the coastal vista from the comfort of your bed if you so wish. When you can finally prise your eyes away from this heavenly scenery, you'll be greeted with a contemporarily designed interior, heavy on clean lines, sleek surfaces and soothing neutrals. As well as looking the part, there's also a small collection of exercise and games equipment for guests to enjoy. When it comes to seeing a little more of the local area, there are beaches starting from as close as seven minutes' walk away and the lively town of Elounda is only 4km up the coastline. It's also easy to catch a boat from Plaka over to the island of Spinalonga, too.

Additional fees

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.