Hello there, I am Manos, owner and manager of CreteVillas4U. I have been in the hospitality sector long before CreteVillas4U, however. I was actually born, grew up, and spent most of my life in a hotel owned by my family. So, I guess it came as no surprise when I expressed my wish to study in Rhodes’ Tourism School and, later on, when I decided to start my own business in the sector. One thing I learned growing up in a family-run hotel is that hospitality is more than hotel management, logistics and operations. It is a culture, passing down from one generation to the next. You can study to be a hotel manager but you cannot study to be hospitable. I apply this philosophy in my business as well. The rule is simple: the guests of the villas I manage are my guests. As an active traveller, I expect nothing less myself. The fourth generation of Dafermos hoteliers has already been born. I know now that my two beautiful children will probably follow my steps, like I did before them. There is a small difference though: they are smarter, more educated, better (big smile). All the best, Manos Dafermos

Villa Gloria is a family vacation rental situated in the Bali vicinity of Crete, a fashionable resort island in Greece. The beautiful Villa Gloria in Bali, Rethymno, approximately 10km east of Ierapetra, is the ideal destination for a peaceful and enthralling family vacation in Greece. The villa boasts a stylish living area, tastefully furnished with ample seating for family and friends, a 53-inch smart TV, and a sound system with Bluetooth speakers. Furthermore, there is air conditioning available to keep guests comfortable during their stay. Villa Gloria is fitted out with a sophisticated, modern kitchen with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and freezer, as well as a coffee machine, toaster, and kettle. In addition, there is a mixer, blender, water filter, juicer, and egg machine offered for visitors ’convenience. There is also a cozy dining area with ample seating. The family holiday villa has 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom, with additional bedding to sleep up to 7 guests if required. The bedrooms have private balconies, air conditioning, and a safe. There are 2 full bathrooms of which one is ensuite, with 2 towels per guest and a hairdryer. The inviting outdoor area is host to a heated swimming pool in a peaceful garden setting, perfect for spending long summer days relaxing with the family. This Crete holiday villa has an extensive outdoor entertainment area, shielded by a large pergola. It contains a gas grill BBQ and a dining area, as well as informal seating and a children’s play area. Additionally, there is a football table for guests ’enjoyment. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Up to 4 guests only the main floor with 2 bedrooms will be available for you to use. If you will be more than 4 guests, you will be able to use the lower ground floor with the 3rd bedroom and there will be an extra charge of 25 Euros per day per person Also, please note that using the pool heating will incur an additional charge and requires a reservation 3 days in advance.

Villa Gloria is sited 31 kilometers from Rethymno and approximately 50 kilometers from Heraklion. The family holiday rental is in the bay area of Bali and near many superb Cretan beaches including Livadi (1 km), Bali (1.4 km), Caves beach (2.1 km), Karavostasi beach (2.2 km), and Agios Nikolaos (2.4 km). There is a mini-market and laundry service within 1.5 km of the holiday villa, while a pharmacy and the Bali Medical Center are just 1.2 km away. Trendy local restaurants include Taverna O Katis, the Bamboo Lounge beach bar, Taverna Livadi, and Isla Food & Coffee. The Gloria family vacation villa is 60.2 km from Chania Airport and 36.2 km from Heraklion Airport.