Grand Villa sits in Agriana, a quiet pocket above Hersonissos on Crete's northern coast, roughly 28 kilometres east of Heraklion. Six bedrooms and multiple terraces give the house room to spread out, with garden and mountain views from the balconies and a private pool at the centre of the outdoor space. A private gym and an outdoor dining area with barbecue round out the practical side of the property, useful for longer stays or larger family groups.

Hersonissos itself has grown into one of Crete's busier resort towns, with tavernas, shops and bars a short distance away, alongside older Roman remains including a fountain and theatre that speak to the town's longer history. Its main beach is a good option outside peak August crowds, though like most of the north coast it can see the occasional north wind.

For day trips, Knossos Palace is around a 30-minute drive, making it easy to combine a morning at the Minoan ruins with an afternoon back at the villa. Inside, the kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, Nespresso machine and the usual cooking basics, and each bedroom benefits from individually controlled air conditioning.