Villa Eugenia is built over two floors around a private pool and a separate children's pool, with a garden terrace holding a barbecue and outdoor dining area for meals outside through the season. The ground floor holds the main living space, a fully equipped kitchen and one ensuite bedroom, while upstairs two further ensuite bedrooms each open onto their own balcony with views over the surrounding garden. Every bed can be arranged as a double or as two singles, which gives some flexibility for families travelling with children of different ages.

Hersonissos sits roughly 25-28km east of Heraklion, and the coastline here is known for sandy beaches with calm sea conditions, which is unusual on Crete's north shore due to prevailing north winds. Old Hersonissos village, with tavernas such as Taverna Harakas and Gevsi, is about a 10-15 minute walk from the town centre and makes for an easy evening out. For those wanting a day away from the pool, Knossos Palace is roughly 30 minutes by car, a straightforward trip for anyone interested in Minoan history.