Hello. My name is Manolis. I manage villa Sofia on behalf of my family. Currently I study at the undergraduate level in London, UK, making sure to visit Crete in the summer-time. This property was bought by my family in 2002. It is a traditional Turkish, stone structure, dating back to the 1800's. From 2002, for 7 years my father meticulously renovated the building, using his knowledge as an architect and member of the local city-planning department of Rethymno. He collaborated with friends of his, also architects, to produce a spatial layout that combines traditional, rustic features with modern decor, appliances and utilities. The renovation finished in 2009 and we have been running this holiday home as a family business ever since.