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Meet the Owners

Samantha & Jerry Storer

Welcome to Villa Athena, our little piece of paradise on the beautiful island of Crete.

We’re Samantha and Jerry Storer, and our love affair with Crete began over 20 years ago, when we first started visiting the island on holiday. What began as a love of the sunshine, scenery and wonderful Greek way of life soon became something much more. Over the years, Crete became a place that felt like home to us.

In 2019, we took the plunge and moved to Crete, drawn by our enormous love for the island and its way of life. We wanted to experience not just the holidays, but the everyday magic of living here — the slower pace, the incredible food, the welcoming people and, of course, those spectacular Cretan views.

Villa Athena sits on the edge of the beautiful village of Vamos, within easy reach of Chania and surrounded by the incredible landscape that first captured our hearts.

When we first discovered the property, it was quite literally a shell with a breathtaking view. We could see its potential immediately. What followed was a huge labour of love — transforming the original building with an eye for detail, careful planning and a thorough understanding of the property and its surroundings.

We wanted to create somewhere that felt luxurious without losing the warmth and character that makes a Cretan holiday so special.

Today, Villa Athena comfortably sleeps eight guests and has everything we could wish for in a home away from home. There’s an infinity pool overlooking the stunning Cretan landscape, a private pickleball court, an outdoor kitchen perfect for long lunches and evening meals, and a spacious indoor kitchen for those who love to cook and gather together.

Every part of the villa has been designed with comfort, quality and those unforgettable views in mind.

Although we are now fortunate enough to be closer to our family back in the UK, our connection with Crete remains as strong as ever. Villa Athena is a very special part of our lives, and we’re delighted to be able to share it with guests looking for an amazing holiday destination.

For us, Villa Athena is more than just a holiday home. It is the result of years of love for Crete, a vision for what the property could become, and a lot of attention to detail along the way.

We hope that when you arrive, you’ll feel what we felt all those years ago — that Crete has a very special way of making you want to come back again and again.

Welcome to Villa Athena. We hope you love it as much as we do.

Samantha & Jerry