We had a fantastic time at the villa. It was much bigger than we expected from the photos and at an outermost quiet and peaceful location! We were welcomed by 'the mamma' at our late arrival with a great meal. Also they arranged enough fruit and foods for the first couple of days of breakfast. The homemade olive oil, olives and tsikoudia made us feel instantly like we were in our 'own home'. The Villa was really clean and the garden provided us fruits and a fantastic view (from the enormous balcony possibly even a better view). Questions were answered very quick and added some extra helpful info about the region. The beds slept great and it was the first time we waked up well slept during a holiday. We just can say they were really good hosts and provided true 'filoxenia'. The Villa is spacious and at the outskirts of the small village in the middle of olive and grape yards. Located in the valley with the bigger village Krousonas (which is 14 km from Heraklion, inland) just five minutes away you feel to be in the real Crete. The local Kafeneio provides your coffee, meal or just a drink (preferably tsikoudia by the locals) in just 150 meters walk from the villa. The small mini market is next to the Kafeneio. Besides this the village gives you most of all the opportunitie to get a taste of the real Crete. If you want to go to the beach or city by day, even with small kids like we did, and enjoy the village/villa to wake up and go back to end of the day. If you want to spend your holidays in quiet and peaceful Crete with beach and city in reach this is the perfect location. We're definitely returning and would recommend it!