This is a well appointed newly built house in a traditional Greek village. Maria (who looks after the property for Anastasios) is super helpful and left us a basket of local produce. Later in the week she brought us a pot of after sun balm made with the honey from her husband's bees. She also gave us great recommendations for places to eat and hear music.
The house is new and very well thought out with a balcony in the sun or shade at every time of the day depending on your preference. The beds are comfortable and the village is quiet, so good sleep is guaranteed. The local taverna is within a 2 minute walk. We sat there a few evenings on the village square having a drink and eating dacos. The owner is very friendly and was accommodating of our lack of Greek. The path to the gorge starts at the back of the taverna and is a great walk. Also nearby are some good beaches and an hour away is Knosos. It's a fantastic location just outside the town to enjoy the peace yet near enough to make seeing the town and local sites easy.
We had a wonderful time and hope to be back.