Our stay at Villa Kalliopi was wonderful. There was enough room for our family of 8. The older kids enjoyed the pool table and the outdoor pool was very relaxing - listening to the sounds of the roosters, dogs, goats and hum of the locusts. The neighborhood cats that visited were a highlight for them. We felt safe and walked to the tavern down the road for dinner for some of the best meals we had in Greece. Maria and her husband were very welcoming - providing us with recommendations for places to see and do, as well as fresh fruit and veggies from their garden and goat cheese. The house has plenty of room to spread out in. You will need a car to get to Old Town, but a taxi is easy to access. We highly recommend this Villa to anyone who wants to truly experience the beauty of local Cretan life.