This is a very individual house in a typical and unspoilt Cretan village. The house is beautifully designed, fully equipped for comfort, very clean and has wonderful views of the sea and sunset. Small touches like having a cool bag for picnics on the beach were great. The roof terrace is a real bonus and ideal to watch the spectacular sunsets. We loved it. Our host was very responsive and helpful in answering any queries we had and we had a smooth check-in with no problems. Mirsini is a typical Cretan village and totally unspoilt by tourism. There is running water from a spring in the main village street that is fine to drink so do try it, delicious. There is one tiny shop and a lovely welcoming taverna with perfect views of the bay. And there is a potters studio at the top of the village that is well worth a visit. Eastern Crete is rugged and wild so take care with off-roading to remote beaches unless you have a jeep. Favourite beaches for us were Tholos, about 20 minutes from the house and Itanos, about an hour’s drive to the east but one of the most perfect beaches you will find. No facilities so take a picnic.