Joanna is really a great host, she did everything to make sure that we feel comfortable and spend a great time in her house. When we arrived in the early evening she had already prepared a pasticcio, which was very delicious and very welcome after our journey with two hungry boys. Also the fridge was filled up and there was a big bowl with fruits.
Villa Evanthia is a beautiful escape, we especially enjoyed the big pool and the barbecue area.
Melidoni is a nice little village and a good place to start some explorations from here. You can reach Rethimnon in about 40 minutes, Heraklion in about 60 minutes. In Perama (5 minutes drive) you get everything you need in supermarkets, butcher shops or the fish shop.
The beautiful beach of Bali is a 15 minutes drive away. The beach is suited very well for children because of the shallow water and low waves.
Joanna's olive oil factory is also worth a visit and the oil is excellent.
We will definitely think about returning to this beautiful place in the future, our vacation was simply perfect.