The traditional Cretan home is lovely and gives one the feeling of how it might have been to live there in the past. It is beautifully decorated, as you can see from the photos. There are tavernas nearby in the village which have very good food and there is a Drossia family run hotel where you can have breakfast in the morning by the pool. The local beach is a little crowded and noisy but you can find more quiet ones with in a 15 minute drive. The new town of Malia is a little touristy but the old town, which the home edges still has a lot of the local customary Greek flavor. Malia make a great base for trips to explore Eastern Crete as well.
Sophia and her father were very helpful, responsive and authentic.
Thank-you Sophia, to you and your father for your hospitality! Warm regards, Daphne