A mixed bag with our stay at this property. Overall, the village is nestled between some spectacular mountains and the property itself has a wonderful view over the bay. The beaches adjacent to the village were deserted during our stay and the sea was cold but beautiful and clear. We swam most days. The property itself was clean, the bedroom and balcony were just lovely. Our hosts were generally very responsive to questions we had. We had some great nights in the restaurant on the beach and the villagers we met were very friendly - really nice people in our experience. That was the best bit of our stay.
The down sides
The building noise around the location was almost unacceptable. We hired the property hoping for some peace and as the hosts advertised, to be able to chill. This was very difficult some mornings as we had pneumatic drills, angle grinders and various banging sounds almost every day. We actually had to climb over a mound of builders rubble to get to and from the property for the first 4 days. I realise the hosts have very little control over this work in the village and it might all stop when the holiday season starts for the Cretans? I don't know. However for our holiday it did not make some mornings in particular very pleasant and we would think twice about recommending the property during the time of year we were there. Perhaps in 4 or 5 years when all the building work in the village has been done (there's a lot going on) then it might be the tranquil spot we hoped it might be. Other minor problem was the condition of the bathroom. It needs a bit of a recondition. The hosts don't live in the village, they live in Heraklion at least an hour away. When we asked for new towels (we got one set for 7 nights and there are no clothes washing facilities) and a new kettle (the kettle didn't work, minor point) it took almost to the end of our stay to get the fresh towels we ask for.
However I don't want to sound too negative - the hosts were very communicative and tried to help, we did have some great times over our stay in and around the village.