Absolutely Perfect ! Everything as described and much more .
The position of the house at the edge of the village and right opposite a great beach is a spot on . Perfect combination for anyone wanting privacy and peace and quiet but at the same time convenience of being just a short stroll away from all the amenities in the center of village .
The house itself is a home away from home. Perfectly equipped : from good beds , well working air- conditioning in all areas , all the white goods and just about any kitchen appliance you can think of. This is not your average rental with basics, If you feel like it you can prepare a gourmet meal or bake a cake here.
The house was spotless, clean and with plenty of crisp white bedding and towels.
The area . This is a beautiful part of Crete and there is so much to explore in the immediate vicinity. We were here for a month and have rented a car as we can never resist exploring Crete some more and will still take us years to make a dent in it . However if you don't rent a car you could be perfectly fine with just staying in Kastro and the surrounding area. Beach at your doorstep (and many others within a walking distance ) plenty of good tavernas and bars and a couple of supermarkets .
Finally, if you already been in Crete you will be familiar with Cretan famous hospitality. Manos and his family are the perfect example of this and much more. We were welcomed as a family and not just guests.Manos's mother is the reason I will finally have to get down to it and learn some Greek so I can thank her properly and ask for the recipes for all the cakes and sweets she brought us :-)
Many thanks Manos for being such a great host! Hope to see you soon in Crete .