Natura House is wonderful. Set up just above the village of Limni surrounded by mountains. There are many terraces to sit out and enjoy the view. Elos is a bigger village just a short drive away with at least three tavernas. We made it to various beaches on the south and west coast including Kedrodasos which is absolutely beautiful (and we preferred to Elanfonisi which was very crowded). Paleochora is a great little resort with many restaurants and beaches (Gialiskari ,a short drive from Paleochora was also very beautiful). Mike left us all sorts of wonderful Cretan produce and Efi his daughter was very helpful and easy to communicate with. One thing we learnt is that being in a village is not necessarily always quiet - this is a working village!