We were so, so happy to have been guests at this gorgeous old Grecian home, which was exactly what we wanted. He told us the main wall was 4m thick and about 300 years old. It had a great loft bedroom area with a balcony outside, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a washing machine. We had been debating whether or not to stay in Chania proper, and since we rented a car, we were so glad to have chosen this place. It is about a 15 to 20 minute drive and in a very quiet village, Tavronitis. Tavronitis had several good restaurants and places to buy wine, water, produce, etc, and an internet cafe--and definitely provided the authentic small-village experience that we wanted.

The Angelakises were great hosts. Upon arrival, we got ourselves lost (thought we would trust the iPhone, ugh!) and he met us where we were lost and led us home. He checked in on us daily, and gave us great local restaurant recommendations and things to see. His parents left us the MOST DELICIOUS food we had the entire time we were on Crete. The shower had hot water problems that they were working on getting fixed, but we found that it was no problem to just bring our shampoo to the beach with us when we went. We were so sad to leave and would definitely stay here if we ever have the pleasure to return.