I cannot say enough great thing about the host - he went above and beyond to ensure our stay was good and that we had everything we needed. The house is beautiful and having a pool in the backyard was great. We enjoyed many yummy meals on the patio watching the sun go down. I would probably suggest renting a car to explore other areas of Crete but Kato Stalos is an adorable beach down with very friendly people. Would highly recommend staying here as a base for your Cretan explorations.