This is a real gem. What an experience. The house, its roof garden and beautiful old village all have sweeping views from the mountains to the sea. The atmosphere is lovely and peaceful. There's a little restaurant on the village square a couple of mins walk away where you can enjoy local food & wine under the dappled shade of some vines and it's very sociable too. Alternatively if you want to cook/BBQ there's all the facilities you need. If you prefer to relax on the beach it's not that far either (about 8kms drive down the mountain) so as a holiday you get the best of both worlds. If you like walking you can explore from your doorstep. Despina and her family genuinely took hospitality to another level - they truly welcomed us as friends and allowed us to experience real Crete. I can't recommend their place enough. Thanks for making our holiday so special : )