We had a really wonderful stay! The owners Manolis and Dimitra are right next door and they were very kind. We wanted to be a little west of Chania to explore western Crete and the house is a great base - the beaches (Balos, Elafonissi) were incredible (although long drives) and we enjoyed hiking the Samaria gorge with our two sons (age 8 and 6 - totally doable). Closer to home, the house is very comfortable, the local beach in Stalos is super, and our kids had great fun in the pool. The agency provided a handy pamphlet with good restaurant recommendations and a detailed map of local markets facilities. We really enjoyed Crete - probably our favorite destination in Greece. Hope to be back - thanks again!