The house is very wonderfull, clean and equipped with almost everything; it has two big terraces from where you can enjoy the view of the sea and of the big garden (and you can eat there too as there are two tables with chairs; or, in the evenings, you can enjoy an amazing view of the stars as we did). The position is very good because you can easily reach Chania and the wonderfull beaches on the West coast of Crete: Balos, Falassarna, Elafonnisi (there's also a very quiet beach that you can reach in 10 mins walking). Tavronitis, the country, is a typical Greek country: small, relaxed, genuine; and it's super easy to get there as there is a dedicated exit from the National road. Maria, the host, is so kind, gracious and helpful; she gave us a lot of suggestions about what to visit and where to eat. When we arrived, she welcomed us with typical Greek pastries and she prepared the house with a lot of fresh fruits for us. We highly recommend Maria's cottage for you stay in Crete; definitely!