We had a wonderful stay at Melina's place. Nikos and Eva (Melina's parents) welcomed us very warmly. They are truly kind and humble people, always friendly and helpful - in short great hosts. The place itself was spacious enough for us (2 adults, 3 kids between 1-5) and more importantly very well equipped (compared to typical studio apartments). Very convenient was also the fact that we were able to use a lot of children's equipment (baby cot, highchair, potty, toys for the beach etc.). All windows of the apartment are equipped with nets that allow you to leave the windows open to enjoy the sea breeze while keeping insects out - a small but very practical detail. The beach in front of the house is lovely and even during high season frequented only by a few locals. The towns of Myrtos and Ierapetra are just short car rides away where you can find restaurants, big supermarkets, a weekend farmer's market etc. Briefly, we really enjoyed the secludedness of Melina's apartment, its calmness and tranquility and the sense of de-connectedness you feel when looking at a sky full of stars while listening to the sounds of the waves in the background.