This is a wonderful place to stay. It's tucked away in a valley with a gorgeous view of the valley below. We were staying at the beginning of spring and the air was filled with the sound of sheep bells, bees and bird song. Ioannis looks after the property beautifully and was a very generous host. Twice he brought treats for the family and the fridge was stocked with local cheese and biscuits on arrival. The sheets and towels are changed regularly and he is available to help with any requests.
The kitchen is very well equipt, there are two luxurious baths and a gorgeous little reading room that the family fought over! The house is remote, which means you must have a car. There is a small village within a 10 minute drive with little supermarkets, a bakery and a shop that sells meat and cheese but to get a good selection of fresh food it is best to drive to Rethymno, where there is a big market.
Within 40 minutes drive, you can get to the north or south coast. The south is particularly beautiful.
I would recommend this house absolutely. After every trip, it felt like heaven to come home. My only word of caution concerns the two sets of vertiginous stairs. Small children might struggle (we eventually taught our two year old to bump down on his bottom) and so might those with wobbly knees.