Wow! To begin, the location is absolutely perfect! Situated just above the city, we really didn’t need the car to go to dinner or the local beach; it was such a short walk straight down to the city center and boardwalk. The neighborhood was very quiet and the view was absolutely spectacular! You truly get the sense of splendid isolation as you look across this hidden valley and the beautiful protected bay! It truly inspires a feeling of solitude! The loft sits high above the sprawling village with spectacular views of the port and its bustling ferry traffic as well as the amazing terraced olive orchards rising into the mountains above. The loft itself was immaculately clean and airy. Johanna welcomed us with delicious local sweets and made us feel immediately welcome. A common door opens to the staircase to the loft ensuring access regardless of when you come or go, so there’s no concern with waking others in the building. The master bedroom was romantically decorated with the bathroom adjacent clean and convenient. The kitchen has everything required to cook or prepare your morning breakfast. The common living room has sliding windows with amazing vistas on three sides, flat screen tv if you choose, and access to the amazing tiled patio for sunbathing or enjoying the amazing view below. WiFi was more than adequate, and hot water was never an issue. Johanna’s Loft is an awesome base location to explore all of Western Crete, with the beaches of Falarsana just 10 kilometers over the ridge, and the Balos and Gramvousa daily ferries only a kilometer below. There is a supermarket at the end of the street, just a 2 minute drive, and numerous bakeries, souvlazitikos, and mini marts all within a five minute radius. Highly recommended!!