The location of Ioannis’s villa is unbelievable - this is a proper rural location with the tinkling of sheep bells from the valley floor below the villa and the simply awesome mountain backdrop above. And those views are from the dining table, from the pool (which is top class), even from the outdoor shower. Mesmerising and it never tires.
We were a family of 4 (two kids of 4 and 6) and the villa worked well for us, but it is traditional however and the layout is quirky - lots of levels (and steep stairs) and interconnecting rooms. Kids need to be careful, but ours loved it.
This is a rustic experience - if you want pampered luxury, this isn’t for you. If you want a comfortable, relaxing, memorable, Cretan experience with a view, and a beautiful pool scene, then it is.