Manolis was a wonderful host. He was very accommodating and helpful in our stay. We originally booked just for a night, and chose to stay a second night. The house is tastefully renovated and situated high in the village with a beautiful view. The village is quiet and a wonderful place to relax. Occasionally there is one local housewife who opens up her veranda as a cafe, otherwise the neighboring villages of Latsida and Neapoli have more amenities. Manolis loves Crete very much and shared his passion through great recommendations on day trips and nature hikes. We hung out with him and his friend for hours over wine and raki, and he explained to us local custom and culture. I highly recommend staying with Manolis for anyone choosing to explore eastern Crete. He is conveniently situated near the highway and near the Lasithi plateau, and also near the central area around Heraklion. I will definitely be back.