VanGos's home is incredibly beautiful. We loved staying there so much. It is even more beautiful than the photos. The house is situated in a tiny little town where the main attraction is a fantastic family-run Cretan taverna called Goules. We happened upon some British ex-pats eating there our first night and learned that it is one of "the" tavernas to go to in Crete. The food is fantastic and it is a 1-2 minute walk from VanGos's front door.
The house is absolutely incredible. The indoor grotto pool has a little gurgling fountain, so you hear the calming sound of running water (should you choose) throughout the day. All the spaces are beautiful, and the house is overall so peaceful. VanGos has a wonderfully equipped kitchen, which is at your disposal, and he is incredibly kind and provides basic fresh food items for his guests upon arrival (eggs, milk, yogurt, fruit, and vegetables). He also stocks herbs, spices, olive oil, coffee, tea etc in the cupboards. He has a wonderful vegetable garden in the back which also includes several fruit trees. We visited in September so were at the end of the growing season, but the trees were laden with ripe figs, pomegranates, and pears. It is truly a little paradise. We feel so incredibly privileged that VanGos opened his home to us during our stay. If you get the chance to stay in this incredible home, do not hesitate!
VanGos is a wonderful host. He greeted us upon arrival and was always available should we need recommendations on what to do or should we have had any general questions. He checked in with the taverna owner ahead of our arrival (which was quite late) to let him know we'd be coming and in search of dinner. He has thought of so many little details to help make his guests feel at home and provided for. I wish we could have stayed longer and hope, someday to be able to return!