AMAZING! We can’t say enough good things about this house. It is better than the photos from the listing! The location - in the tiny village of Rokka on the top of a mountain - is so peaceful and beautiful and the house itself offers almost a 360 view of the panorama. To be able to see the mountains and the sea from the terrace is very special.
As others have said, the quality of the accommodation is very high, but the setting is the breathtaking piece. Having several different terraces offer sunny places to sit for breakfast and dinner, and the sunsets are outrageous! Not to mention the stars at night.
Leftaris is an excellent host - extremely communicative and attentive. Like others he made time to meet us and greet us in person, providing lovely welcome snacks. We enjoyed his recommendations, and the two local tavernas - each less than 12 mins drive from the house - were two of the best restaurants we ate in all of Crete!
You will need a car, but then you are in easy reach of Balos (can recommend the 4x4 bus from Kissamos! Saves your car, you get there before the ferries and can enjoy the breathtaking walk down), Elafonnisi and Falasarna - our favourite. We also loved exploring the ancient village ruins beside the house, and the walk down to the gorge in the village. Perfect for a cloudy September day.
As a visitor tip - the kitchen is stocked with the basics but you would struggle to cook extensively - a bbq would be a great addition! Also useful to bring eye shades if you are used to a dark room for sleeping. The house is one single space so a little light gets in during the morning.
Overall this was one of the best accommodation experiences we have ever had, and we can’t wait to return! Book it now - you won’t regret it!