This is a great periphery and very private, set back from the road but still views out to the sea. What makes this a gem of a holiday house is the location. Panormas is a gorgeous little village set in a little fishing town. There are plenty of good value (and traditional Greek) options and all child friendly! Make sure you spend some time in the village, the people here are so friendly! There are a few little supermarkets, a butcher and a great bakery within 5 mins walk of the house. The local beach is a little disappointing. We found by hopping in the car and driving west we were able to find some nicer beaches. We also traveller to elafonissi (2.5 hrs!!!), preveli (1 hr but forget about it with kids!) and a few others. There are so many beautiful places within an hours drive, make sure you make a trip to Chania and Rethymno, both not too far but still a good drive (1-1.5hr). The drive from Heraklion was 1 hr. The house itself is great and suits 2 families. We both had young families and in hindsight this property was probably not ideal given how young our children were. The pool area and all the stairs was quite stressful with the ages (18mo-4yrs) of our children but the owner did install a stair gate for us to use. The kitchen and communal areas were so big and had everything we needed! The regular servicing of the house was also great and the place is absolutely spotless. The owner lives in the village and was very attentive when we needed them (we locked ourselves out). We were welcomed warmly on arrival with a full brief of the property and surroundings. We also found Carparks not far from the house to park our hire cars. One of the few negatives for us was that the beds are REALLY hard in each of the rooms which made it difficult for a comfy night sleep. A topper on the beds would make a world of difference. We tried all the beds and they were all the same! Our toddlers were welcomed with lovely ports cots and linen so they were well catered for. High chairs were also made available. Overall we loved the experience in this traditional Crete house in a lovely quiet village. Big thanks to the hosts for helping us plan and enjoy our stay!