Niolos Villa is absolutely amazing. My husband and our two boys, ages 1 and 4, stayed here for several weeks when we first arrived in Crete. The villa is comfortable and family-friendly. The views are unbeatable and the location superb. Sternes is a lovely small quiet village with friendly tavernas and mini markets. Marathi Beach, our absolute favorite, is a 5 minute drive. Stella, the owner, has decorated the villa beautifully and it is very well stocked. Stella is very responsive to any questions/concerns you may have and kindly left coffee and snacks for our check in. She is a most gracious host. Unfortunately we were not here in the warmer months, so we did not get to enjoy the lovely pool. You can't go wrong booking this villa for your stay in Crete.