Doris is a very kind, considered and lovely person. She lives in the village and is always available to help you. She gave us good recommendations about nearby vineyards and restaurants and we had a very nice chat with her. We didn't meet Maria in person, but we could tell she's a very generous person for letting guests to use her personal cozy cottage / holiday home, while she lives in Chania. House have many little nice decorative details, which makes it feel like home. We were welcomed with a very generous welcome package. Having a breakfast coffee in the front yard with a beautiful mountain view is like living in a postcard . You have your own privacy. The narrow alley to the property is a dead end with only one farmer living at the end of the alley. They are nice people too. Good location for exploring Southern Eastern part of the island, which still has traditional Cretan glamour compared to busy northern beach towns.