I would highly recommend staying at Katerina’s Place - it is in an amazing location if wanting to explore the west coast. It is 15 min drive to Elafonisi lagoon and an hour to Balos beach along a very beautiful, scenic road. The house is styled beautifully with a rustic feeling that it is still modern and Katerina was very hospitable. They also own a wonderful restaurant called taverna Stomio where you can try authentic Cretan food and we experience much generosity here. She was very responsive on Airbnb and even met us at our very late check into guide us up the long driveway. The area is incredibly scenic with mountain and valley views, often with mountain goats roaming around nearby. Would definitely stay here again on the next visit to Crete!