If you are going to Crete and want a low key relaxing holiday I would definitely recommend Valias villa in Plakias. It is very close to shops, restaurants/cafés and the beach! The town is family oriented and not too busy like the other parts of Crete. I definitely preferred staying in Plakias and just visiting the other places for a day. The villa is as you see it in the pictures, the views from the villa are spectacular especially during sunrise and sunset. Michalis and his mum were lovely we got some sweet and savoury treats from his mum which were delicious! It really felt like home. The only thing I would say is I would recommend you hire a car especially if you struggle climbing up a slope.