We had a fabulous time staying at Roula's house. The scenery and the setting is breathtaking. The beaches we went to (Sougiya, Elafonissi, Paleohora and Falassarna) were perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Although the temperature every day was above 30C, at the house in the mountains or at the beach we were comfortable. The house also has airconditioning, which was very conducive to a good sleep. Roula was always easy to contact and full of helpful suggestions. The house had everything we needed and was immaculate. The only thing to keep in mind is that Zourva is a secluded village so you have to be prepared to drive quite a lot (1.5-2hrs to the beach) but the views along the way of the mountain ranges were worth it. I would also recommend doing a big shop in Chania when you arrive because there is no shop in Zourva and the markets in the nearer villages are quite small and can be a bit tricky to find. The Greeks we met were very friendly (especially to children) and helpful; we never felt as though we were being given the 'tourist treatment'. Our children (aged 9 and 3) had the time of their lives.