My wife and I, with our two kids (11 and 9) had a fantastic 6 days. We wanted a quieter stay with access to the great beaches on the west of Crete, which is just what we got. We felt like we had a private beach and an (almost) private pool in a quiet spot where we could hear the sea. Walking distance to a few great tavernas. Not fancy, but everything we wanted. When we were tired of tavernas we grilled in the yard or ate sandwiches on the beach.
Despina and her family were amazing. We had a few logistical issues and our arrival time kept getting pushed back. They stayed up to greet us at midnight, and helped arrange for our luggage delivery two days later. They really went above and beyond.
We had a car, which is probably recommended.