We had a great stay at Villa Myrtia! The villa itself and the outside area were really nice and spacious, with a great view to the sea and the sunrise in the morning. We really enjoyed the whirlpool during the colder evenings in October, but on most days it was still warm enough to use the pool during the day. Everything was clean, the staff also tidied up several times during our stay. The nearby village was only 5 minutes away on foot and has everything you need - a supermarket, a bakery, a bus stop and a great restaurant, which serves high-quality homemade cretan comfort food.
Gerani is the perfect location to start exploring the area, either by car or by bus. The cities of Rethymno and Chania are easy to reach and there are also several nice beaches and gorges nearby.
We would definitely come back!