We spent truly amazing week in Manolis villa. The place and surroundings are beyond expectations. If you would like to see and experience real Crete (less commercial and tourist) you must go there.
Manolis is a wonderful host. He kindly left for us some fruits, snacks, coffee etc., what was very useful as we came very late at night. We also could enjoy his incredibly tasty home made wine in a huge barrel.
The locations is perfect to visit western part of the island: we have been to Balos and Elafonisi, Chania as well as closer Falassarna. We have eaten in a few restaurants and our absolutely top was Maracaibo Restaurant (it is worth to drive there 20 minutes for food and exceptional atmosphere).
Thank you for the great time and hope be back one day.