If you're in Crete, you must stop by Giorgo's place and spend a few nights there. It is spectacular. Not only the interior of the house and the gardens, the view from the windows but also the neighboring region and the village itself (Livadia). The place is beautifully and cleverly designed. The mix of stone and wood generates a mystical aura - I was particularly awed by the staircase and by the wooden structure of the roof. There is a huge glass door/window that faces the sea (you can see the sunset from the living room or the balcony), which is also visible from the extra confortable bed in the second floor. By night, the sky is also marvelous - given how little light pollution there is, we were able to see many shooting stars! The gardens of the villa are large, with colorful peacocks wandering around the domain, and an enclosed area with many other animals (rabbits, geese, chicken, turkeys). You are 15-20 minutes away by car from Elafonisi -- don't take the road passing by Amigdalokefali that google maps might suggest, you must pass by Ubini beach instead -- ask Giorgo's for directions, he gladly told us how to go there. Also, don't miss out on the local Livadia tavern (Gialites), the food there is REALLY GOOD. Giorgos and his wife were very welcoming, and made us feel at home in this magical place.