If you want to explore east of Crete, I think you cannot do better. After a long day trip to Vai, Zakros, Gorges of Pervolakia, Rouvas or Kritsa and a visit of Iraklion you enjoy the view over the huge terrace in the evening.
This is a rural area so barking dogs at night or cock shouts in the morning should not both you.
If you are used to shower every day it will be a challenge but it’s doable.
Manolis responses are very fast. So whenever you have a problem he’s able to help and fix it.