This place is everything the other reviewers have mentioned. It's peaceful and charming. The pool created a space that the guests could hang out and talk together. One of the mornings, kids from Greece, Norway and the US were playing together in the pool, while the parents sat and chatted.
Upon arrival we got some fabulous suggestions that kept our days full. It's definitely on the calmer part of the island. During our time on Crete, we stayed at two other parts of the island. Our family unanimously agreed that we liked this side of the island the best. It seemed less touristy and more authentic--the kind of Crete we were looking for. But to be clear, to find the best parts of Crete and to stay here, you really need a rental car.