What a find!! I would highly recommend Giannis's place. It has the love!!!
Communications was perfect. Location is perfect. There is a small supermarket really close and the beach with stunning restaurants is only 1.3km away. It's uphill when you walk back, but took only 18 minutes.
There are several beaches nearby. Lygaria beach is quieter with less people and is as beautiful as Agia Pelagia.
Near Heraklion but you'll need a car to get there. Only 20 minutes by car. Also very easy to explore the rest of Crete as it's nicely in the middle.
We stayed for eight days and Giannis left us so much fruit from their orchid that we could not finish everyting! Best oranges and pomegranets ever!
This is a very special place. Peaceful and beautiful. I would recommend it anytime!