✓	This house is located in the middle of a village with an authentic Crete traditional atmosphere yet still super close to Rethymno (the 2nd largest and after Chania imho the 2nd prettiest city in Crete located just 10’-12‘ drive away; renting a car is preferrable). Rethymno is the Crete’s focal point when it comes to reaching the island’s most important areas the fastest! The architecture of the stone house itself is quite impressive - on one hand we felt like we d lived in our own small little castle in the middle of the happening; and on the other hand we woke up to the sounds of the village animals (dogs & birds).. We also appreciated the „small“ design features such as the well equipped kitchen, the large flat TV incl. Netflix account, the super comfy beds/sofas/seats, the fast WLAN as well as the lightening options (both outside/inside) a lot! You ll find some other details incl. art, just look around! The yard with its colorful flowers and a beautiful stone fence - has provided us with an amazing, secluded feeling we were looking for. Mark, the host, is a relaxed, well traveled family guy/expat renting out also other properties (we will check them out next time;). Expect a fast communication as well as a special care of your quests (we have got the BBQ grill almost immediately after asking for it). I recommend to take some pictures of the street in front of the entrance door (for its beautiful colorful plants in a traditional Greek setting - so postable) as well as to spend an evening in the local taverna which is located just a few steps away (the taste of their house wine and the fresh food is <3). If they bring you a vanilla ice cream and Raki on the house, then pour the Raki over the ice cream - its a wonderfully tasteful combination. If you need to do fast groceries, there is a local supermarket just a <1’ walking distance away (with a fairly impressive sortiment). Thanks a lot for all of this Mark! PS: this was our 4th location in Crete and one rule which applies to all: make sure you have a Mosquito spray.