Maria's House is possibly the best place one could think of when going to Crete. The house is just isolated enough to have privacy, only 15 minutes drive from Ierapetra for grocery shopping or market and about 10 minutes drive from Mirtos for the lovely restaurants on the beach. The beach near the house is lovely and beautiful and the house as comfortable as it looks on the pictures.
As other travelers have mentioned already, the best asset is neither the perfect beach nor the house but the hosts. Maria's parents, Nikos and Eva are the most hospitable and kind people you could ever meet. We had the most wonderful holidays in this peaceful haven and Nikos and Eva sure played a great part in having us feeling welcomed and comfortable. Can't wait to have the opportunity to go back there one day.