We had an amazing time staying at The Arch House. It is a perfect, rustic rural retreat, set in the small sleepy town of Zakros. It has been restored with care, affection for it's heritage and attention to detail and we absolutely loved it. The house itself is a cool paradise when it's hot and outside space with the shady pergola is just the place to while away the afternoon.
Eleni and Harry are the best hosts you could wish for. They are full of information about the area and kindly left milk, eggs, juice and water in the fridge, and there are cereal and pulses too to get you started. Miini-markets are within walking distance for pretty well everything you need apart from fresh meat and fish (it's all frozen). Restaurants in Kato Zakros and Xeroncampos are in easy reach by car, the hospitality is amazing and the food is very good value.
If you want a taste of the real Crete, away from the touristy areas, then The Arch House is the place to go.