We had a great vacation staying at Dimitris' house. It's in a small and quiet village with friendly people, and is ideally located for exploring the area. Dimitris and his wife weren't there, but we got a warm welcome from his 92 year old mother in law and some of the neighbors. We couldn't pass by her door without getting some fruit or other food.
And if you go to the beach, we recommend Komos instead of the better-known Matala :-)