It takes about 2.5 hours to get from the airport of Heraklion to the peaceful village of Rokka. Mariana and Nikos welcomed us warmly at the entrance of their house as if we were family coming to visit after a long time apart.
Soon after the greetings, we turned to our cozy (and clean) accommodation with a view over the village and nearby mountains, which was supplied with all the necessities we needed to spend our time in comfort. This included a delicious homemade orange cake made by Mariana and Red wine and Raki.
The village itself is very peaceful and a great hub for exploration of the mountain area and the south, south-western and north-western coastlines. Two great family-run Taverns are within 10 minutes by car.
We will definitely recommend this Airbnb for those who are seeking a peaceful location in the mountains of western Crete and want to experience a more authentic part of the island.