We were so glad we chose Marianna’s place to stay! It was a delight to live for a week in a small Cretan village and enjoy a local lifestyle. The courtyard is beautiful and a fantastic place to relax. The kitchen is really well stocked and includes full size stove but no microwave. There is a coffee machine and Marianna generously left local produce and drinks. Litsarda is so well placed for visiting local beaches (15 mins drive), Chania and Rethymno and the gorges south. Be sure to visit the local cafe, the incredibly well stocked English style store, and the Pizza restaurant - all amazing in such a small village. Be aware that roads are narrow and do not expect luxury bathrooms etc but do expect space, tranquility and great hospitality - this is genuine rural village living and has so much more to offer than a beachside resort.