We arrived late at Melidoni X Village due to a plane delay but we were met very warmly by one of our hosts Georgios who offered to help with our bags and waved away any paperwork until the next day in favour of us settling in properly.
You definitely need a car to get here and there isn't too much in the way of local amenities but this doesn't really matter as the on site restaurant does some great food and our hosts offered to get any groceries that we required prior to our visit.
The villa was exactly as described and very well spec'ed out (it has a better needle and cotton set than I do at home!). The general finish is a good standard and the cleanliness was great.
Georgics showed us around and explained how everything worked in perfect detail.
The following day we met Marieke, our other host; who was charming and again offered above the expected level of attentive service. Throughout our stay both hosts would go out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable and that we enjoyed Crete to it's fullest (including ringing attractions to ensure opening times and providing maps and directions). Their recommendations to quiet beaches were a bonus for us that really helped.
My 2 children (8 & 5) instantly bonded with Marieke and indeed the whole family felt welcome and relaxed.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to visit Crete and happy to be 15 minutes drive from the 'madding crowds'.