The location is great and the view is to die for! We found the location within easy access to evening meals in Agia Pelegia for example. It was about 2 hours from Chania but doable for a day trip. It is also within less than 30 minutes from Knossos, and Irakleio's museums. The southern beaches are about 1.5 hours away via a lovely drive up and over the mountains. We would highly recommend a night or two eating at Taverna Edem in Agia Pelegia. Theodore was a great host. He had flowers on the table and his Mom shared with us baked goods and some of her homemade preserves (which those of us with a sweet tooth really loved for breakfast). His mom invited us for dinner the last night and we had a fantastic send off with great conservation and food. She is a great cook. The experience there has made it even more evident that we would return. One caution is that if you like warm showers and early morning hours make sure to tell Theordore so he can turn the boiler on earlier than normal - otherwise you will have a cold shower (and I mean cold).