We had a great holiday in Villa Aptera. Mihalis was an exceptional host, very attentive to our needs, welcoming and always available. We flew in Chania at night and he was there to meet us and patiently waited for us while we were solving the issue with our car. He also bought us food, water, delicious honey and welcomed us with a full basket of oranges at the house, we didn't have to worry about the breakfast for the next day. It was very nice of him to do that for us. The house was great. Beautiful, very comfortable, clean, well equipped with a very functional kitchen with everything you need if you want to cook, a nice bathroom and beautiful rooms. Everything was nicer and more beautiful than on the pictures. The airconditionning works well and there are even some toys for the kids to play, books and guides to Crete. The patio was also great, with a superb view on the mountains. It had a perfect location for us, not far from different beaches but a little apart, quiet and separated from the tourists crowds. There is a little shop nearby and some bigger supermarkets close by, but you would need a car to be able to move around. Mihalis gave us very useful sightseeing tips and great recommendations for restaurants - you can rely on anything he recommends (don't miss the Aptera taverna, great food and very friendly staff). We strongly recommend Villa Aptera, it's perfect for a family holiday for people who enjoy nature and prefer something genuine to hotels crowded with tourists. We would definitely go back there if we get a chance in the future.