Stunning views! I wanted to get the "horio" (village) experience, and this lovely home delivered. We received an amazing Cretan welcome including, beers, water, homemade buiscuits, muffins, sandwiches, fresh fruit, enough produce to make a Greek salad, and recommendations of what to see and do. The home is very clean and rustic. Fully equipped kitchen. I used the washing machine and it worked perfectly. At night you can literally see every star in the sky!!! A real treat for a city dweller like myself. The sounds of dogs, goats, sheep, cows, cats, cekadas, and various unrecognizable animals fill your senses. Incredible mountain winds keep the home cool as a cucumber during the hot summer, keep in mind that these winds are strong and sound very loud. I think it goes without saying that you need a car to stay here. Parking right out front of the house. These roads are steep and narrow at points. If you plan on staying out late, the drive back is very dark combined with the winding roads makes it difficult for a driver not used to those conditions. The local villagers are super friendly. Although the home seems remote, driving into Iraklion or to Knossos is half an hour and many points of interest are easy to get to.