A beautiful house with an amazing view, just like in the photos. Quick drive to Sfakia; 4-5 minute drive to a lovely little local beach w/ almost no one there (which we much preferred to the more popular beaches to the west). Kitchen is very well equipped: we cooked at home almost every night, to enjoy eating on the patio at sunset. Local groceries are limited but so inexpensive; there's a butcher in Sfakia (right next to the post office)--no sign, and looks like mostly wholesale, but we got meat from him several times (amazing pork chops for grill).
Alexandra is a very attentive host, and responded quickly to all our small concerns. Highly recommend!