If you are looking to stay in a traditional Cretan village away from the tourists, this is the perfect place to stay! The property is located in a quiet village and the views from the balcony are superb. The rooms are spacious, stylishly decorated and the kitchen is well equipped. The host's family are incredibly welcoming and shared delicious homemade food with us. Sougia is a lovely, small seaside town, with many amenities and is only a 25 minute drive away. You can pick up the local bus for the Samaria Gorge, outside the church in Kambanos at 7:15 am. This takes you to Xyloskalo, where you can buy tickets and begin the Samaria Gorge hike to Agia Roumeli. You can return via the ferry to Sougia and buy a ticket for the bus back to Kambanos. We really enjoyed this full day excursion! You can also easily access other lovely places such as Paleochora and Omalos. We would agree with previous reviews regarding the access road, but it was easy enough to park near the church and walk a few minutes to the property, and it is definitely worth it for the amazing views!