The house itself is very beautiful and comfortable. The beds are clean, with clean sheets and towels, all white. All is provided for convenience and comfort (extra blankets, storage space, reading lamps). Arriving very late at night we were surprised they had waited for us and had provided us with food, drink, soap, shampoo - so we can quickly eat and go to bed. Their mother had sent us a tray of fresh, hot boureki (mmmmm!). They are so wonderfully generous that you feel like family they're welcoming back! The outside has a large, comfortable terrace off the kitchen where we spent many a late night grilling, eating, and listening to the waves and to the cycades. Quiet, romantic, and truly perfect. A green lawn separates the house from a resort where one can pay 10 euros to reserve a tennis court, rackets and balls for one hour - very friendly staff, good courts, recommended. The property is in Rapaniana, a small group of houses between Tavronitis and Kolymbari, with a public bus station right there - easy access to anywhere using the excellent Cretan KTel bus system. We had a rented car this time as there is parking at the house. Due to its seclusion, the house has quiet, peaceful surroundings providing a restful sleep and lots of privacy. It is only a few bus stops away from Agia Marina, if night life and loud surroundings are what the traveller really pines for. The closest food store is also the best in the area - A&B - within a walkable range. On Saturdays, one may choose to shop for fresh ingredients at the Agora in Chania. I'm not aware of other farmers' markets in the area, maybe Giorgos could compile a list so we know where to find fresh sardines, meats, and a larger choice of olives. Inside the house there is a washer, dishwasher, oven, stove - all new and provided with detergent (it's a nice gesture to replenish before leaving, although the host is not asking - these detergents are expensive in Europe). It would be useful if Giorgos would leave some short instructions in English for the washer. We can read a bit of Greek, luckily. The stove has touch controls. Upstairs, there are balconies off of all rooms. On one of them there is a clothes drier and clothes pins - most European homes to not own an appliance for drying clothes. There is plenty of A/C if you choose to stay home by day when it gets hot. By night, we preferred to open the doors and windows and let the breeze in. There are roll-out screens for mosquitoes and bugs, but be careful since such screens are relatively fragile - handle them gently. There is WiFi at the house and we managed to even work from there - most convenient. The living room is ample and nicely decorated. I liked the sitting area most. Also, on arrival and departure it is nice to...