Manolis is a spectacular host and the first friend you will make in Crete. He picked us up from our bus stop in the nearby town, made sure to check in every once in a while to see how we were doing, and even drove us all over town to print our boarding passes the day before we left. Vafes is a wonderfully relaxing and interesting village, and the perfect place to have a peaceful trip. If you rent a car, the rest of the island is easily accessible.
I can't recommend this residence enough!