It would be very easy to spend a week in Crete at one of the resorts, or hotels, or other options in one of the larger towns / cities. That would be a great shame. Because this location is not only beautiful, clean, and exactly as described (plus some delightful extras, for example the owners' "loaner" cat whom can either be ignored or welcomed by guests), but it also offers an incredibly vibrant contrast to the more tourist-heavy areas of the island. All of Crete is spectacular, but staying here offered us the chance to see a very different and equally authentic version of Crete. In the mountains, among the hill towns, surrounded by evergreens, olive groves, goats, sheep, and the most fantastic mountain roads you'll likely see without having to use a 4-wheel drive, the house is cool, quiet, and calm. The interior is stone and tile, with exposed wooden beams, all beautifully crafted (restored) by the owner. The house, grounds, and furnishings (including cutlery and china) are meticulously maintained. Our flight was delayed and our rental car held late at the Chania airport, so one of the family stayed up late to meet us at the house at 9:30 pm, texting us to make sure we were ok. The hosts left us food to get us started on our week, and enough coffee supplies to last for almost the entire week (it would be more than enough for the average family to get through a week). The WiFi worked wonderfully well -- better than our Airbnb apartment in the middle of Athens -- and there were large TVs (we didn't use them) and plenty of other entertainment options. Everything was exactly as described and couldn't have been lovelier. Even our three boys, all in their 20s (or almost in their 20s), loved it. What a fantastic experience; Airbnb at its best.