We stayed for two weeks at Stefania's place and it was a great experience.
We had no trouble finding the place and were welcomed by Stefanias mother Sophia. Not only did we have fresh aggs in the fridge, but also a freshly baked cake on the table and Sophia even served us a home cooked meal.
The place itself is really wonderfull and away from the normal tourist places. With a car you are at the beach in a couple of minutes and also have a great base to explore cretes western coastlines and hinterlands.
The terrace is a great value because it is very spacious. The rooms where very clean and tidy. There where even beach towls in the closet.
The kitchen/livingroom was also great. There where more than enough kitchen utensils to cook ourselfs.
Sophia also was so kind to show us their farm animals (goats, chicken, turkey and ducklings) which you should not miss if you visit.
You definitely should rent a car to travel around so you don't have to rely on the public buses.
Stefania and her family really are Superhosts!