Maria's loft is a wonderful place to spend holidays.
It's really cozy, comfortable, has all the modern amenities one can need while at the same time having its own soul. It's at walking distance of the town center (5 minutes walk) where there is a bus to other cities, and a 10 minutes walk from the beach.
The loft is on the top floor of the family house, which makes it feel all the more authentic and lived-in. The two terraces are a great place to enjoy breakfasts or meals.
Maria was a super welcoming host; she made us feel really comfortable while also being discreet and unintrusive. She had prepared some very nice cake and salad for the night of our arrival, which was very sweet.
In summary, if all Airbnb hosts were like Maria (and her friend Katerina), the world would be a better place!
Side note, yes some dogs around the village are barking at random times, which personally did not bother us at all. It's a bit like saying that you can hear cars in a city... Kissamos has managed to remain a relatively authentic Cretan village, and fortunately people haven't gotten rid of their guard dogs for the sake of tourists.