Susan's villa is a magical place and we were welcomed by Christine with excellent suggestions and preparations to ensure that our stay was stress-free and truly first class! We had some wonderful trips (white village of Kritsa, boat trip to Spinalonga, Minoan sites such as Knossos, Malia) but more than anything we loved sitting on the terrace and watching the boats go by... the children snorkeled in the sea below and were thrilled to see the sea urchins, crabs and fish... the pristine white pool is heavenly; a few minutes walk along the boardwalk is the Ostria seafood restaurant and a charming organic wine/oilive oil boutique. The house in Plaka was definitely the highlight of our holiday and even amateur photographers like us couldn't help taking perfect pictures! It's definitely worth getting up early to see the crimsons and blues of sunrise as the sun rises out of the sea! So many colours... and the sounds of the waves and the wind was delightful. This is a house to delight the senses and continues to fill your dreams long after you return to the reality of busy life.