Nefeli is in a class of her own as a host. In addition to the help and guidance before arrival, she sat down with me when I arrived and went over beach and hiking options. Nefeli is super knowledgeable about everything local and tailored her recommendations for my interests. Kandanos is a strategic location to explore Southwestern Crete from because of the topography. The place was spotless when I arrived. It is very comfortable and also well equipped if you plan to cook. Excellent value for the money. Nefeli always made sure I was comfortable and was available to communicate in real time for questions and to check in with her for hiking safety. My stay in Kandanos was definitely the high point of my trip and captured everything that is authentic about Crete.