We had a lovely stay in this big house with great views all around. There is a dog, cats and chickens on the property and the owners are sometimes present to take care of the animals and charge their electric car. However, they will always respect your privacy. When you have a question or when there is a problem, Fotini is always quick to answer and help you out. There is a new road up to the house, the first time you will be taken from the village as otherwise it might be a bit difficult to find the house. Please know the road is steep in the beginning and you need to be comfortable driving steep/narrow roads. The house itself has 3 bathrooms (one of which is an en-suite (with dressing room)), and all include a shower(bath) and toilet. All rooms are big. Airco is only in the living room below, but there are fans throughout the house. Please be aware of ants in the kitchen. The location is great with the views, the drive to the beach is doable, there are nice beaches in the vicinity of Heraklion (my youngstes son loves airplanes, so we went to Karteros and Arena beach to watch them arrive). I would also recommend Potamos Beach (no planes ;)), even in August always beds/parasols available, clean, no buildings in sight, shower, toilets, foodtruck and great waves. Aliki beach was also a great find during high season off the beaten track. I would also recommend Cretaquarium and the ancient city of Lato near Kritsa (we thought it nicer than Knossos).