We had a fantastic time in Kaina in Crete and in particular, our stay at Dimitris' house. We were after a quiet retreat in the mountains and day's on some beautiful beaches. Dimitris' house delivered this on every level. We debated on staying very near the beach but were really pleased to get away from the busy beaches (which were v touristy) in the evening!
The house itself has spectacular views and we spent evenings eating on the terrace taking in the mountain views. It was so quiet that the star gazing was pretty spectacular. A busier town, Vamos is a couple of miles away and has butcher/bakery and good tavernas and bars if you fancy a night out. Kaina itself is a perfectly sleepy village in which to hide away. The beaches near Georgioupolis are a c. 10 mins drive away. We found the location the perfect mix of quiet evenings and beach days. Also, as its minutes from the main road from Chania, you could do day trips out exploring. We also found car rental v reasonable.
The house was perfect for our needs. 3 beds with AC in each. Fantastically clean with crisp white linen on each bed. Kitchen and bathrooms were new and functional. As an air bnb host myself, we have nothing but positive reviews of our stay. Dimitris met us at the airport and was a perfect host. His parents left Greek food treats throughout our stay and were fantastically charming.
This was one of our best holidays and we are going to recommend this accommodation to friends and family. Enjoy!