Our family of four had a fantastic time at the house. It was amazing to be directly on the beach and the house had tons of room. You definitely need a car to explore Crete, and this was a great home base to visit all the beaches, hikes and historical sites. We definitely enjoyed creating our own itinerary instead of going on the big bus tours. There are several small markets close where we were able to buy all the food we needed and the small beach bar near the house was perfect for us. The beach is a bit rocky but is great for snorkeling. We had some great dinners in Chania which is a short drive away. Giannis was a great host - greeting us personally when we arrived and again when we left. We can’t wait to visit again soon!