Tanja’s house is a perfect choice if you are in the Gerani area. When we arrived it was like walking into a fantasy; an old beautiful home with lanterns scattered about, Greek pastries, fresh orange juice, friendly cat and dog to greet us. It felt like heaven. The setting could t be more perfect. Most of the beaches you will want to see on the west side of Crete are no more than 1.5 hours which makes it a perfect home base. Gerani is a lovely small village and feels a bit more quaint and serene than nearby platanias. You will have to drive or take a cab into have dinner at night since the roads feel a bit too dark and there is no sidewalk, but that is a small price to pay when you are staying in paradise! We will definitely be back!