We stayed in Maria's apartment for a week and we had a fantastic time. Maria is a great host who left nothing to be desired. When we arrived, groceries and small gifts were already waiting for us. She even provided toys for our 1.5 year old daughter. Kolymvari is a very pretty little village where everything important is within walking distance. If you want to visit other beaches and places, you should explore the island by car. The beach in Kolymvari is very stony, but you can also relax there wonderfully. We will definitely come back again when we are in Crete again.