Maria's villa is an amazing and unique place to stay. It feels very remote and secluded but has all the comforts of home, plus it is actually only minutes away from Elafonissi, possibly the best beach in Greece. Maybe our favorite aspect of the villa was the expansive roof deck with breathtaking views of the mountains, sea, and monastery. The rooms each have large beds so this would be an ideal lodging for a group of couples. Finally, Maria was very hospitable and understanding when we were several hours late arriving from Heraklion due to overestimating my ability to navigate the mountain road in a timely fashion. Overall we highly recommend Maria's villa to anyone visiting Elafonissi, or western Crete generally.