We nearly didn't book this one because it doesn't have air con. It didn't need it. Elos is about 5 degrees cooler than Chania, far less humid and much more comfortable. The house itself is very solid.
Host, Yalini, (Katerina's Mum) was exceptional. By chance, we arrived the same day Yalini hosted an evening BBQ for her friends & neighbors and invited us as well. It was a privilege to be included in a bunch of friendly and welcoming Cretans and share their food under a walnut tree and star studded sky.
Sleep quality was excellent. Even with a group of 4 staying above us, we could not hear anything from them. This house is very quite save the occasional ring of church bells through the day..
The small village of Elos is about 5 minutes walk away with some very good restaurants and very friendly locals.
We departed Elos with a couple of small bottles of olive oil made with olives from Yilani's grove. I felt sad leaving this house