The Falassarna house is simply beautiful. The house is very well equipped and clean. We ate out every night (don't expect a big stove in the house, you cannot make a 4 course dinner ;), but there are more than enough pots&pans). One of the best and nicest restaurants/taverna's (with a great view) where we have eaten during the week is right behind the house; really conveniant!
And the garden is so very near the sea! It is lovely for relaxing and sunbathing while looking at the water. In the surrounding area near the house are nice sandy beaches and also some more rocky shores. Also perfect for children.
We rented a car and drove all over West-Crete: to the north-west near Gramvousa, through the orange and olive groves, to the south to Elafonissi (such a nice coastal road to the south!!). You shouldn't miss those places!
Our stay was in the 2nd/3rd week of April. The season had not yet started, so it was very peaceful. Most taverna's where closed though. But the nature is at its best, without sunbeds and crowds. And so very green and full of flowers, amazing. The seawater temperature was a bit cold of course, but just go for it (the local people swim the whole year they say)!
Thanks for the great stay!