Jason and Maria were absolutely incredible hosts! We were greeted amazingly, communication was always awesome and couldn't have been better.
The house itself is just splendind. Plenty of room for even a bigger family, very nice and charming yard and located in the quiet village of Smari.
The Wi-Fi at the house was perfect for our needs. There's no AC, but it's quite bearable inside the house, especially during the night. During the hottest days it can get a bit warm inside, but the beach is quite near, so you can always go there for a refreshing swim.
At night the yard is just incredible, and we had many a nights spent there eating dinner and enjoying the nice weather and beautiful garden.
The location itself is a perfect spot for exploring both the north and the south of the island, located relatively near to Heraklion. The nearest beach is around a 15 minute drive. You can explore the north coast, go to Agios Nikolaos, Rethymno or even Chania.
You can also venture south and explore the rugged and wild beaches of Crete. Bear in mind it's atleast a couple hours drive to get there, even to the nearest beaches on the south shore.
All in all, if you want to experience the typical Cretan lifestyle, the house is a perfect place for that.
Jason and Maria were incredible hosts and we're looking forward to seeing them again next summer!