This was the perfect place to use as a base for exploring the western region of Crete. We rented a car and did a couple day trips from the home. It was easy to get to Elafonissi beach, the botanical gardens, and other nearby towns.
Stamatis was a wonderful, helpful, and thoughtful host! He was picking oranges for us to make juice when we arrived; had a bottle of wine; and brought tea for us he picked himself. He had excellent recommendations for everything we wanted to do and see. He was close by and readily available via WhatsApp to answer questions we had.
The home itself was lovely! Our favorite part was the outdoor patio with stunning views - we spent both our evenings there enjoying card games, wine, and picturesque views!