I was a bit skeptical that the home might not be as beautiful in person as it was in pictures, but it was exactly as advertised and more. Maria's parents welcomed us to their home with fresh baked goods and vegetables from the garden (on property) and a traditional shot of Raki! It was so helpful to have someone to walk us through the house and give us detailed instructions on how everything worked.
The place was immaculate and looked just like a showroom model, but with thoughtful, warm, personal touches throughout.
The location was close enough to the beach that we could enjoy a day in the water within 10 minutes. However, we were able to explore many beaches on Crete ranging from 10 mins to an hour and a half away.
I would highly recommend staying at "Elia's House". If I have the opportunity to return to Crete someday I would definitely stay here again.