This is an amazing AirBnB.
The house itself is very classic, much older and more interesting than I realized from the pictures. Everything is nicely finished and comfortable, with an old world charm and elegance.
The pool is bigger than I realized. The pool itself is almost an infinity pool, with spectacular views of the valley below. It is as if you're in the middle of this little town, but with total privacy. The outdoor seating is shaded and attractive, and th pool just divine.
We loved the village. It has a nice combination of being an old-world, lived in place (kids playing soccer, lots of older men at the little bar downtown playing games, chickens), and several really good restaurants frequented by ex-pats with houses in the sourrounding valleys. There's a good bakery for bread and several little stores. Charming and easy.
It's only 10 minutes from a busy little beach town, so easy to combine beach and pool/mountains.
We were very comfortable with three children, but we did prompt a neighbor to ask us to be quit. Shame on us, as Sabine had underscored the importance of siesta and the house is in the village. Do take care if you have noisy young kids. But we were able to adjust, and the kids were so happy with the pool, toys, indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
Mosquitos are horrible! But this is everywhere in Crete.
Again, we felt incredible lucky to stay at this airbnb and had a wonderful time. It's setting is amazing, the pool great and the house really classy and comfortable. Sabine is communicative and helpful from afar. Thank you!