I have stayed at many ABNB places and most of them have been far from what I expected this time I hit the jackpot - let's start with the number of guests - 2 couples with 2 kids each (12+7 and 7+4), we stayed for 23 days and had rental cars for traveling. you can rent many places in Crete that are on the beach with a view but if you are looking to enjoy the real Crete you should stay at this place - the house is located in a village 20min drive from Chania (the 2nd large City in Crete) - since we stayed and cooked at home we bought all our needs at the local village - supermarket, fish store, the bakery is 2min drive from the house and full with local stuff like mizithra and graviera, the fruit and vegetables are also from all around and they are amazing.
The House is set in the middle of an Avocado field and nothing else so it's very quiet, what you see in the pictures are close to reality but the reality is better, the house can host more than 2 families - there is enough space not to bump into each other, basement for the kids to play and sleep there, ground floor with large leaving the room and well-equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 toilet, 1 large bathroom, and 1 master bedroom, in the upper floor is the master bedroom with a balcony
The swimming pool is great and big enough, we asked to heat the water (at extra cost),the space outside is the size of a football court, so don't worry about the space you have plenty.
The Host - Georgious is the best I ever met he is the one that will solve all your problems, needs, and requests - he is available 24/7 and if something is missing or need to be fixed it will be solved immediately, you need recommendation where to eat, buy food, anything he will give you the details, just ask.
Stelios the homeowner is amazing, he is around almost every day taking care of his fields and part of it is taking care of his property, you will have twice a week the pool cleaner and every 5 days the housekeeper, the gardener will show up when he needs to cut off the grass (but everything is scheduled upfront in order not to bother the guests.
1.30min Drive to Ealfonisi - 1hr to Falasnara - 40min to loutrki beach
I will be back for sure next year probably for a month - this place is the best I have ever rented from ABNB and it's not only because of the property it's the homeowner, it's Georgios and the village all together made it a perfect vacation for all of us.
waiting to get back to this place so please if you decide to rent it take care of it like it's your own home.