Alexandra's house was an absolutely perfect base from which to explore Crete. The home itself is well located in a small, friendly village. It is a short drive to local beaches, high up on a hillside overlooking the sea on one side, and the still-snowy peaks on the other. The house itself looks just as it does in the pictures: beautiful, and well maintained. Alexandra was an ideal host - she welcomed us warmly, and brought raki, pastries her mom made, local cheeses and more. When a very small issue came up requiring maintenance, she made sure it was addressed the next day. She always responded quickly to any questions we had, and provided suggestions about the local area that were invaluable. I can't recommend the place highly enough.