Maria house in Agia Pelagia is situated up a short hill from the beach giving it spectacular views from 2 different balconies. We really enjoyed seeing the sunrise over the sea lighting up the beautiful harbour and meals on the large lower veranda in the evening. The house is of an older, attractive style with wooden shutters and excellent air-conditioning. It is only two minutes walk to the seafront with all amenities, many restaurants and water sports. Although it takes a bit of finding, you can walk via the inland streets to further attractive beaches and coves in 20 mins on both sides of the village. It is around 40mins by car from Heraklion and the airport. The route down to the house from the main road is very steep....but this is not uncommon in Crete.