If you are looking for a piece of tranquility with easy access to Heraklion and the surrounding area, look no further. Located in the charming village of Archanes, Maria’s villas are as amazing as the pictures lead you to believe. Don’t be worried when you arrive and it looks like you must be in the wrong place - this is truly a hidden gem. We rented a car and had no trouble. If you use gps to get you to Martyron 62 and then follow Maria’s directions to the parking(4th right immediately on the corner) you’ll be fine. We were able to visit the city and surrounding areas with ease. In Archanes there are great restaurants in walking distance. Trust Maria’s recommendations and advice - she knows her home and is more than happy to share her knowledge. We certainly were not disappointed. When we find ourselves in Crete again we will be back at Maria’s 😊