We (a couple) have stayed at Villa Taos in the first week of January, and we had a wonderful time. Giorgos and his wife were great hosts, and were always availble in case of any needs or questions. The region surrounding Villa Taos is quite secluded, and access to mini markets and gasoline stations is limited. The coastline is simply spectacular, and there are plenty of secluded beaches and hiking possibilities in the nearby mountains. As we were there in winter, it was especially quiet. Even the otherwise crowded Elafonisi Beach was devoid of people and umbrellas :-). A sight to behold! Villa Taos is also equipped for cold and romantic winter nights with an oven and an electrical heating. Warm water can be tricky, so take your shower during sunny days (or ask Giorgos to switch on the electrical water heating). We also got a lot of nice animal visitors, including dogs, cats and peacocks. And the house looks even better in real than on the pictures. A piece of art, and very comfortable and cozy for spending the longer (and colder) winter nights inside. We simply had a great time at Villa Taos and this part of Crete. I would definitely recommend to visit also during winter time, especially if you don't mind the closed taverns :-).