Manolis's home was a fantastic home base for a Cretan adventure and truly restful vacation. We stayed for 14 days, and enjoyed every moment. I would not stay here unless you have a car. Istron is slightly off the beaten path, though still very close to everything you need. This was perfect for our purposes. We didn't want to be in the most packed tourist area, and there are two beaches walking distance (10 minutes) from the house that are gorgeous and less trafficked. For groceries, head to Agios Nikolaos (15 minutes by car). There is a grocery in Istron you can walk to, but it is pricey since it's the only one in the immediate area. Bakery is also walking distance, get some fresh bread and cheese and enjoy! Manolis took care of all our needs. We arrived during a heatwave, and Manolis made sure we were comfortable and that the AC was running well. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you Manolis!