I had amazing week at a Maria’s place, everything from very beginning was very smooth and she was very very kind to me to propose pick me up in airport since I don’t drive and never been on Crete before . The road from Heraklion to Maridaki beach ( especially the last wild piece ) is breathtaking picturesque rally like experience . Her place was simple sparkling clean and fully equipped for cooking and everything you might need for a long stay is based 20 mètres from the beach. This place is for you if you want to be very far from touristic crowd and have real rare Greek experience. Village don’t have food shops but you can hike ( 30 min ) or take a taxi boat 5 min and is bring you in neighbor village with small shops and quite many restaurants. Maria is very funny talkative and charismatic woman she is there for you whenever you need and let you your own space when you don’t. She gived me lots of advises on what I can do she was hyper kind and is one of the best Aibnb experiences I ever had. I was hiking 4 days out of 7 I stayed there and discover in radius of 40 minutes walk incredible cristal blue clear water beaches with absolutely nobody incredible snorkeling experience, the gorgeous place to visit as well is saint Nikitas Monastery which is also around 35 min walk then go down with a stairs to a beach connected to it for swim or snorkeling . Marias place is to rewind and to recharge I absolutely recommend it to everyone who want to connect with nature on higher level. Thank You Maria I very lucky to meet you.