we stayed one month at villa castello and have really enjoyed it. the villa has a beautiful garden & pool, great staff and a real welcoming owner. istron is a good spot to explore the surrounding area, has lovely beaches with clear water, the bus connections work very well and allow day trips without the hassle of a rental car and not to forget about hiking and biking in the crete hills. we would highly recommend villa castello. thanks for everything! 5 star rating well deserved!