A charming, much loved traditional stone family house, in a small, quiet and friendly South Cretan village with gorgeous views and everything you might need - we particularly loved spending time on the terrace with the shaded veranda as well as being able to enjoy the sun as it had both shade and sun and cooking in the kitchen was great and better equipped than I am back home! There is so much to see and do in the area with some fabulous beaches, historical sights, wild nature, hikes or even smaller walks, delicious food - no supermarket in the village but mini markets in Sivas, Pitsidia and supermarkets in Moires and a wonderful bakery in Pitsidia near Kosmos beach. There are Tavernas in Sivas/Pitsidia/Matala/ Kamilari/Kamilaki etc (we got takeaway food from one of the Tavernas in Sivas several evenings and enjoyed being able to relax and eat the delicious food in the comfort of the house).
Definitely need a car to get around and explore, although you can walk to Sivas (2km) to the mini markets/Tavernas/cafes where there is also a great little pottery shop.
For us it was the perfect blend of being able to relax and have days on the beach, some walking & hiking, visiting nearby villages and seeing some sights (particularly Phaestos and Odigritria Monastry) and enjoying a lovely, characterful, well equipped base and ‘home’.
The hosts also gave a wonderful and warm welcome with gifts of home produced olive oil and raki as well as water, wine, fruit, Easter biscuits and some delicious herbal teas from the local village herb shop. There are some really good guide books in both English and German in the house, and a great, detailed instruction book and info on how to find the house and how things work, and you are private but if you needed anything they would be there.
Really recommend and we will definitely come back!
Zara & Ulf