Anastassia and George are some of the most hospitable people we met during our two weeks in Greece. They meet you, help you settle, answer all your questions, and provide you with a homemade meal (traditional pasta dish, fruits, vegetables, even some wine!), and then keep in touch every day just to make sure everything is OK. The house is spacious with a well-stocked kitchen and comfortable, air-conditioned bedrooms. The best part is the outside area –– the pool, big patio with outdoor kitchen, even a full bathroom. Most of the time we spent at the house was actually spent outside. The house comes with a parking spot –– not a small thing in the village with narrow streets.

Fifty steps from the house is Giannikos Taverna. The owner, Giannikos (pronounced Yannkios or Yanni, for short), is a national treasure! Our advice is to have a meal there first, and then measure all other eateries on Crete against the food Yanni serves. Fourth-generation traditional cooking!