Thanks to Alex for a great stay, which was all the better for two-year delay because of covid. The villa has a fabulous outlook, due west into Souda Bay and the setting sun. Lovely to watch from the infinity pool.
The site is tucked away along some small roads and a track above Kokkino Chorio, with a few villas nearby, though none are intrusive. It's below some olive groves and dusty, walled sheep-enclosures, which still feel authentically Greek, and you're just as likely to meet one of the farmers on the roads as you are another visitor.
There is the occasional roar from military jets at Chania airport, across the bay, but the noise otherwise is limited to some of the loudest cicada choruses I've ever heard.
There's a good minimarket 20-25 minutes' walk down to the village, where the friendly George sells most things, including his family's honey - well worth a try.
Indoors, the villa has pretty much everything, is clean, comfortable and uncluttered, with good aircon. There was even a welcome pack in the fridge, with fruit, beer and wine.
Beaches within easy reach include Almyrida and Kalyves, which can get quite busy. Tavernas were a bit variable, with nothing spectacular, but the two up the hill in Drapanos are well worth a visit if you're looking for real Cretan hospitality.
The only thing to beware is that, being west-facing, there is little shelter from the sun later in the afternoon. Not a big deal, given how excellent everythign else is.