Located in the center of charming Sitia, this authentic home had everything we needed and more. The walk to the bustling tourist center located on the shoreline took about 3-5 to minutes to walk and was all downhill. Sitia being a venetian styled town, has many narrow and winding streets. The easiest route was to walk to the nearby church of St Catherine, enter the church property, take a right down the steps and then take the pedestrian path strait down to the shore. Mini marts can be found within 2 blocks. The house was immaculate with a well appointed kitchen, a front and back porch and a spacious bedroom and bathroom. The neighborhood was quiet, quaint and seemed miles away from noisy bustling tourist area. Maria was a most accommodating host, taking the time to meet us when we arrived and always being prompt with any question we had. We found it to be the perfect base to explore both Sitia and all of eastern Crete. 5 Stars!