The place is a paradise for people who are looking for beautiful landscape, quiet, sincere relationships, local products and mind of life. All was perfect for us and Nikos is the best host we met: great availability, kindness and generosity.
The house is big and pleasant, keep fresh in summer and the view is wonderful.
A car is useful if you want enjoy beach, Agia Irini (very beautiful and less long than Samaria) and buy food (the nearest market is at Alikianos or Skine, about 20 minutes from home). But a lot of hikes are available around the place if you don't afraid of going up and down. You can see sheeps and goats everywhere and hens walk in the garden.
Cretan People are very kind and their local products are so delicious and cheap. In a word, go there.