Staying with Manolis and his family was the highlight of our trip to Greece. The house is spacious and comfortable, and the view is incredible. There are countless little touches that make this space wonderful, like homemade olive oil soap in the bathroom and a kitchen stocked with jam and oil made fresh on the farm. He gave us clear directions to get to his farm, and was responsive when we had questions But staying here isn't really about the accommodations, but more about the experience. Manolis brought us fresh bread each morning, and shared eggs and fruit from his farm. He invited us to spend time with his family and community. He and his wife speak English very well, and the conversations we had with them helped us understand the culture of Crete, the current challenges of living in Greece, and the joys and struggles of being a farmer and a community leader. He was also hosting a couple from France in another property at the same time, so the conversation was very enriching. He helped orient us to the area and gave great suggestions on how to spend our time on Crete. We enjoyed walking around the quiet farm itself and exploring nearby villages. After only two days, I feel like we are old friends, and I sincerely hope our paths cross again.