Wow, this is a wonderful place. If you respond to nature and being around beauty is important to you, come here. Like the other reviews say, it is a beautiful accommodation that looks just like the photos. I am not a massive sunbather so I wanted to be somewhere relaxing that I could enjoy no matter the weather. The small restaurant menu they have is delicious. The staff were attentive and efficient without being invasive in any way. there are only 16 rooms/suites on the site so you really feel away from the crowds in a good way. I visited the second last week of October and it was pleasantly warm weather by the coast. Good to bring warmer clothes for the evening for this time of year (also just for relaxing inside the venue), and a jumper for windy days. You need a car to stay here and driving through the mountains to the beach is really beautiful, soul-lifting scenery. I recommend paleochoira beach 40min away for a pretty beach village, but they will send you lots of info on places to go. Thankyou monastery estates for an incredible first experience in Crete! I love love loved it!