I stayed at Smaragda for five days in September. Ioanna was a very thoughtful host, with lots of helpful suggestions about places to eat, and things to do in the area. She had also organised for the fridge to be stocked with some basic foods on our arrival.

The flat is located in a small village in the South East of Crete which is a bit more peaceful than the West. The village is a very sweet traditional village up in the mountains (but not too far to drive to the beach) and was very interesting to walk around. We hired a car which was definitely necesary for getting around. There are some great walks in the area.

The flat itself was cosy and ideal for one or two people. It has a gorgeous roof terrace with incredible views out to the ocean. It was clean, well stocked, and even came with a beach umbrella and mats which came in handy.