We were in Crete with a travel company and lived near Chania. When we arrived there were red flags on the beach and windy. We found out that there were amazing beaches all over the southwest side of the island and decided we wanted to go over there. We found the city of Kefali nearby and also Maria and her "Room with a view". After we booked, Maria was quick to confirm and was very serviceminded. The town of Kefali has a number of relaxed tourists and in the evening you meet in the minimarket / Tavernaen with the locals. Good food and good service.
Can highly recommend Maria as host and the small mountain town.