Vila Sotiria is a really nice place to discover Crete. The Almyrida Beach is 1,5 km away (5 minutes by car / 20 minutes by foot), and you have also Kalyves Beach (10 minutes by car). You can easily go grocery shopping or eat at a local trattoria in Plaka by foot (3 minutes). Sotiria is really nice. Cheerful and welcoming, she bring us some food, vegetables and fruits from her garden. We had some trouble with the AC and she fixed it really quickly. The place is big enought for 4, preferably a family with Kids. The view is AMAZING