Maria and her husband Yannis were amazingly kind, fun, engaging, casual/down to earth, and comfortable. I can only echo all of the other wonderful rave reviews. What I loved the most was that we were able to share a couple of meals together, including enjoying THEIR olives and olive oil (from trees they own). I am so grateful that I really got to experience Greece and Crete with people who live there. As a solo traveler, it was all the more appreciated. Maria also spent a lot of time helping me figure out where to go and recommending places, even showing me around herself some. The space has a lot of privacy as well, and they both will give you as much space or privacy as you wish.