We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Irini's place. The view from the terrace is spectacular. The house is well appointed, modern and comfortable and the aircon is a huge bonus.
As others have said, the sun can be a harsh on the east-facing terrace first thing in the morning, but by 8.30am there is shade.
Irini's place is in a perfect location. It is very quiet, but only 15 minutes walk from Sitia. Sitia itself is a little gem: laid back, not touristy, with a long sandy beach and beautiful clear water. We had some great meals around the harbour. If you fancy a take-away, Cretan House provides a good service.
There are some good walks within 45 minutes drive and we especially enjoyed the "Gorge of the Dead" at Zakros (where there is a great beach too). Keremounos beach, about half an hour away, is worth a visit - stop off: whilst there, we had a lovely meal at Grandes restaurant.
I should mention Irini is a great host, easy to communicate with. She sent messages with links to lots of local restuarants and attractions.
I'd thoroughly recommend her place.