The Summer Lodge is in a wonderful location if you want to have access to the small village of Maleme and the party beaches of Platanias and beyond. It was the perfect escape. We especially loved the coffee that was freshly made every morning. The lodge is run by a family, and all of them were helpful in giving advice on how to plan our days.
It is extremely hot to be in Crete in August, so come expecting to sweat as there is no AC.