This area is great! We arrived at night and were concerned about the 3-1/2 hour drive into Livadia…..however the next morning we were able to explore the area and were thrilled at the proximity to great beach areas… most of which were less heavily populated. This accommodation is just a short 10-15 min away from Elafonissi beach ( which can be crowded) but more importantly it’s close to other great beaches that we found even better. Additionally, just below the hotel is a small family owned restaurant which we enjoyed a few times because the company was so pleasant. Cannot say enough good things about this location. While it’s a long drive, the bed and private pool make it worth it!