We had high expectations given all the great reviews and amazing photos. The cottage and hosts exceeded these expectations. As a couple who both needed a quiet retreat from our busy lives to pull back and recharge without a worry it was ideal. After picking up groceries on our first day we were set to retreat for the week (came in too late the night before or would strongly recommend to pick up groceries before at the Lidl superstore in Chania to save the drives over the mountain (which are beautiful though)). The wood burning stove with (I think) olive tree wood made for delicious meals. But there is a gas BBQ and a good sized electric stove/gas range inside. So we were able to make beautiful meals and then choose which patio to eat on. The pool was amazing and all was very private and quiet. We heard and saw a couple farmers passing by but mostly our only neighbours were the goats and sheep peering through a fence with comical surprise at a pair of Canadians. The bed in the main bedroom upstairs was very comfortable and while the bathroom was on the bottom floor it was not a problem as all is so well organized. We took some hikes from the cottage by just going up the road high into the mountains with amazing views and many sheep and goats to amuse. Sofia left us alone while still being so kind to check in on email if we were okay, cleaned the place half way through the week while we were out hiking, and kindly printed out our boarding passes on the last day. Met her wonderful husband as we were leaving who recommended a wonderful final place to grab a drink with an amazing view over Chania and the sea before heading to the airport. A wonderful host couple! Overall it was perfect for what we needed and we came out the week fully recharged thanks to an amazing place!