This was the absolute perfect home base for our family of 5 to explore the entire eastern part of the Island of Crete! The home is very comfortable and homey, the kitchen easy to cook in, the bedrooms comfortable. Plenty of space for everyone. Very quiet and peaceful. The front garden makes the whole place smell like herbs and flowers and there are fresh pomegranates around. Beautiful views of the sea from multiple windows. A peaceful front terrace surrounded by plants and trees. Very easy access to Heraklion city, Aghios Nikalaos, and many Minoan and Hellenic archeological sites. Beaches are nearby and good, cheap Greek food just a few blocks away. Despoina was a very friendly attentive host, greeting us with wine, Raki, and bread. She also made us cheese pies for breakfast on our last morning! A very beautiful place to make your home on Crete.