We spent a nice time in Mousa Thalia. The house is pleasantly and beautifully furnished and is located in a quiet little Greek village. The surroundings can easily be explored by car (Kissamo, Falassarna, Balos etc.).
The nearby beach, which is easily accessible by bike, was not so special for us. Falassarna Beach about 15min by car is a very nice beach with light sand. It is a good place to explore the west of Crete and near the lagoon Balos.