Marianna's villa is a beautiful place, which looks and feels even better than in the pictures. We came with 2 small kids (4 years and 3 months) and stayed for 1 month. The villa is spacious and has a very nice and authentic vibe, it's perfect for a family. The garden is a fantastic place to chill and play, 2 terraces upstairs and 1 downstairs provide an amazing view of the sea, which is mesmerizing, especially during sunsets. There're plenty of toys for kids, additionally, we bought a swimming pool, which we left in the basement for the future guests. Location is great for families - between Almyrida and Kalyves, two calm villages which offer both sandy beaches and tavernas, and is close to all hot spots of Western Crete. The car, however, is a must, event to get to the grocery shop or to the beach. Marianna is a great, very responsive, and generous host, she also provides the guests with very helpful tips on what to visit in the area! We will definitely come back to the villa next time when we're in Crete. We booked the villa 6 months before our arrival, and we consider ourselves very lucky to find it, as it was the best Airbnb experience we ever had.