Niki and her husband are truly wonderful hosts. We had a fantastic time and could not have been made to feel more welcome. The cottage is simple but charming. The location is fantastic as you are in a little cluster of houses but on the far edge so your view is uninterrupted over the valley and feels very private. We loved Niki's gifts of melon, fresh eggs laid by the hens outside and figs from the trees as well as some fresh calamari her husband gave us mid week - a real treat! This rustic haven was exactly what we were looking for as a good base from which we could travel out on day trips around Western Crete. The cottage is not air conditioned but this wasn't a problem at all as there are mosquito nets on all the windows to stop bugs coming in and a large fan so we were perfectly comfortable in mid August. The steps to the house and inside it are steep so I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who struggles with walking. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the deck chair out back, overlooking the valley and relaxing in the sun where we had breakfast every day as well as time to relax. We absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend it!