We stayed at Villa Chrissi for the last week of August 2015. From the outset the we were made to feel very welcome. We were given a tour of the area with the best tavernas, beaches and supermarkets pointed out and suggestions for sight seeing. All of the recommendations which we followed were great. The Villa itself is in a quiet and remote location, but within easy driving distance of the interesting town of Rethmyon, which has a great old shopping district, archeological museum and fascination contemporary art museum and lots of restaurants and bars, beaches and sea trips. Staying here certainly gives you a feeling of the essential nature of Crete and an understanding of its history and culture. The accommodation is excellent, three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with access to the lovely infinity pool and most usefully an outdoor kitchen where you can cook and supervise children in the pool. There is also an indoor swimming pool with a wc and shower which is handy if you are by the outdoor pool. The house is well thought out with various gates etc than can be closed to keep small children safe. The host allows you to pick fresh tomatoes, aubergines, figs and plums from the garden. There is an outdoor barbecue. The owner's house is attached but very separate. The owner was absent for most of our time there. We met him and his wife during the last couple of days and both were charming and helpful. There are a few animals on site, such as goats and birds in a large aviary. There is also a beautiful small chapel. The Villa is well located being about an hour from Chania, about an hour from the south coast and about an hour from the Knossos site. There is also a small beach from which you can swim only five minutes drive away. All in all we had a very relaxing time here and very much enjoyed out stay.