Stella's house is a perfect oasis in the mountainous southern part of Crete. The place is beautiful, the house is great for 2 people, families or groups of friends. The patio with the view is the perfect spot for large meals, drinking a wine and relaxing after a day of driving, beaches and hiking in the sun. Stella was very helpful, gave us a lot of tips and was able to adjust to last minute changes due to Covid related flight changes. The surroundings of the house are stunning and the villages around will give you the opportunity to get a in touch with authentic cretan culture. The remoteness might at the same time be the only drawback as well though as the area lacks the touristic development typical for Cretes coastal areas. You should be prepared for quite a bit of driving, often on gravel roads in rather bad conditions to get to the beaches in the south as you have to cross a large mountain range (rent a 4 wheel drive). However you might be rewarded with having a beach almost or entirely to yourself even in busy months.