What a wonderful experience it was to stay at Sophy’s lovely house for two weeks. They created a beautiful serene spot in a small Cretan village, and decorated the house with eye for detail. The house is simply gorgeous, and it has all the amenities and equipment you need to cook your own dinner. It has a large secluded garden, where we ate at the table under the grapes and lime tree and then moved to the other seating area for a coffee or another glass of wine. There are also sunbeds to relax and catch some sun.
Sophy is a friendly and communicative host. When needed, she reacts quickly. Although we arrived late in the evening, she welcomed us and gave a tour around the house. She left some food and drinks (including a bottle of wine) in the fridge, which we enjoyed very much. You can always turn to her for suggestions for things to do in the neighbourhood.
Xirosterni is a tiny village with a small, but surprisingly well-stocked minimarket, and a tavern. There are several beaches in the area that you can reach within a 30 minute drive. Our favourite was Octopus Bay (Omprogialos). We can also recommend a visit to the villages of Vamos and Gavalahori, with more taverns and shops.
In short, we highly recommend this wonderful place!