What an amazing time we had, staying at Demitrios' place!
The accommodation is comfortable but basic. It had everything we needed for our stay in Vrisses. We hired a car to get around for the week. If you are looking for an authentic Cretan experience, away from the hussle and bustle, this is it! The views from the house are breathtaking. We could see the sea and in the other direction, the snow-capped mountains. There are citrus trees everywhere, the orange blossom smells amazing. We found it a good base for exploring the mountains and it is close to the sea. I think my best memories were time spent exploring the local walks the village has to offer. Demitrios gave us a few suggestions for routes to try which was very useful. His wonderful mum lives opposite. She is an amazing cook and would often bring us home-baked Cretan food to try.....also oranges from the garden. We were given olive oil too and a dozen eggs from the chickens.
This was a holiday I'll never forget!