The most striking thing about this lovely traditional Cretian house is the amazing mountain view. The property is secluded and very private, although pool is shared with upstairs. It's a 5 min walk down the hill to 4 or 5 local tavernas and a small shop. The house itself is really spacious with a lovely south facing veranda that basks in the sun all day. The pool is set back towards the entrance path so not one you can watch from the comfort of the house, but it's private with a lockable door to keep little ones in or out. We didn't meet George the host and only briefly his father on the first day, but all our questions were impecibly answered with speed. We spent most of the days out in the surrounding West of Crete sites from which this place is ideally suited. The enchanting Hania, hilltop villages, beaches of Elafonisi, Balos and Falasarnia, plus the delightful lake Kournas. Aptera is also a lovely typical Cretian village with the ancient city only 2 mins drive up the hill and the main National road only 7 or 8 mins drive away. A fantastic house if you're looking for peace and quiet with amenities not too far away. We had a perfect week here.