“Breathtaking” doesn’t even begin to capture the view, which is utterly magical. Γιάννης and his family have created a very special oasis on a hillside just about a 20 minute drive south of Heraklion, complete with a serene garden full of olive and orange and lemon trees, and lots of room to sit and listen to the cicadas while you watch the sun set over the mountains. If you need a tranquil respite, I can’t imagine a better place to spend some time. Γιάννης and his family are extremely warm and generous hosts; I can’t speak highly enough of them or of the wonderful space they’ve created to share with weary travelers who find themselves on the otherworldly island of Crete.