We spent 3 weeks in Greece and Turkey, and stayed at many nice places during our visit, but Sea View Greek Island Escape (Waves on the Rock Taverna) was far and away our favorite home away from home. The taverna is situated in the small, semi-secluded area of Ravdoucha beach, where the sound of the waves breaking on the rocks is ever-present. Leave your balcony door open at night and let the sound of the waves wash over you and carry you off to sleep. There is a small rocky beach for swimming or wading. The rooms are nicely organized, very light and airy, and extremely comfortable. Rodo and Thodoris are wonderful hosts, and many of the guests are frequent visitors. There is a very communal atmosphere. One night there was a birthday celebration, complete with live Cretan traditional music, dancing, and the Taverna tables were pushed together so everyone could sit in a large group. You can easily drive to the three main beaches of western Crete: Balos Bay, Elafonisi, and Falasarna, or visit the World's Oldest Olive Tree, local wineries, and small churches famous for their frescoes, or make the short trip to Xania (Chania). The taverna food was excellent, especially the breakfasts, and Rodo and her staff were always bringing more food, wine, and raki for you to try. The famous Cretan hospitality was very much on display here. We were happy to be the only Americans, and felt very welcome among the other guests from Germany, Holland, Italy, and the UK. If you want to spend a relaxing week on western Crete and visit some great beaches, there is no better place to do it than at the Sea View Island Escape (Waves on the Rock Taverna).