Great location for exploring western Crete. Comfy, with 2 recently updated bedrooms with ensuite and a large deck to enjoy the sun and spectacular view. Kristina & Dimitri were very welcoming and live on the property, but unit is completely private – we enjoyed the arrival gifts of locally-made Raki, honey and olive oil, and befriended Bella, their dog! Noise from the nearby highway is noticeable during quiet times, but we didn’t find it objectionable, and it is not an issue at night. Some additional inside seating and kitchen utensils/cutlery/cups etc. would be an improvement for 6 people, allowing less frequent use of dishwasher. The kids enjoyed the shallow paddling pool which was kept at 25 degrees or more, even though early April with air temperatures in 15C to 20C range. Not everything was open in early April and the ocean was still a little cool (18C?), but we found plenty to do, and particularly enjoyed visiting the old towns in Chania and Rethymno, where we had many excellent meals! We found driving on the main highway stressful because of the speed cameras and very poor speed signage (missing, faded, covered by overgrown vegetation) – you often cannot tell what the speed limit is when you encounter a camera! And if you drive below the limit, the locals are very pushy and expect you to drive on the shoulder to allow them to pass. An instruction sheet for the property, with information on access, Wi-Fi password and other info (such as hot water, which appears to be heated by solar, and so is not always very hot first thing in the morning (at least in April) – not an issue if you know - and with some local shopping, beaches, restaurant suggestions, although not essential, would be helpful.
Overall, the property met our expectations and we really enjoyed our first holiday in Crete