Overall: Our overall experience was positive. Enjoyed Most: The fact that it was out of town and away from the hustle and bustle completely. We also felt completely safe and the villa has awesome windows and doors. Enjoyed Least: The washing machine did not completely work or spin most of the time and the directions and icons on it were difficult to understand. Editor's Note: European washers have very, very long, energy-efficient cycles and generally do not spin the clothes to the extent we are accustomed to with American machines. Be prepared to hang wet clothing to dry! Surrounding Area: Total peace and quiet. Nearby Events or Locales: The answer is no, you have to rent a moped or a vehicle as everything by way of driving is 10 or 15 minutes away. Tips or Restaurants: 10 minutes up the road on the left hand side is a restaurant local to the Greeks, named Taverna Zisis. This is where the locals actually eat. Directions: We took advantage of a taxi meeting us at the airport and bringing us into Rethymno to get our rental car. This was great as we did not have to stress about navigating the mountainous island.