We had a pleasant stay in a lovingly furnished house in Crete with great views, a nice pool, a BBQ area, and plenty of outdoor space. Communication with the host was very good.
Unfortunately, there were several issues: Two conflicting addresses were provided, and access to the property was partially blocked by a large construction site right next door. The construction work also caused significant noise. There were too few sun loungers, and some kitchen essentials were missing. There were also minor issues with the faucet and shower drain, although these were fixed quickly.
It would have been important to inform guests about the construction work in advance, as we would have had the option to cancel. To their credit, the hosts offered a partial refund. However, workers also entered the property several times without prior notice to carry out work unknown to us, which was a complete no-go.