The apartment exceeded our expectations because of its size, amenities and proximity to multiple beaches within 5-10 minute walk. The property has three large balconies, one of which we used for eating in the morning, the other for lunch and dinners. The third balcony is in the back and has a large drying rack for the clothes. The mixture of sun and wind would dry our clothes in 8-10 hours. The washing machine is included, as well as the laundry detergent. We also enjoyed a spacious living room and the kitchen was well appointed with a large fridge and a 4 burner stove top/oven. The best feature of the property is that each balcony entry comes with a glass door, sliding mosquito protector and an electrically operated window shade. This helped us control the temperature of the apartment and we had very little need to air conditioning, which is also available.

Our host Sia was a great host. She greeted us with refreshing fruit and raki upon our arrival. The second day she prepared breakfast for us and helped us learn the key features of the neighborhood such as location of supermarkets, tavernas and beaches.

I would highly recommend this property to anyone, as it was spotless and all the furnishings were in top condition. I would also recommend that you rent a car, because I found local tavernas to offer decent but not great food. The best ones are in Chania, which is too far to walk. However, if you like to eat at home, the view from the main balcony, which overlooks the bay and Chania, is stunning.

The only caveat to the experience was wifi reception, which was rather spotty. If you are using it for casual purposes, you will get by. However, if you rely on a stable internet connection, you may want to have a backup plan. All the tavernas and cafes and some beaches (e.g. Iguana) offer free wifi, so you can always catch up on your emails/FB updates from there.