Simos's apartment was super! The view is really incredible, from the bed and balcony and really steals the show! The bed is HUGE and incredibly comfortable - I want to know what brand and model it is! The overall decor was really bright, breezy and fun. The bathroom facilities were really modern and slick with a great hot shower and the wee kitchenette handy and all you need as there are SO many amazing food options nearby. The apartment was clean and Simos was helpful with recommendations and allowing us to leave our bags after arriving early. Chania is gorgeous; my first trip to Greece and Crete and I will be back! Old town is beautiful, the venetian harbour, windy old streets and the FOOD! Nice to be staying around the corner which meant explored the full length. Top food recc's Pallas (best pancakes and croissants filled with chocolate and peanut butter), Boheme (another amazing brunch - asian themed when we were there), Maimi really close (great decor and art and fab local/Italian inspired dishes, had the best cream of mushroom soup ever and artichoke dip), Tamam (great taverna in old town - great moussaka). The standard was so high.
Hired a car and went to Knossos in Heraklion - was fab and worth the drive. Went to Elafonisi beach, Seiten beach (hairy drive) and near Balos beach for dinner on way back on Simos's recc - Gramvousa restaurant - everything as brilliant.
A wonderful, welcoming 5 days in Crete with November sunshine.