Maria's place is splendid, as is Kissamos. We fell in love with the apartment and the village. Let's start with the apartment: charming; traditional with thoughtful touches; spacious; cool; comfortable; clean; private; two (!) beautiful terraces; well-equipped kitchen; modern bathroom; fast wifi; and, in a peaceful, convenient location -- a short walk to the center and the beach. Maria and Katerina were wonderful hosts! We had a first-rate Airbnb experience! Now for Kissamos: We adored the village. It had everything we needed and more; yet, it was serene and quaint. Its beaches were lovely, with warm water even in mid-June. Its people were some of the kindest I've encountered traveling. The locals even allowed me to play basketball with them the same time every evening, and they treated me like one of their own. Kissamos is surely a great jumping off point to reach some of the most famous beaches in Crete, such as Balos, Elafonisi, and Phalasarna (our favorite). But, our stay in Kissamos was the highlight of our month-long voyage through Crete. I highly, HIGHLY recommend Maria's place.