Vasileios and his family were excellent hosts! They offered to let me check in early and to pick me up from the port. Because it was early in the morning (6am), I took a local bus (#11) which was very close and Vasileios's son met me to help me check in. I did get confused because two houses have similar numbers, but it was the blue one.
The apartment is modern and very clean! It is beautifully decorated with thoughtful amenities such as: a washer and drying rack, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, everything you need to make coffee, and an amazing balcony that looks out to a fruit tree. I was even given a 1.5L bottle of water!
The bed was large and comfortable and the A/C is adjustable. I was pleasantly surprised to have a bathtub (you can shower as well).
The neighborhood is quiet but there are several small cafes and restaurants nearby, about a 3 to 4 minute walk. The Amoudara Beach is only 1.6km away and along the way there is a large grocery store. It is about 4km from the city center, but if you decide to walk back from the center rather than take a bus or taxi, the stroll along the sea at sunset is a treat. It's also a great jogging route.
Vasileios was quick in responding to my questions and extremely helpful. Check and check-out were a breeze!
Overall, I had an excellent stay and will definitely stay here the next time I'm in Heraklion!