Peaceful oasis amid busy town...
Lauri's place was a wonderful house in the city, nestled in a quiet valley, away from the city noise and traffic, yet within walking distance of downtown Chania. You get 2 bathrooms, an outdoor shower (which is awesome!) and a wonderful living area. Lauri's the type of guy that will give you the shirt off his back, and invite you to help yourself to anything he has to make you happy and comfortable in his place. All in all, a definite great place to stay with a wonderful host and hospitality. You will feel like a true Cretan living locally in Chania. For those of you who have rental cars, there's ample quiet parking in the little valley, and it easily lets you explore much further than just Chania.
He even has a vegetable garden you are free to use, epic fig trees in the backyard (ripe in mid-August or so), and tons of wonderful sitting areas in the yard lit up with pretty led solar lights. A delight!
All in all, we are completely happy we chose Lauri's place.