Nikiforos' space was perfect for our group on Crete. It's in a beautiful private village about 25 mins drive from the airport and had all the amenities we needed. Mrs. Fontini, Nikiforos' mother, met us upon our late arrival and showed us around the complex, the house, and even sat down with us for a quick drink at the village tavern to get to know us. Everyone there was incredibly helpful and really made our trip very unforgettable.
The house had spectacular views of the entire bay with Heraklion in the distance, very necessary A/C, and a well stocked kitchen for the nights we decided to make dinner in. The biggest plus was the private beach at the end of the hill. It was practically empty the day we went and had the quietest water to swim in. The village tavern will even deliver food to you at the beach if you don't want to leave for lunch. We did get recommended to rent a car, and we are happy that we did so. It is a bit out of the way of other taverns and shops, plus the walk up from the beach is a very steep incline. The car definitely saved our legs and allowed to explore the area a bit better.
I would highly recommend Nikiforos' space to anyone looking in Heraklion.