I arrived in Crete on a later flight so people at the apartments were not around but they had left me a message with complete instructions on how to get there and had also left the key in the door so I had easy access to the room which is actually more of a suite or studio apartment with a small kitchen.
I was able to get all of my questions answered later which was fine.
There are a couple of smallish mini-markets as well as a nice bakery within walking distance.
I had initially thought that I might be too remote from the rest of the island but after traveling through some other places on the island and the throngs of tourists and tourist shops I was grateful to arrive back at the Apartment where it was peaceful.
I'm an explorer and so wanted to see other parts of the island. Harouma helped me rent a car and it was an seamless and friendly experience. She also made suggestions and shared some of the connections they had on the island.
And Harouma helped me stumble through my efforts to learn the Greek language which was fun and encouraging.
While there are a plethora of really nice beaches all about the island there is also a nice beach just off the pool terrace at Stavros Apartments.
And when you're there make sure to try all the really delicious Cretan food that they cook right there. There are some fabulous flavors and quite frankly I never had a meal there I didn't like.
Above all is the friendly welcoming atmosphere here. While this was my first visit to Crete there appear to be a myriad of visitors who specifically come to Stavros Apartments year after year because of the friendly, welcoming atmosphere. I believe I will be one of them.