The location makes this apartment a real treasure. The balcony over looking the beach was so wonderful to sit on day or night and listen to the waves crashing. The hosts were very giving and provided all of the necessary amenties and then some wonderful homemade gifts in addition. The beds were comfortable and the apartment was quite spacious. The big sliding doors let in light and a nice breeze. Plenty of towels and bedding were provided and even rafts, mats and toys for the beach. There really wasn't much left to do once we arrived but to start enjoying ourselves.
The best thing about the location is that you are close enough to town that you can walk down the block and be near several super markets, restaurants, tourism information, car rentals, atms and anything else you could possible need. All this while still feeling like you have your own secluded space in the apartment, unlike a busy hotel.
Travel was so easy from Platanias to all of the major sites in Chania; 25 minutes to wineries, olive oil plants and a brewery, 45 minutes to the charming Old Venetian Port of Chania, 40 minutes to Port Kissamos to get on a boat to Balos beach and 45 minutes to a little over an hour to the other beautiful beaches of Chania. There is even a train that will take you on tours through different villages in Chania and buses all that you can get right near the apartment if you are not renting a car. Not to mention the beautiful beach right in your backyard, which is also one of Chania's finest.

I would highly recommend.