If you are looking for a place to explore Chania and western Crete, look no further. My partner and I had a wonderful stay.
The apartment: Spacious, well thought out, and better than the pictures! We slept very comfortably on each of the nights. It's very well equipped with everything you need for your stay. We also worked for a couple of days and the internet was very good.
The host: Effie is a wonderful host. Communication was excellent and prompt - from answering questions prior to booking till the very last day. She was always looking to ensure that we have everything we needed for a perfect stay. The welcome bottle of wine, raki and baked goods were great examples of genuinely warm Cretan hospitality that our host embodied! She also provided excellent recommendations for things to do in the area which were very handy! An extra shout out to her as well for letting us amend the booking on the day of check-in without any penalty - we had to check out a day earlier because we had a really early start from Heraklion on the final day which we found out at short notice.
Location: The apartment is only a short drive (15 mins depending on traffic) away from the center of Chania/ Venetian Harbour and comes with free parking (which can be quite a challenge in Chania). There is a bakery, gyros shop, and two supermarkets (open till very late) right downstairs which is extremely convenient. We were also a few mins away from excellent beaches such as Marathi and Loutraki and it was easy to get on the highway to go to places like Kissamos, Elafonisi, and Skafion & nearby villages in southwest Crete.