Charalabos place is an easy and scenic 500 metre walk from the ferry terminal, and only 2 minutes from great nightlife around Morosini Fountain, yet in a quiet residential area, and only 2 minutes back to the waterfront at the Venetian Harbour. If you don't like walking with luggage it would be a very short taxi ride. The apartment is spacious, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. We were met promptly on arrival early in the morning and warmly received. There is much to enjoy close by in Iraklio, including the wonderful Archaeological Museum, and there are hire car companies near Charalabos Place to try and explore as much as you can of Crete, and the Tourings Car and Bike Rental gave us a very reasonable rate.