Manos' place was excellent. It looks exactly as shown in the photographs - the kafenio is large and gorgeous, the terraces are lovely and have great views, and the bedroom and bathroom were clean and comfortable. The whole place was furnished in a beautiful way.
Manos offered to pick us up from the bus station when we arrived which was very kind, particularly as it was quite late in the evening. He showed us around the apartment and gave us recommendations for restaurants, bars etc. He answered any queries we had about the city, travel, tourist attractions. We were provided with some lovely Cretan products for breakfast - eggs, honey, rusks, olive oil, coffee etc. He also provided some shower gel, shampoo, soap, hairdryer, towels, all the essentials.
We stayed for 1 week and he came and changed our sheets and towels halfway through the week. He also dropped us back at the bus station on the morning of our departure.
The place is about an 8-10 minute walk from the main bus station which was very convenient. It was approximately 10 minutes to walk into the Old Town. The walk is safe and well lit but the return is uphill which may not be suitable for everyone. There is also a supermarket nearby. The place is very nice and quiet in the evenings - easy to sleep.
Overall, I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Rethymno. Manos is a great host.