We (2 parents and 2 girls, 16 and 17 years) have spend a week in the charming house of Nikolas. The house has been built by his father 20 years ago. It's located very central. By car it is 10 minutes from the centre of Heraklion, 8 minutes from the airport, harbour and the beach, 5 minutes from a huge supermarket. However you do need a car, because there are no restaurants etc on walking distance.
The place is a real oasis, with an terras and a big balcony on the first floor with an amazing view over the sea and Heraklion. Quite different from your typical city apartment ! Many beautiful trees and wineranks. 2 large outside balconies with tables benches etc Inside the house everything is made of stone and wood. Beautiful kitchen. Large fridge filled with water, raki, fresh eggs, olives and feta.
We had a great time exploring the east of Crete. The last night Nikolas and his girlfriend Eva invited us for a generous dinner in his homevillage and we ate delicious fish he caught himself. It was a beautiful evening and our hosts were very kind and entertaining; it was great to have met these hosts!