The apartment is lovely and about a 20 minute drive from Heraklion airport and the city center of Heraklion. The view outside of the front door is breathtaking, much like most of Crete. Markos and Ioanna were so accommodating and sweet that it made our stay so much better. There were snacks, fruits, vegetables, and even some homemade jam that we enjoyed immensely. The moment we left, I wish we could have gone back. I’m hopeful we can visit one day again soon.
Some tips: there is no air conditioning but if you open the windows, the breeze feels wonderful, plus there is a standing fan that circulates the air well :)
Rent a car! Markos and Ioanna suggested this to us immediately and they were absolutely right. There is so much to see around the island and a car is the only way to do that effectively.