We had a wonderful, wonderful time at Anna-Malai!!! The host was absolutely amazing - they arranged an additional mountain bike for us (which we used to explore the nearby beaches and towns). They also arranged for a taxi to come pick us up at the airport in Chania AND bought us groceries for breakfast since the supermarket was closed by the time we arrived (midnight). The place was even more lovely than the pictures show - the balcony is just stunning and is a great place to enjoy some home-made raki after dinner in town. The town itself is very quaint and serene. It features 4 tavernas - all with amazing local food & drinks! Aptera is also a great spot to go on day trips from and explore the surrounding areas (such as Rethimno, Kalives, or Chania) there are buses to many destinations close by. We had such a wonderful time and would HIGHLY recommend Anna-Malai to anyone!