Exactly as described and pictured. Apartment and balcony are both spacious with unobstructed view to beach and sea. Quiet and private penthouse apartment, no one else looking down on you. Window shutters and air conditioning improve sleep in early morning hours. Plenty of street and nearby off-street beach parking which we appreciated, having a rental car for the duration of our time on Crete. We did choose to use the city bus which takes you directly into the old city and port areas, rather than hunt for parking in Heraklion. On-line guidebook provides helpful hints.