Maria and her family were really kind, helpful and friendly. She drove us from the airport to her place and offered us her mother's cookies and fruits from her garden (which both were delicious !) . The appartement was very clean and furnitures were in very good condition. It took 5-8 minutes of walk to the bus station and many shops including markets and restaurants.
Amoudara is a calm place, comparing to Heraklion Center. If you are looking a vacation house to chill and relax, it's suitable. Taxis to Heraklion center costs 10 Euros, so if you're planning to go out drinking at night to Heraklion as a group, the taxi price is suitable. There is a kitchen inside the appartement but also a shared bigger kitchen for all the guests in the garden which we found beautiful. Amoudara beach is a standard beach compared to more interesting beaches like Matala or Elafonisi and mostly managed by the near hotels where you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas. If you are planning to visit other beaches, a car rental is advised and there are plenty of rental companies in the area.
Thank you Maria, we really enjoyed our stay at your place !