Staying at Maria’s was a dream! The apartment is centrally located to so many restaurants, lots of shopping, and the ocean in the city center. It is spacious, cozy, super comfortable, beautifully decorated with warm colors, and very thoughtfully put together with tons of caring touches, amenities, and wall to wall windows. Perfect for 2 travelers, and would also be perfect for a larger group of 4 (maybe even 5!).
Maria was easy to communicate with, very detailed with any directions needed, and helped make sure we knew how to arrive from the airport. Her guides books/recommendations in her host bio were also very helpful to find some great spots to eat!
Maria makes sure you have everything you need. She left us some snacks, tea, coffee, waters, juice, and the local favorite spirit (Raki) in the refrigerator. We didn’t cook during our stay, but easily could have with everything set up in the kitchen. The bathroom was also lovely and well kept, with plenty of space to store toiletries. There is also a washer and dryer if you need to clean any clothes during your trip, a perfect midpoint spot for anyone traveling around the islands and needing to refresh their clothes.
I absolutely recommend this space to anyone visiting Heraklion, or wanting a home-base while they explore Crete. Thank you for everything, Maria!