We spent a week in the apartment of Mihalis and his family. I can truly say that this was by far the best Airbnb experience I have ever had. So much warmth and hospitality in this family. It was my first time in Greece and I can hardly describe how much this country and especially the island of Crete excited me.
We were more than welcomed. His parents treated us with homegrown fruits and vegetables from their garden and also for dinner in the circle of the close family with traditional dishes. They drove us to the car rental and Mihalis even made an appointment for me to have a Covid test before my return trip. When we arrived at the island, our cab driver couldn't find the apartment right away, so his parents came to pick us up on the street down the road. Unfortunately, I could not meet him personally, but his sister who also lives in Berlin was there at the same time. We are still in contact today because we became friends during that time. I have rarely met such friendly and helpful people. In addition, the apartment with its own garden and view of the sea is so idyllic. You have everything you need. It is very clean, has enough towels, 2 air conditioners and lots of food and drinks that we were provided free. The area is beautiful and quiet. You have the possibility to visit a different beach every day, but you need a car. There are many car rentals in the area, so it was possible to rent something (cheap) at short notice (despite main season). There are also shopping possibilities in the next village and lots of nice taverns on the beach.
Thank you for the unforgettable time and that we could meet your grandmother, your mother, your sister and your father. It was incomparably beautiful. Thank you that we could contact you anytime if we needed help.