Mihalis was a kind, generous and efficient host. He came to collect us from Rethymno and dropped us off again to help us get back to the airport. He answered all our questions immediately and was always available if we needed him.
The house was spotlessly clean on arrival and we were welcomed with water, wine, ouzo, raki and fresh fruit in the fridge. We really did feel as though we were honoured guests. Also provided are shampoo/conditioner, shower gel, cotton wool and buds, so no need to travel with these.
The apartment is wonderful, the photographs don't do it justice. It is large and very comfortable. There are two good supermarkets, one just a step away from the house which is handy for heavier items and a little walk away is a much larger one. There is also a local bakery and several extremely good tavernas.
We did not have a car, but that was not necessary as the local bus runs to Rethymno every 2 hours, although we enjoyed Gerani so much we only went once.
The beach can be reached on foot and there is a super place to eat right there, too, if you don't feel like making the treck back up hill before eating.
We enjoyed village life so much and were sad to leave, Mihalis really made our stay special. We hope to return.