My grown son and I traveled to Chania in early September and stayed at Rayon de Soleil for four blissful nights. Kiriaki is that rarest and most wonderful of hosts -- a person who truly takes you into her home and family. She brought us delicious breakfasts every morning, took us on evening walks to point out the amazing architecture of Chania, and even drove us into the mountains to feast at the taverna of her son. Afterwards, she taught us how to pick figs and pears from the trees on her family's mountain farm. We shared many laughs together and when we left, we felt as if we were leaving a friend. Rayon de Soleil is a private house near the Venetian arsenals -- a perfect location from which to explore Chania. We had two lovely bedrooms and two separate baths, all immaculately clean. There is also a small kitchen and sitting area. But perhaps the best features of all are the terraces, which look out over the city. The large one is where we took our breakfast, and it is filled with exotic plants and comfortable seating areas. Kiriyaki watched over us like a doting mother, always asking to make sure that we had everything we needed. She even saved a spot for us on the street by putting a chair out to mark the place. The larger of the two bedrooms has a queen bed that looks out onto the terrace, and it is the softer of the two beds. If you prefer a firmer bed, the twins in the other room are nice and firm. As always when you travel, bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Although most of the nightlife is further away from the house, there will always be ambient night noise, and Rayon de Soleil is no exception. As for advice on where to eat and what to see, Kiriyaki is happy to help. She is kind and present without being intrusive. And if you like cats, Pericles the Sleek will be happy to oblige your need to show affection. The apartment does have a winding walk-up staircase, so it may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. The water pressure in the bathrooms was good. Beautifully decorated, lovingly cared for, and within a few minutes' walk of the harbor, Naval museum, streets and shops, and right by the old Venetian arsenals. I wish I could put into words what a dear person this host is. She was the absolute highlight of our three-week trip around Europe.