It's experiences like these that keep me coming back to airbnb. Nikos was a wonderful host with all the charm and friendliness that typifies the Greeks, arranging transfers, meeting us at the property and providing welcoming stocks of water, orange juice , raki and of course his mom's delicious Cretan pies.
The apartment is beautifully appointed, styled in a very contemporary way, spotlessly clean and maintained to a very high standard. The kitchen has everything you'd need to self-cater completely – but you'd be missing out on Chania's fantastic selection of tavernas if you did. There's also a huge brick built barbecue on the beautiful terrace that runs both sides of the apartment. And for once plenty of plug sockets for all our devices! There are 2 bedrooms and bathrooms – again meticulously maintained. Going back to the terrace – it's a lovely place to enjoy breakfast or a cooling beer at the end of a hard day's sunbathing
The location on busy Kissamou is not an issue – you tend not to notice the traffic whizzing by. A short 500m walk gets you to the Neo Chora beach which has all you need for a day in the sun. It's about 900m and about 20 minutes to walk the direct way into the old town - but it's a much more pleasant walk going via the beach and following the coast all the way round (about 30 minutes).
For those who don't know Chania – it's one of the most delightful cities on the planet. Brimming with history the old town is a warren of Venetian, Renaissance-era backstreets teeming with tavernas and shops. And the harbour-side is always a hive of activity at any time of the day.
This was a lovely break in an exceptional property – although being so effusive means I'll probably never be able to book this place again!
Thanks Nikos – you and your apartment are a credit to airbnb. We hope to stay with you again.