We loved our stay at Chris’s place. Him and his family are lovely people and hosts!
The apartment itself is very stylishly decorated with all the amenities you could ask for & more - including dressing gowns, beach towels, a shoe horn and shine, extra bedding and sheets and welcome gifts of ouzo, water, some fizzy drinks and olives. During our stay Chris was so kind as to bring us a bottle of wine from a local winery, which we thought was a really lovely gesture.
We found the space to be perfect for us as a couple and our small dog. Everything is clean and modern. The kitchen has all the amenities you need to cook proper meals, living area was comfortable and relaxing, bed was perfect with really good pillows and linen, and the bathroom very functional with good water pressure.
The outside areas are great as you have a terrace out the front and a large balcony/terrace out the back, which means you can have either sun or shade all day depending on what you prefer.
The swimming pool is shared amongst the complex but was really quiet every day. It’s plenty big enough to swim and is a decent temperature. There’s also a separate kids pool.
The area is relatively rural with a few tavernas, a bakery and a petrol station within walking distance. It is only a 15-20 minute drive into Rethymno, an hour to Heraklion (and a few more minute on to Iraklio wine region) and about an hour and ten minutes to Chania. It’s a perfect location if you’re looking to explore the surrounding regions by car or if you just want to relax and do nothing for a few days.
Chris met us to give the keys and introduce the property. Throughout our stay he gave great tips on things to see and do all around Crete and was easily reachable. There is even a brochure of activities/restaurants/bus timetables that the family have created for the apartment!
With regards to miscellaneous things: the WiFi connectivity is good, a lot better than some of the other places we’ve stayed in Crete, the air con is effective and quiet and the security shutters work wonders at keeping the place dark at night and cool.
Overall we had a fantastic stay and would definitely return. The price is more than fair for the comfort and extra luxuries provided by Chris and his family! It’s one of the nicest and most thoughtful Airbnb’s we’ve stayed at!