Peace and quiet with private seafront access!!! After having spent 3 weeks in northwest Crete we opted to go down south and just wanted some seclusion. This place offers just that. The apartment looks a lot newer and modern in person than in the pictures. The terrace- wow! I loved just sitting on the terrace, looking at the stunning view and breathing the fresh air. Everyday of our 7 night stay I walked up and down the 177 stone stairs to and from the beachfront (several times a day)- and I loved every step (my thighs especially loved it). Crystal clear blue water- just perfect. The town Tsoutsouros is a quick 3 minute car ride or 10/15 minute walk - but to be honest it’s an ugly town that looks war torn. We ate at Zorbas two nights which I highly recommend. But grilling on the small bbq outside was my favorite- or cooking in the kitchen and eating on the terrace. You can buy basics in the town at the 2 mini markets but we took another reviewer’s suggestion and did a big shop at the Lidl in Heraklion on the way down and were set for our whole stay. Kitchen has everything you need, although a toaster would be helpful. Wifi worked perfectly inside and on the terrace. Washing machine was definitely a plus. Comfortable bed. Just a couple notes- we had to go buy our own charcoal - would have been nice to have that provided. And the apt would benefit greatly from having screens on the windows. Would be great to let fresh air in as there’s no ventilation and leaving the windows open isn’t really an option with flies and mosquitoes.
Overall this place is a gem. We would have stayed longer if there was availability. It really is dreamlike. The privacy, the secluded beach, the silence, the fresh air, the nature, the terrace with unbelievable views. Pure heaven.