We stayed at Elena for one night. The hotel/apartment is right in the middle of the centre, but oh so quiet! We were offered the green room as was our reservation, but due to very loud noise in the streets we were offered another room (orange). It was very orange, but much more quiet.
Elena was very friendly, welcomed us and offers us a lot of information about Rethimno.
The room has an open lay-out. A small kitchen to the side with a refrigerator and everything you need to make a simple breakfast, lunch or dinner. The bathroom was tiny, and a bit strange. The shower head was hidden in a corner, when you're tall it won't be easy to take a shower! For me it was easy (1.60m) but my boyfriend had a hard time (1.90m). Also, the toilet seat was a bit cramped with the sink right in front of it.
The best part was the terrace attached to the front of the apartment. It had a lovely view across the rooftops of Rethimno. There was an lemon tree in the hotel garden and the garden next door had orange trees. It made sure the air had a lovely scent - all citrusy!
From the hotel it was a short walk to the most wonderful filo master. Make sure you buy some baklava there! Both the shop, the taste and everything else, you won't want to miss it!
Tim & Yara