I spent one month and had a very pleasant stay at Maria and Kostas' place. They were very kind and readily available to help and assist as they could. The studio is brand new, cosy, and provided with almost all needed facilities, especially AC which 'saved' my life during a couple of suffocating days. Excellent shower with plenty of hot water and very powerful water flow (something you don't always get on Crete).
This place is perfect if you want a quiet area, but I highly recommend you have a vehicle to reach the city centre, which is not too far away (about 40 min walking). I go every year on Crete for work/research, and stay usually one or two months. First, I used to rent a studio in the very city centre, but growing older I find it now to be too busy and noisy at night, and struggle to get sleep. Lately, I prefer to rent a scooter or car and find a place in the outskirts, so if you share this idea this really is the right place. Supermarkets are nearby, among which a lidl, as well as cafes and taverns on the seaside of Amoudara.
I do recommend this place.
Thanks Maria and Kostas!