Eirini is one of the best host's we've had in our travels, not only did she pick us up from the airport, a wonderful unexpected surprise, but she showed us all around her place and answered all our questions and made us feel comfortable. Her house is esthetically pleasing, large and has a wonderful roof top terrace. It's easy walking distance to either the harbor or to old town through narrow winding streets yet it is very quite at night. It's about a 15min walk to the central bus station if you want to go to the ruins of Knossos, which I recommend, it's cheap and nearby and gets you a view of the countryside. The Minoan ruins there are 50000yrs old, the Romans used to consider these ancient ruins as well and go there on their vacations. If you want to see the artifacts they found at the site the archeological museum in Heraklion has impressive displays and you can buy a combo ticket for the ruins and the museum and save a little money, the ticket can be purchased at the entry to the ruins but remember the museum is in Heraklion right near the bus station. The other recommendation I would make if you have time is to hike the Eirini Gorge (named after our host I'm sure!) there are buses that go to the south shore from Heraklion, even if you don't hike the gorge the trip to the south shore is worth it. Enjoy and thanks Eirini, your the best!!!!!!