Our stay at Elina's house was just perfect. Elina assisted us from when we booked until the day we arrived at the apartment. She was always quick to reply to our questions and give us helpful suggestions. We didn't get to meet her unfortunately since she's very busy, but her mom Nantia took very good care of us throughout our week at the apartment. After 7 hours of traveling to get to Chania (we flew from Berlin to Heraklion and took a bus to Chania for about 3 hours), her Cretan salad that was stored in the fridge saved our life. Milk, eggs, local products, fruit and a cute breakfast basket were provided as well, making us feel at home. We've never experienced this hospitality before!
The apartment is exactly as described on the website and in the pictures and was very very clean, making it look even bigger. Towels and bath supplies were provided as well.
The location of the house is also perfect: a short walk to a lovely lido, where you can rent two chairs and a straw sun umbrella for 6 euros per day. The beach and the sea floor are sandy, and the sea is really safe to swim also for children. The vibrant city of Chania is only a couple of km away; you can get a bus there (21), a cheap cab (about 6-7 Euros) or just walk along the shore for about 40 minutes.
The kindness and hospitality provided by Elina, Nantia and all the Cretans we met there was memorable.
Oh and if you want to take a day trip to beautiful Elafonissi beach just tell Nantia, she can give you a very good deal!
Thank you Elina and thank you Nantia for making our vacation so pleasant! We would definitely go back to Crete and stay at Elina's house again.