The property is very unique and absolutely lovely. It’s a bit quirky, and we loved that. The setting is the most unique part—smack on a pebbly beach protected by a natural wall of rock against which sea waves strike. It’s in the outskirts of Chania and the area is undergoing an interesting and significant renovation. It was a place of tanneries, nearly all now shut down, that are being renovated into residential and commercial properties. When it’s done, the area will be fabulous.
The property does have its own parking space, which was a relief, but you are better off with a small car in order to manoeuvre in and out. We had an Audi A4 Estate and it verged on too big to do that without very careful attention to get around narrow stone structures.
Giorgos the host is fabulous. Super friendly, very quick to respond and address things. When we arrived (at night) we found the Wi-Fi was almost nonexistent. After alerting him to this, we were astonished to see that the next morning—a public holiday no less!—he’s managed to get a technician to the property to fix it. Problem solved, and internet was up and running at 20-30MBS...a surprising speed for that remote location.
The famous fish restaurant next door requires booking well in advance, but it’s worth it. Several coffee and bakery places within 10 min walk, as well as a grocery store.