I had a wonderful time at Christine's. First of all, Christine was very helpful and accommodating. I had so many changes with my flights and Christine found the best solutions. Her apartments have all the amenities needed for a relaxed, simple, pleasant and comfortable stay and she takes extra steps for insuring they are clean (which is especially important at the moment. It is also conveniently located, bus stop to Heraklion is 1 min from the apartment, beach is 5 min away (or less), loads of small taverns with great greek food and local mini-market which is open even after midnight. Also, the area is safe, people around are friendly and hospitable. I was staying alone, so all those things were very important.
People write that Christine sometimes invites her guests to her farm and I was invited too, this was a completely different real Crete experience, not to miss. Loved every second of it. Christine and her husband George made me feel so welcomed, invited for a wonderful home-cooked dinner and offered their own wine (and it was fantastic).
Overall, simple (and it is a positive thing for me), not-hotely, independent, relaxing, comfortable, warm and just lovely. I will come back!