I chose this perfect house for my 13 night stay in Chania as a solo traveller and I’m very glad I did. It appealed to me immediately when I looked at the photographs and read the description (exactly as the photographs show and the descriptions are accurate). That was before I read all the great reviews too.
The house location is perfect (in the heart of the old town which is the best part to stay). It’s also quiet and peaceful too so you get a great sleep.
You can get everywhere on foot that Chania has to offer. I also had a car and there is parking outside the house which is unique for the old town. I recommend hiring a car to explore Crete to see what this amazing island has to offer. Whilst Chania has a beach the best beaches of Crete (which there are many) are further away and I visited many of them whilst here.
Chania itself is very picturesque and beautiful with its old Venetian harbour, lighthouse, pretty streets and buildings, archaeology, lovely shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars all in short walking distance from the house. It’s great just stepping out the house and all this is on your door step.
The house itself is a very quirky individual cool space, decorated to a high standard personally by Manos and Maria. I loved it and it felt like my own for the time I spent there! I could easily have stayed on. It is super clean and cleaning was organised too with a bedding and towel change. I appreciated the nice little touches (local cheese and olives on arrival).
Manos is a fantastic host and I can see how he has super host status but in fact he even exceeds this. He is really passionate about making your stay both memorable and enjoyable tailored to your needs. He communicates regularly (prior and during stay) and nothing is too much trouble. He offers a wealth of information on Chania and Crete and trusted recommendations. I was really grateful for these and thanks to them I didn’t need to do as much research as I normally would. I literally worked my way through them - shops, cafes, restaurants, beaches etc. The food is awesome in Crete - too many choices.
Don’t hesitate to stay in Manos and Maria’s place and follow their fab recommendations. Thank you everything I really enjoyed staying in your lovely home and appreciated your hospitality.