Manos and Maria's apartment was beautifully presented, just as the pictures showed. Everything was well organised, spacious, clean and comfortable.
The apartment has a great location, as it is close to the harbour and within walking distance of lovely view points, restaurants, and bars. Being up on the hill, it was especially nice to get some distance from the hustle and bustle of the old town centre but still be able to explore easily. We enjoyed what felt like a really authentic stay in Chania, away from the more built up touristic areas. A real hidden gem!
The location was especially good for our stay as we were travelling without a car and it is a 10-15 minute walk to the bus station - great for exploring the beaches (we took day trips to Stavros and Falasarna beaches, both lovely) and catching the bus to hike Samaria Gorge. A plus was also that local buses in Crete seemed to be really good value and we didn't feel as though it was too inconvenient to be without a car, although I can see that there would be benefits.
Manos was an exceptional host. We felt very welcome and well looked after throughout our stay. He offered us some great local tips which really helped us pick from the vast amount of choices that Chania has to enjoy. Really couldn't have asked for more.
To summarise, a beautiful place with fantastic local hosts, if you are keen to do some exploring on foot.