Michael's first floor apartment was lovely. It is far bigger than we thought it would be, with a lovely large kitchen, fully equipped for those evenings you want to putter around making your own dinner. It's very central, overlooking the lake. Be aware though, that because it is so central, there is external noise, but the soundproofing is good. The balcony is an amazing extra, where you can sit and look out over the lake and the restaurants below. The main bedroom is large and spacious and there is a lot of storage space and hanging space for clothes etc. The apartment is really secure and within days we felt like locals. There are supermarkets nearby, a gorgeous bakery for fresh breads and croissants and stunning baklava. The second bedroom is equally big, with built in wardrobes. Overall, this apartment very quickly felt like a home away from home. Michael is attentive and friendly and his wife (and little girl) are equally lovely. Irina left us stunning chocolate cake and it was delicious. Also, very importantly, the main bedroom and lounge area has air-conditioning, which is very important in the very hot summer weather in Crete. All in all, our stay at Michael's apartment was truly lovely and we'd recommend this wholeheartedly to others. In fact, we're wondering right now when we can go back for more leisurely lazy days!