Katerina was an amazing host, making her place feel like home. We arrived without our luggage due to an Airline fault and she offered us even to help out with her own clothes/Things.
All those little details like the raki as a welcome drink gave us the feeling to be part of her family. The flat is nice and located up a hill with an spectecular view. A car is needed as by feet with the heat it might be tough. The beaches infront of the house are visited by locals on the weekend and are Not so expensive compared to others (5Euro for a set of umbrella and Lounger). Within 15 minutes by car you Can discover the hostorical center of Heraklion.
So her place is the ideally base to do so. And whatever is needed Katerina helps you out and answers immediately. Go there and meet this wonderfull host in person.