Manolis and his family are amazing people! They were overwhelmingly helpful with everything. The food in Crete is absolutely amazing, especially the food grown on Manolis’ farm. I would definitely recommend renting a car if staying in Apostoli since it makes traveling around a lot easier. However, even though we were unable to rent one, Manolis was beyond helpful with figuring out the buses, lending us bikes, and even giving us a ride to the beach on his way to the market! The first day we arrived, he was even waiting for us at the bus stop with his friends to ensure we didn’t get lost. We could not have asked for a better experience! A perfect place to really experience Cretan culture.