Maria’s place is absolutely perfect for a leisurely stay in Chania. The location is prime, just steps away from the harbor and from some of the best restaurants in Chania. The apartment is gorgeous and exactly as pictured (the kitchen/living area was a bit smaller than expected and the sofa bed is more a day bed but still very useful). The views from each window are lovely and the apartment gets a lot of natural light.
As Americans not used the Greek heat, the ACs were invaluable. Having a parking spot is absolutely essential in Crete - we had no idea just how lucky we would be.
Maria was extremely communicative throughout the entire experience. While she couldn’t greet us, her friend Manousos was waiting for us when we arrived and showed us around. He also helped us navigate an issue when we locked ourselves out of the parking spot on our last day. He came to our rescue.
Also, do not sleep on Maria’s recommendations. They are perfect. We visited Salis, Gramboussa Taverna, and Chrisostomos which were all incredibly delicious. Her guidebook is essential.
TL;DR A lovely, spacious, well-located apartment in Chania with an incredible host.