The apartment is absolutely amazing - its really large, comfortable and beautifully decorated. All on one floor (1st floor). It is at the very end of a small side street and has olive trees to the side and front so feels very much in the countryside although it is actually on the edge of a small community. It is very quiet (no noise from the two adjoining apartments) and a very peaceful area. There are 2 balconies out the front and a third very large one runs along the side and back with 2 sunbeds and a large table with 6 chairs. Kitchen is well equipped and there are smart tvs in the lounge and both bedrooms.
There are a couple of supermarkets within less than 5 mins drive and an amazing bakery (Moterno) is on the main road - amazing cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies etc! There are a few beaches to choose within 5-10 mins walk - the nearest (Agii Apostoli) being only 4-5 mins was the one we liked best - sheltered from any wind and sea was calm. Great for children, lovely soft sand.
There are some tavernas near by - Forum Suites by Piranha beach (5 mins walk) was very good but we mainly ate further afield in Chania (beautiful harbour and lots of shops to amble around) or in tavernas in little mountain villages which had amazing food and were less touristy.
Chania is about 15 mins by car (there are also buses). We also visited the amazing beaches of Elafonisi, Balos and Falaserna which we highly recommend (although in summer I think they would be very busy). The weather at the end of October was about 25 and sunny every day but I gather that was better than normal for the time of year.
Afroditi was very friendly and helpful with suggestions of where to go and recommendations of tavernas etc and she speaks really good English.
This was our first airbnb and it far surpassed our expectations.