While we booked through George, his assistant, Panos, was actually our host. Panos was hard-working, professional, courteous, friendly, and always – I mean ALWAYS – available. He genuinely cared about the quality of our stay and came by multiple times—once when we couldn't figure out the air conditioning unit and multiple times when we wanted Crete advice. Panos has even created his own super helpful smartphone application full of his Crete recommendations. He also speaks fluent English, if that matters. Honestly, if anyone deserves to be an Airbnb Superhost, it's him.

Kalyves is a pleasant, pretty, and quiet town with easy access to an absolutely beautiful city in Chania and a local beach (although better ones are found elsewhere). The town hasn't been totally invaded by foreign tourists like most other towns in the area, something I consider important. The apartment is located five minutes off of a major highway, so it's very conveniently located as well.

The apartment itself is clean, well-designed, well-stocked with essentials, and well-furnished. Importantly, the pictures in the listing were very representative of the apartment itself. The kitchen had a high-quality coffee maker, among other useful appliances, and the beds were comfortable. The large balcony with its stunning sea views had a large table perfect for enjoying meals prepared in the kitchen or takeout food. The apartment is perfect for a family of three or four, as the master bedroom is private and the loft above the kitchen with its two beds also offers some seclusion from the rest of the apartment.

Overall, I would strongly recommend this apartment for its luxury, convenience, privacy, and value, and I also highly recommend Panos as a host.