WOW! Dimitris' flat is absolutely beautiful! It's huge, airy and very stylishly decorated. The pictures don't do it justice - it's really a lovely, elegant and homely apartment! We felt really lucky to be staying there immediately.
The location is great too - it's between the scenic old harbour and very nice town beach in Chania. Less than 10 mins walk to either, and also close to supermarkets, lots of nice places to eat and other amenities. In a lovely neighbourhood, too - pretty, friendly and residential, and right next to a nice local park with play stuff for kids etc. Peaceful but very central.
It's also easily the best-equipped holiday apartment I've ever stayed in! Everything you will need has been provided. This was a constant theme of our trip - almost before you thought you might need something (hair dryer? frying pan? plug adaptor? orange juice squeezer?) you would casually open a drawer and there it would be! I've stayed in a lot of airbnb-type-places in recent years, and this is definitely the most thoughtfully-equipped of any of them. They are small things individually, but the host has really thought of everything! And that really makes a huge difference to your trip!
The apartment is great, but the real star here is Dimitris, the host. He is an absolute gentlemen. He was quickly on hand to help us with anything we needed at all, but also very careful to give us space and privacy to enjoy our holiday. That isn't an easy balance to get right - but Dimitris does it with absolute style and grace! He also gave us constant treats! The fridge when we arrived was stocked with lovely fruit, chocolate, milk, even raki! Great coffee, of 2 different kinds! And he kept dropping off more lovely things over the week! He is such a professional, generous and kind host - there are honestly 6-star hotels in the world where you will feel less-welcome than Dimitris' apartment! He clearly cares a lot about showing his guests the best hospitality, and it really shows.
We were very lucky to find this place - and I hope you will be too! My only recommendation is to try and tempt your host for a beer or raki while you're there!! He's such a lovely and interesting chap and we're glad to have met him! x