Hi we stayed in Eva's apartment for a week. Eva is just lovely she met us at the bus stop and walked us to the apartment. After setting us up in the apartment she came back with a fruit platter and some ricotta and honey. She is an excellent host.
Rethimno old town is AMAZING! It's absolutely gorgeous! Cobbled streets and lots of bars, shops and tavernas nearby.
From the apartment it is literally a 1 min walk to all the action of the old town and to a supermarket.
To get to the swimming beach it'll take about 15 min walking but it's a great walk along the port and esplanade with a whole bunch of bars and restaurants along the way. The swimming beach is fantastic, the closest sunbeds costs 9euros for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella, also it has wifi access and a bar.
The apartment itself is a studio with a huge balcony that looks over the town. There is a double bed, couch, stove, fridge and cooking utensils. Overall a good apartment to be used as a base for exploring. The only downside is the bathroom is a bit dated but we didn't find it a problem.
We loved this area and would stay here again next time!
Thanks so much Eva!