As a group of three well-traveled adult guests, we stayed in Alma’s loft for two weeks during the shoulder season in September. We enjoyed this welcoming, clean and spacious flat and would recommend it highly to those looking to stay in the Chania area.
Working remotely while traveling, we want to sing the praises of the WiFi which easily handled two or more of us live streaming meetings simultaneously without a single hitch in connectivity. There is a ton of room to enjoy. This allowed us each to be in our own space while working as well as ample room to be together on the couches, around the kitchen table, dining out on the porch and even working together cooking and cleaning in the kitchen. There are two fridges and a good sized freezer so plenty of space for those who choose to cook at home.
The loft has two good sized bedrooms and a bed in a loft space overlooking the living room. We also loved that there were two full bathrooms, dishwasher, washing machine and well equipped kitchen. One member of our group is into intensive workouts and made great use of the exercise equipment provided in the loft. We were able to use the TV for web based content and enjoyed the speaker systems in the living room and kitchen. The loft is in a residential area away from the noise and bustle of the city. We felt very comfortable walking/running in the neighborhood. Having the driveway was an asset as having a car is a must in this location. We did lots of day trips to beaches, hiking and cultural sites.
Alma was an engaged and thoughtful host. She took us on one of our favorite hikes of the trip to a magical spot which we would never have found without her as our guide. She also met us at her favorite local beach and allowed us to borrow a kayak for the day. We saw her several times for dessert or a drink as well. She was always available to offer assistance with local recommendations or share stories from her own travels. She will even coach you in your Greek cooking if you wish! She was definitely full service. For example, she was able to connect us with a hairdresser who came out to the loft to do on site services for us - at a very reasonable price. When we mentioned needing a cooler, she provided two as well as several freezer packs for the duration of our visit. It was clear that she was invested in giving us an excellent experience.
We feel fortunate to have had a chance to know Alma and enjoy the loft.