The apartment and the area around is just like described by Manos. The sea is close to the flat and there is a beautiful beach with enough shadow places. In the next city (10 minutes by car) can be found everything important (like food, restaurants etc.)
The flat is also a good startling for sightseeing (palace of Knossos, Heraklion, aquarium, water park).
Manos was very courteous and helpful (for example he picked us up from the airport by himself). Especially for Germans Inge who lives next door is also always a good contact person for information.