Giannis' house is a very nice place in Stavros, a small village with a beautiful beach just 20min driving away from Chania city center. The welcome from Giannis was very warm and he provided us a delicious Raki, fruits, olives and some sweets. This was very nice and we did not expect this before. Giannis was also very helpful with giving tips where to go and was very interested what we have done. The house itself has plenty of space for up to 6 people, 2 bathrooms with shower, a very nice garden, surrounding balconies, a very well equipped kitchen and air condition on the ground level. We missed nothing. And also, if you like, there is a room with several fitness equipment.
It is 20min by car from Chania city center in an area with other houses next to it, all people we have seen there were always friendly. You have some dogs in the neighbor houses but the barking is just for some seconds. The beach is in 15min walking distance, has very nice clear water (I have seen a sea turtle there) and was, when we visited at beginning of September, nearly empty. A nice and relaxed beach bar with foods, drinks and sun beds you can use. Stavros itself has a few nice taverns, Giannis recommended some good ones and 2 mini markets. Bigger super markets can be reached after 10min by car in Chania city direction.
We would like to come back when coming back to Crete and thank Giannis for all.