Our expectations were already high for our stay from reading previous reviews - and we weren't disappointed. The apartment was fabulous - scrupulously clean, comfortable furnishings, everything worked as it should do, and with balconies for catching the sunshine at every time of day with wonderful views across the bay.
There was a choice of sandy beaches just minutes away, and we found some swimming off rocks nearby with great privacy. The local park was great for jogging around (the paved, circular inner path through pine woods is 0.9km long and fairly flat) and the supermarket and other shops were very close at hand when needed.
Chania Old Town was lovely - we recommend in particular the Chania Sailing Club at the far end of the harbour which serves good food and drinks at very reasonable prices, whilst being sheltered from the (inevitable) breeze and with views of the harbour. We also explored Rethinmo, which was even smarter than Chania and only an hour's distant by car.
For mountain scenery we recommend the short drives through the orange groves to Meskla (fabulous, cheap food at La Bamba, Fournes), and also though a most spectacular and beautiful wooded gorge to Therisso
In all, a wonderful choice of location, with the loveliest of hosts - nowhere else have we met with such hospitable care and interest, epitomised by the delicious Greek breakfast that we shared with Sia on our first morning.
Thank you, Manos and Sia, for making us so welcome, and to Crete for a fabulous holiday!