Manos is an excellent host. He is knowledgeable about not only Heraklion but also most of Crete. The apartment is very clean and comfortable. He provided us with local and Crete maps for our use. The area is very safe and the locals friendly. There is a fruit and vegetable stand at the corner. The supermarket and bakery are only a block away. It is a 3 minute walk to the coast. About 15-20 into downtown. There was plenty of street parking available. The bus station is about 10 minutes. Overall a great experience.