FANTASTIC! Sofia was a very kind and generous host and the apartment was perfect! It's a short, direct walk (~7 minutes or so) on democracy Avenue from The Square and in a safe area. I was immediately taken by how modern, clean, and safe the apt is; you need a key to enter the building and the door to the apt itself has five deadbolts. It was impeccably clean upon arrival and I didn't feel like I was living in someone's space, which I appreciated. She had a working heater, small fridge, electric kettle, Nescafé espresso machine, and a panini press, as well as clean utensils and cups available for use. It really felt like a one bedroom hotel room with all of the amenities of an apartment, but at a much cheaper rate than the actual hotels here. If I were staying longer and needed to prepare all of my meals, I definitely would've been able to cook comfortably in the apartment. There are also a lot of cafés nearby as well as bakeries and grocery stores. The view from the kitchen was beautiful and indeed a rare sight in Heraklion. It's a gem for a great deal with a wonderful host! If or when I return to Heraklion, I would definitely stay in Sofia's place again! I highly recommend that you book this apartment if you are looking to stay in Heraklion!!!