Alkis's apartment is very spacious, very pleasantly decorated and furnished, very clean with a lovely large yard to sit outside (shared but big enough not to feel intruded upon). It is easy to park outside. We loved the area: the apartment is 50 m from the seaside with cafes/restaurants on the other side of the road from the beach. Although obviously it caters for tourists, it still feels like a very local, established family neighbourhood. Alkis recommended Manos's restaurant opposite the little harbour and the food was delicious and the staff were lovely. Again, with a mainly local clientele. It's only a 10/15 minute walk along the sea front to old Charnia which is a beautiful, atmospheric, very manageable place with a brilliant museum. Alkis himself was completely efficient, straightforward and helpful (returning phone calls and texts immediately) and his father was extremely kind, helpful and informative. We loved the apartment and the area and it was a fantastic base to explore western Crete from and very much plan to return next year.