Costa and his apartment were spot on! We felt welcomed but not smothered, Costa was so friendly and full of brilliant little tips but left us alone do our own thing, safe in the knowledge that he was always on the end of the phone, should we need him. The place is far enough from the madding crowd to relax but close enough to dive straight into the heart of this buzzing and fascinating town. The Sea couldn't be any closer, the restaurant next door is amazing and our balcony was just a delightful spot to watch the sun go down as we sipped a glass of wine. It's a great spot from which to explore the West of Crete and the old town (a lovely 15 minute walk along the seafront) is wonderful. Maria, Costa's mum, is a force of nature whose generosity and good spirit is matched only by her remarkable baking ability - she's surely a national treasure! The whole thing was a pretty special package at a remarkable price. VERY highly recommended...