Manolis arranged the airport transfer for all five of us and Pavlos, his brother, met us at the apartment. He made us very welcome and even although it was after 11pm when we arrived, he walked with us to the village so that we could get something to eat at one of the many restaurants in the Square. He gave us his mobile number so that we could call him if necessary.
The apartment was perfect! Spacious, stylish and kitted out with everything we needed. Because it was so hot (in July), we spent most of the time outdoors on the balcony with the pool - very much appreciated for cooling off in!
The location is perfect; there are bakeries and mini markets within a few minutes walk and the Square is filled with excellent restaurants and with the great exchange rate this year, it was cheaper to eat out all the time! The people in Old Hersonissos are very friendly and welcoming and the village is very picturesque - in our opinion it was the prettiest of the three villages in the area. We ventured into the resort (took a taxi) as well and although it is very busy and touristy, we found lovely sea front restaurants where the food was, again, excellent!
We would highly recommend the apartment and Old Hersonissos especially if you want a break away from the tourist trail and want to experience real Cretan culture and hospitality.
Thanks for the use of your apartment, Manolis, we will definitely be back!