I stayed at Manos ' place for three nights during a business travel. I can't think of a better host. Manos' hospitality it amazing, he's an accommodating guy, friendly and reliable. A proud Cretan who told me lots about the history of Heraklion and Crete and can also give you good advice what to do in the city and the surroundings. The evening we spent outside of a bar and in a tavern with music and the palpable joy of life of the people there I will remember for some time, despite the amounts of Raki. Regarding his place, I loved the original and very cozy style, it's neat and clean and the roof terrace is amazing for sitting in the sun. And also liked it a lot that, despite the house is very close to the city centre, you don't notice tourist crowds at all. It's quiet and reclusive, yet you only have to walk 10min to the very center and 15min to the beautiful port. I can highly recommend you to stay at his house and I will definitely do so when I return to Crete one day.