The apartment is in the residential area of Halepa, up above the city yet so accessible by local buses, if you don't wish to hire a car. Taxi from the airport recommended, but make sure you take detailed directions for the taxi driver. The apartment is beautifully cool and the terrace offers fabulous views over the sea and city by day, and is perfect for planet spotting and star gazing at night. The sky is enormous. Georgios met us on arrival and spent plenty of time with us suggesting visits and eating places. He has prepared a very comprehensive visitor guide for excursions. There is no washing machine, but a clothes airer and pegs for drying hand washing are provided on the terrace. There is a cheap and cheerful taverna just 5 minutes walk down the hill (chips with everything!) and a lovely cafe serving a simple breakfast. Two bread shops in the same area, and a supermarket about 10 minutes walk away. Georgios' parents and sister are delightful. Their presence was very welcome yet never intrusive. If you are not a fan of sandy beaches, there is a perfect natural rock swimming pool just down from the cafe. It never felt crowded but we were also never swimming there alone, which was comforting. Plenty of restaurant choices in and around Chania. Last bus back from the centre is at 10.30. Georgios' apartment suited us perfectly, and I wouldn't hesitate to return.