Location perfect, right in the thick of the Old Town, but quiet sleeping. Plenty of space and a variety of spaces. Great for families. Good entertainment amenities. Wifi excellent. Hot water endless, shower upstairs the best.
We had such a warm welcome from the whole family and their responses to glitches were fast and effective (some previous guests had unplugged the satellite antenna).
Some local gems that we found included the Saganos Wine Shop, very close by, that provided a wide array of the emerging local wines along with informative guidance. Joyce at that shop steered us to a great restaurant called Hasika on Agios Varvara street, just off the main pedestrian way, which provides an excellent take on rustic Cretan cuisine. It became our go to place, a far cry from the endless tourist tavernas that are in abundance near this rental. We also liked To Pigadi, Raki ba Raki, a less formal branch of the upscale Avli, and particularly Maria’s Home Cooking way out at the eastern beaches past the marina. Old school, you go to the kitchen and choose your meal.
Markidis Travel provided us with a wonderful, intimate small bus excursion to the South Coast beach towns. They were so generous and charming. If you get to take the Real Greece tour Kostas will play his lyre and educate you about traditional Cretan music.
Of the three northern Cretan cities I think Rethymno has the best combination of history, architecture, beaches, hospitality, centrality and just the right scale to make for a fulfilling Cretan experience and this apartment will facilitate and enhance the experience.