Ioannis is a very warm hearted and hospitable host! Even though he only knows little English, he is open and communicative, always trying to make Cretan life and culture accessible to his guests. He often invited us to come up for a drink or something to eat and introduced us to his friends.
The accommodation is located right at a cliff, offering a breathtaking view over the ocean and on the sunrise every morning. It becomes very warm in the morning, but that was no problem for us, as we either directly took a jump into the sea from our direct access to the water or went for tours to beaches close by quite early. The advantage is, that it is shady and comfortable in the afternoon when you come back.
The next town is Agios Nikolaos, that offers nice restaurants ( tip: Creta embassy garden restaurant) and bars.
We had a lovely time at Ioannis’s place and definitely can recommend this very special apartment if you like to experience true Greek life instead of pure tourism!