Staying at the apartment was a delightful surprise and treat - pictures cannot capture how stunningly beautiful the sparkling, clear waters that lap just below your balcony. I so thoroughly enjoyed tripping from my balcony to the back garden, to lie out, and then down the short steps to the cove's sparkling water for a morning swim. All of this peace and serenity was complimented by Costa and Maria, the most generous of hosts. Their warmth was as delightful a treat as Maria's cookies :) I felt privileged to be a part of their home and see the friendly face of Crete. Highly recommend!