We have just had a great stay in Sia's apartment in Daratsos and absolutely loved it, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
The apartment was lovely, spacious, very clean, nicely furnished and with everything we needed. 4 balconies and the most amazing views. It is perfectly situated in a quiet residential area, 10 mins walk from a great sandy beach (there are in fact 3 beaches within easy walking distance) 10 mins walk from bus stops (taking you to Chania town - 15 mins journey time) and 10/15 mins walk from large well stocked supermarkets and also restaurants, (see our faves below) we did not have a car and it was not a problem at all.

Sia is a real sweetie and she and her husband made us very welcome, hosting us for a yummy breakfast one morning and providing us with a map of the area and all the information we needed. Both keen runners and we even got to see the Olympic torches they carried.
Restaurants we liked were - in order of preference
Forum Suites & apartments - not cheap, but very nice for a drink when you come off Golden Beach and delicious food.
Xenios Place - reasonably priced and very good food, a slightly longer walk, take the coast road along by the park and it's accross the big car park on the left.
The Pagoda- reasonably priced, nice food (Moussaka is really good) down by the park and football ground.