My stay at the apartment was very nice and relaxing. I did not meet Stathis, but his mother, Mary, was very friendly and welcoming. She picked me up and dropped me off at the bus stop for both my arrival and departure. She offered me cookies, fresh squeezed pomegranate juice, coffee, etc and was very accommodating. She even set me up on a tour of Crete. The apartment is a little far off the beaten path but very nice for a relaxing weekend away. Great to unplug from everything. There is a very nice quiet bay just steps away and great restaurants in about a 10 minute walk. I did not have a car during my stay but I would suggest having one as it is quite a distance from most attractions in Crete. All in all it was a very unique experience and I will not forget the kindness of Stathis' mother.