If you're looking for a unique, authentically Greek place to stay in Crete, this is the spot! A beautiful loft space with cobblestone walls, fully stocked kitchen, AC, and piles of books on Crete (or, Kriti!) for those looking to learn more about the island. Nikolaos was the SWEETEST. He made us homemade pizza and cheese pies for our arrival (which ended up being such a gift, as our ferry arrived late and we were starving), and stocked the kitchen with local beers, Greek coffee and snacks, and more. He recommended a few local spots in Heraklion and even let us keep our bags there after checkout on our last day so we could make the most of our last few hours. There's also a washer (no dryer, but there are drying wires outside) so it was a great place for us to stay on our last few days. The apartment is a 10-15 minute walk from the main Heraklion center with all the shops and bars (the flea market there has the best souvenirs hands down). The alleyways can be dark at night, but we ultimately felt very safe - most of the folks in this area are families or young people. 10/10 would recommend!