We couldn't travel, so my parents went instead and have provided this review: We stayed in Giota's appartment for a week in late July, on holiday exploring Rethymno city and region by hire-car. We would thoroughly recommend it. The accommodation is up the hill from the coast, the location benefitted from being a pleasant temperature (comfortably hot but not stifling); we much enjoyed the location having plenty of open space around. We particularly enjoyed eating our breakfasts on the patio at the front of the house, and our dinners on those evenings when we cooked at the accommodation.. Giota was very helpful which made our holiday even more special. For example her advice on restaurants and tavernas was spot-on: delicious Cretan food. Also, she was very helpful in guiding us regarding live music being performed in the area, which we went to and thoroughly enjoyed. Thoroughly recommended.