We had such a great time in Villa Sonja! The apartment looks even better than in the pictures. It is newly built and very modern. Furniture, beds and everything else was new and of great quality. All the little touches (e.g. scented towels) added to the high quality feel of the place too.
The view from the front terrace (and from the living room where there is a big sliding door which opens to the terrace) was fantastic. The noise from the road did not bother us. The pool is bigger than we expected looking at the pictures, there was plenty of space to swim and relax. And most of the time it was only us at the pool! It is also lovely lit in the evening. Sandy beaches with plenty of infrastructure (beach bars, sun loungers etc) are literally a 2 minute walk away. A perfect place for a relaxing holiday.
The location is fantastic for exploring with the centre of Chania being a few minute car ride away (or about 15-20 minutes on the bus which stops maybe 50 meters from the apartment). There are a few shops 1 minute from the apartment, a few restaurants including a pizza place, beach bars, a cafe and traditional Greek food restaurants 2 minutes away.
The hosts were really lovely too. We were greeted with fresh fruit and a bottle of wine. They kept checking if we needed anything but were not intrusive in any way.
This was our 4th time in Crete and I have yet to come across a nicer place than this apartment. I will be recommending Villa Sonja to all my friends.