The place is in every way amazing and hosts are exceptionally nice and helpful people. View from the terrace is breathtaking and poolside is very nice. When we arrived to the Aptera bus stop, there was Georges father (one of the most warmhearted men I've ever met) waiting for us with his car and gave us a lift to the apartment where there was all kinds of local goods waiting for us; fruits, feta cheese, coffee, jams... Aptera is a beautiful little village with amazing mountain views, beautiful nature, couple good tavernas and truly nice people. We spent there more than a week and got along very well even with out a car. Buses to Chania, Souda, Rethymno, Kalives, Heraklion etc. go every hour and costs just an euro or two. Apartment also includes two good mountain bikes with witch it was easy to go to nearby villages; Kalives, Stilos.. I would definitely recommend this place!!