Demitri and his family were wonderful hosts. We rented a penthouse apartment that vastly exceeded our expectations.
The view is stunning. The balcony overlooks the Aegean Sea and the main boardwalk in town. Beautiful sunrises and was more quiet than we expected for being in a relatively busy area. There’s countless restaurants and shops within walking distance. Many places to accommodate excursions across the entire island.
Pro tip: If you want to experience the sandy beaches and island excursions from Crete, you will need to book these several weeks in advance.
We were able to book an excursion on a yacht which involved snorkeling and beautiful views of the northern coast along Crete. And another fabulous tour with a safari group.
As far as the property, it far exceeded what we anticipated. The hot tub was clean and cozy. The outdoor kitchen was gorgeous and had a small fridge, microwave, grill, coffee pot, sink, stove, waffle maker and a cute garden.
Indoors the AC unit runs if all doors are closed which we needed often due to high temperatures but it ran well and we stayed cool when inside.
The room is about 4 flights to walk up and no elevator so we had some exercise each trip out and back.
We would highly recommend this scenic property and the professional and welcoming hosts! They also own a small market downstairs which was very convenient. We purchased snacks and random items often.
With such an amazing experience we look forward to returning someday and getting to experience more of Crete. There’s so much to see and do!