Absolutely charming house right in the heart of old town Chania where you want to be! The property is safe and secure, second story behind a metal gate, but on a bustling street (restaurants filled with the locals dining until the wee hours in the morning) and you will definitely hear some noise, especially if you are enjoying the patio space in the evening. We found it absolutely delightful, being “part of” the nightlife while still being cozy at home.
The house itself is charming, very clean and well-stocked with linens and towels, and kitchen essentials. There are two double beds in the main house (one in a private room and one in the living room) which is perfect for families. There is a second house right across the patio with two small connecting bedrooms (a double and a twin). All rooms have good air conditioning - this would be great for teen/preteens that are up for a little adventure. Our young teens opted to stay in the private bedroom, and we were able to put our 7 year old on the floor next to our bed in the living room - using extra linens and a small mattress in the house. We were all perfectly happy and slept well.
There is one bathroom, with a small tub and hand-held shower. It is certainly not luxurious, but it feels like absolute heaven after a hot day touring Crete, and a small sacrifice for such a perfect property in such a perfect location. You may want to bring your own soap or shampoo/conditioner if you are particular.
Manos, the host was absolutely wonderful. We did not meet with him, but exchanged several emails about our arrival time and with questions about Samaria Gorge. He was very helpful, with fabulous tips for parking, dining, and attractions, and even created a Google Map overlay with local information. Every time we had a question, he was super prompt and provided great information.
Overall, this was a great place for our family to stay. If you want a place in old town Chania, you will be very pleased with this one!