We arrived after midnight, but found everything ready for us - including a welcome drink - thank you! This is a lovely apartment with a stunning roof terrace, where we enjoyed breakfast each morning - which we purchased from the local greengrocer, bakery and supermarket - all a short stroll down the road.

The apartment was spotlessly clean and everything we needed was provided - bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery - all to a high standard. The bakery sells delicious pastries, pies, breads and the best value ice-cream in Crete!

The upstairs sleeping platform, accessed by a spiral staircase, was nicely furnished and for a couple, this could be a romantic getaway. We had our teenage daughters down below, on a day bed and folding bed, so the romance had to be postponed (luckily we were tired from the flight!) However, the apartment was fine for the 4 of us - the a/c kept us all cool and we enjoyed our first 2 days in Crete, staying in this convenient and atmospheric apartment.

Manos left us a map with recommended tavernas and local information. The fish taverna on the beach was AMAZING - you must try this place! An interesting 20 minute stroll into town and you can walk back along the city walls, for a different view of Iraklion. We wished we had a longer time in Crete and definitely recommend this a great place to stay. Manos contacted us to check everything was OK and we felt safe and looked after, even though we didn't meet him this time.