It was our first airbnb apartment.
The location of the apartment is good enough even if you don't rent a car. There is a rocky beach 1 min walk from the apt (just straight) and sandy well-organized beach of the hotel is a bit right. But I should say that it is usually windy here so it is a bit difficult to swim with a baby because of the waves. Near the apartment there is a mini-market and taverna Vigla (unforunately, we found it open only twice) and Corali. Another good taverna Ilios is about 10 minutes walk. Also there is a big hotel. The apt is very close to the national road with bus stops to Rethymno city (30-40 min) to the right and to Panormo village (10-15 min) to the left.
The apartment is very big, comfortable and good equipped (there is even coffee machine, blender). It has two big terraces with flowers and sea view where is very pleasant to eat. There is also very beautiful cretan pottery which makes this apt very cozy.
But the main feature to tell is about the hosts Vangelia and Nikos and all the family! They are so hospitable that we really felt like we were part of the family! They always gave us fruits and vegetables from the garden, eggs, baking and a lot of other presents. They are so attentive and kind! We missed them a lot.Thanks to Evangelos for good organization and online help with greek language)
I highly recommend this apartment.
Sas efcharisto!
P.S. There are a lot of pets like dogs, cats, chicken, rabbits and it was very interesting for our baby.