The apartment of Elina is very beautiful and well situated in Kalyves near the beach (max. 10 min walk). There are also some good restaurants and supermarkets in short walking distance. We loved the large balcony with sea view and the cozy interior. Elina even provided some food for breakfast and drinks for us. The area around is quiet (in october). Just the dogs in the neighbourhood are a bit annoying as they bark quite often. With a car at your disposal Kalyves is a good starting point for trips to Chania and Rethymno as well as for the long beaches of the north coast and for hiking tours to different gorges. We totally recommend a stay here!