Maria was an amazing host! We didn't have the pleasure to meet her, but her friend Nicole greeted us and showed everything in this HUGE beautiful place! We had a welcoming basket of Cretan food and drinks specials on arrival and during our stay Maria left us amazing home cooked food two times! The location is great, especially if you have a car, the only downside is a busy road to cross to go to the beach, and it can be pretty noisy at night, but personally I couldn't be bothered. Probably if you like to enjoy the view and the smell of the sea when you seat outside on a balcony, it might be a bit hard here. I'd definitely recommend Maria's apartment to everybody! Our moms fell in love with it:)