I lived in this apartment for almost 2 months during the summer of 2022, and I can't recommend staying here enough! Firstly, the apartment feels even bigger than the pictures give it credit for, and all of the facilities work well. The bedrooms are spacious and have great storage, the balconies are lovely, and the kitchen is great with a coffee maker, tea kettle, and panini press. Secondly, the location can't be beat. It is a minute walk from the nearest bus stop that you can take to the beach, a quarter mile walk from the bigger bus station to go to other cities, right around the corner from lots of restaurants and shopping, and a 5-10 minute walk from the fortress for the most fantastic sunset. Lastly, Maria is a wonderful host. I was a young woman living alone here for the majority of my time, and I felt so safe and cared for. Maria will go out of her way to make sure you have everything you need while also completely respecting your privacy. This place felt like home to me and I was sad to leave once my time was over in Heraklion!