The view was more than we expected: truly beautiful. The room itself also exceeded our expectations, tastefully and carefully furnished and VERY clean, much cleaner than you have any right to expect from airbnb. It is also more spacious than the photos convey. There were a few minor shortcomings such as a wi-fi signal that didn't always reach us (room 5 is high up) in our room, intermittent hot water and parking that, though always available, required some degree of skill. These things are to be expected and more a characteristic of Crete itself than of Bella Vista Apartments. The hosts and in particular Chris' mother Efi are friendly, welcoming and helpful. Both Efi and Chris speak English and Greek, Efi also speaks Italian very well. Chris is quick to respond to emails and very kind too.
Insomma, the place is highly recommended because it is well located, well kept, run by kind people and very good value.