Had a really hard time writing this review because Ioannis and Andreas were so incredibly nice and helpful, but ultimately felt I needed to give honest feedback.
Pros: Again, Ioannis and Andreas were great hosts. Andreas was very communicative and responded quickly to any questions/concerns that we had. Ioannis, while doesn't speak English, made us feel right at home. He came out on his motorcycle to find us and guide us to the apartment because we arrived in the evening! We also ran into Ioannis while in Agios Nikolaos and he invited us to sit with him and his friends and enjoy some raki and some snacks. The views from the apartment were amazing! It is also in a good location - a 7 minute walk on a paved path to a few restaurants and a beach and a quick 10 minute drive to Agios Nikolaos. There is also a lovely beach a 3 minute drive away.
Cons: The space was a bit cramped for 2 people with luggage. It had a boat house type feel. The bathroom is tiny, right next to bed, and not sound proof... so make sure you're very comfortable with whoever you're sharing the room with :) Also, there were no toiletries (e.g. shampoo, body soap) - just an old used bar of hand soap. There was also a bit of a bug problem - ants on the ground which then migrated to the bed. The screens on the windows had holes in them so bugs could get in. Construction on the apartment seemed like it was a home project - fan had electrical tape holding in wires at the base and shower was questionably installed. My husband took a shower and said he felt dirtier afterwards. We were a bit bummed that the alcohol dispenser in the wall was not actually functioning (tubes behind it were not connected to anything) as this was originally in the apartment listing as a highlight and one of the reasons we picked this place. (That said, there was a bottle of wine included in our fridge.)
To be fair, we didn't bring these issues up to Andreas during our stay since we were only there for 1 day (2 nights). I'm sure he would have tried to rectify whatever he could have. Ioannis was also very courteous in refunding us for 1 night because the ferry strikes in Greece prevented us from getting to Crete on time.
If you're looking for a basic no frills place away from the crowds, this rental fits the bill.