Book. This. Place. Now. Everything about Marlene's spot was perfect. You can be at the beach in seconds and the bus stop to the other towns or Heraklion is a five minute walk and only a few euros. But honestly you shouldn't even really leave Kokkini Hani, their beach is pristine, Crystal clear, not overcrowded AND you don't have to pay for it like most of the other beaches.
The room is on top of Marlene's families restaurant that you will definitely want to dine in for sunset. The food is DELISH and the view is DIVINE. It is a true family establishment with every member of the family swimming and fishing daily in the very waters the restaurant faces. They are all incredibly kind, welcoming, helpful and funny!
You'll definitely want to snorkle as the water is filled with colorful life. Try swimming during the sunset, it feels as if the sun itself bleeds into the water around you to make the water even warmer.
Anyway, don't waste your time any longer, just pull the trigger and book Marlene's spot.