We originally booked our week’s stay at The Sunshine Loft for September 2020, but covid-19 meant we we couldn’t travel then, so Katiana & Pantelis kindly rescheduled our week at no extra charge, and we were thrilled make it there exactly one year later.
Their communication before and during our stay was brilliant - very friendly and helpful - Pantelis met us when we arrived, and the lovely welcome gift of Cretan wine, local savoury pastries and a huge watermelon was generous and thoughtful.
The property was perfect for the two of us: in a nice neighbourhood, next to a leafy park where families met and kids played, just 5 minutes walk to Nea Chora beach (long, sandy and lovely for sunny swims in the beautiful clear waters), and just 10 minutes walk to The Old Port & The Venetian Harbour. There are a few well-stocked mini marts just a minute away, and the big supermarket is less than 10 minutes walk.
The Loft’s interior is great - a light and airy bedroom with a huge, comfortable bed, a nice bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries, and a kitchen with all the basic items and appliances you need to self cater (if you don’t want to visit the hundreds of great restaurants on your doorstep!).
But the best feature has to be the terrace with panoramic views - the beautiful Aegean Sea to the North, stunning mountains to the South, glimpses of the Old Town to the East, and the rosy glow of the sunset to the West. The newly-fitted electric shade makes it comfortable to sit outside all day, and into the evenings - and we did!!
This was our first time to Crete and Chania, but we hope to return soon.
And fingers crossed, Katiana and Pantelis will let us stay at Sunshine Loft again.