Simply amazing! Maria's warmth, hospitality and generous spirit made this trip even more special than I could have imagined. The flat is absolutely lovely (just as pictured) in a perfect location in Old Town; just a 2 minute walk to great restaurants and the beautiful waterfront, yet surprisingly quiet so conducive to a restful night's sleep in the big, comfy bed. Even more impressive is how Maria has made it a warm extension of her home, with everything you need including a kitchen well stocked with coffee, tea, snacks, fruit, raki, etc--she even gave us a welcome gift of homemade bread, biscuits and jam after she met us at the bus station and walked us to the flat! We trusted her judgement on restaurant recommendations and had delicious meals every time (one we'd add to the list for something a little different is the Well of the Turk). We appreciated her insights on celebrating Easter in Chania and how we could best participate in the biggest holiday of the year there. Somehow she found the perfect balance of leaving us to enjoy our holiday on our own yet she was accessible whenever we had a question (the flat is separate/private and she/her family live upstairs). I would highly recommend staying at Maria's flat to experience true Cretan hospitality in an ideal setting. Maria, thank you thank you thank you!