We stayed here for 5 nights and loved it! Maria is the perfect host, easy to communicate with and a social and kind person. She was always available and provided us with local tips on where to eat and what to do in Rethymno, which was great, as it was our first visit to both the city and the island of Crete. The hospitality was remarkable; when we arrived she had left us some basic groceries, as well as homemade local food and wine made by her family. After a long journey it was amazing to be greeted with homemade pies! We also had the pleasure of meeting her parents, that live next door and we felt very welcome. The flat itself was very clean and delicate. It is exactly as shown on the photos, the balcony was lovely in the evenings. The A/C is located in the living room, but it was not a problem, as we were given a standing fan to put in the bedroom at night. Do not hesitate to ask Maria if you are missing something, she is always there to help and make sure you’ll have a great stay! We felt like we were staying with friends and will warmly recommend both Maria and the flat!