I had a good experience at Nikos's place. The hotel is just a few minutes away from the beach. The room was modern with a little kitchen, separate bathroom,a balcony and a decent view over the pool area. Unfortunately the pool had already been closed due to low season. A taxi to Heraklion costs around 10€. 20€ to the airport. The communication with Nikos and his brother was excellent. Due to the proximity to the beach and all the restaurants and bars, I can recommend this place to other travelers in Heraklion