The hospitality "vibe" on the island of Crete is off the charts, but Maria somehow managed to take that lovely vibe up several notches with her lovely 2-bedroom restored home in Chania. My daughter and I were very warmly welcomed into a picture-perfect, charming space, where you have everything you need. Parking is a challenge in Chania, but we had our own private parking space, just around the corner from the house. The small kitchen is well-appointed, with two coffee makers, microwave, dishwasher, cooktop, oven and fridge, plus a thoughtful assortment of cooking and serving ware. We were just a few minutes away from the harbor front and even closer to a 24-hour mini-market and restaurants, so we didn't cook for ourselves, but we could have if we wanted to. The little washer-dryer combo unit worked beautifully, so we didn't have to over-pack for our trip. Maria provides a long and detailed list of recommended "things to do and see" and places to eat, and we took advantage of the recommended "Chania Cooking Class" at Veerna's Kitchen and had an absolutely magical afternoon! And did I mention how lovely the house and the neighborhood are? One of the loveliest and most comfortable places I have ever stayed. Thank you, Maria!