Reviews of Joanna Apartments

We had the best impressions from our stay here! A cozy apartment with everything you need, a lovely little garden on the territory where you can have dinner, extremely attentive and friendly owners, just a 1-minute walk to the sea, an air conditioner that cools the room in three minutes, and regular cleaning with fresh bed linen and towels. Joanna Apartments became a pleasant part of our journey! Before arriving, we had some concerns about the air conditioning and mosquitoes, but everything turned out perfectly fine! We definitely recommend choosing this place! We wish the owners prosperity and all the very best! With warm greetings from Ukraine, Anastasia and Anna

The owners are very welcoming and helpful, always ready to answer questions. The apartment is spacious for 2 people and the bed was very cozy. The beach is only 2min walk so super easy to reach, that‘s why we booked it in the first place and because the photos were lovely. There are a lot of stores and supermarkets nearby and if you have a little car (we had a Skoda Citigo), it fits into the tiny narrow road around the apartment and we were allowed to park in the garden. The AC works very well. About Agia Pelagio: its a nice and calm beach (the bay is nicely wind-safe), lots of sealife: octopus, squids, firefish, sea urchins, etc. Great running opportunities around. The sand chairs on the beach cost 10€ with umbrella, but people take them probably first thing in the morning and you got to hunt for these things 😅

We got an apartment on the „back“ side (=not street side) which meant, that our balcony was facing (literally blocked by) the next house directly, there was no view whatsoever other than the white brick wall 1m away. This was misleading on Booking as none of the photos mention this. We hoped for a room switch but the street rooms were all taken. So we put out the chairs to the little back path to see some sun in the morning. Due to the position of the apartment, there is very little daylight and we had to have the lamps on all the time. Although we stayed for 6 nights (considering previous reviews here I would say thats a longer stay), there was no cleaning utensils in the kitchen (like sponge or liquid). Upon asking, they came the next day. But still, you‘d expect that.

I can definitely recommend these apartments as the best value for money! The host, Manolis, was always available and responsive. He provided detailed information about the best routes from the airport and helped organize the return transfer. The ride was very comfortable — a clean, air-conditioned car with a punctual and polite driver. I wish I could leave him a separate positive review here! As for the apartment: I had a single occupancy in a two-level unit. Ground floor: fully equipped kitchen (fridge, kettle, electric stove, toaster, coffee maker, set of dishes), air conditioning, a small terrace with a drying rack and a table with chairs. My windows faced a lovely neighboring hotel with beautiful greenery — highly recommend this view. Upper floor: a bedroom with two single beds. Note that there are stairs leading to the bedroom, which may be important for some guests.

A couple of suggestions to make the stay even better: A hairdryer would be a great addition (maybe available upon request, but I didn’t ask as my friends had their own), It would also be helpful to include a sponge and dishwashing liquid in the kitchen — a small detail, but it can help guests keep kitchen clean.

Joanna and Manolis were very warm and welcoming. Excellent hosts.

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The location was central but quiet

Noisy air conditioner (low bass hum)

This is a family-run hotel and owners - incredibly nice, helpful, and of good council - make their guests feel welcome. They also constantly make improvements to increase guests' comfort. As for the location, the hotel is at a 2-minute walk to the main beach.

The straff was really nice

It was easy to hear people outside the room

Perfect location - 2 min walk to main beach and 10 to a beautyfull hidden beach. Very clean, cozy place.

Mosquitos can bother in the evening outside. Owner offered some anti mosquito devices for inside. Not a big problem

These cozy apartments you will definitely enjoy during your stay. They are equipped with all of things you might need, they are very well located, you have just 2 minutes walk to the beach and all of bars and restaurants. If you there by a car there is a parking place just nearby (free if you park late haha), let me warn you that you can't really drive just to the apartments by car even Google maps say you. A balcony was my favourite place to chill after the day, sad that we haven't try a yard but let's keep it for the next time as I'll definitely come back:)

Showering makes the bathroom wet as the curtains there don't really work, there are always puddles after. It is also a limited amount of power sockets near beds so take your power strip and you will be fine, this actually a good recommendation even if you stay in five star super expensive hotels. I imagine it might be difficult for someone to go to bathroom during a night because of a stairway.

The Hosts are really kind and helpful! The location is great, beach is 1 minute by foot. The Room is equipped with everything you need! If you wanted to, you could even cook there. Would definately recommend it if you are searching for an uncomplicated stay! Room was very clean and tidy!

Great location, a very quiet street, close to the beach, helpful owners. Joanna and her son helped me with the information about Heraklion, Knossos etc. Super cute accomodation :)

Mosquitos can be really annoying, a net on windows would help. I aksed for a additional repellent, and got it, so it helped.

Location, location, location. Perfect for beach life. Great value for money. Clean, cosy little apartment with downstairs living space and bedroom mezzanine. Plenty of space for 1-2 people. Apartment cleaned daily. Excellent WiFi. Quick access from the front and rear of the apartment. Cosy private area with seating and a table out the back door. Very nice and friendly hosts.

Could have done with an extra towel or two. Hot water didn't seem to work from the kitchen tap. Only a toaster and a hob in the kitchen. A microwave would have been useful to help with the self catering lifestyle.

What a place to stay! What a people!! It’s 11/10!! Thank you for hosting us for a couple of nights!! We’ll deffo come back!!

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It was a lovely apartman, everything was so so close, such as shops, restaurants, though the apartman is located in a really quiet street. The owner lady was helpful and it was not a problem that we arrived in the middle of the night. This accomodation is highly clean. I can recommend it!

Just one thing. I chosed a double bed apartman (we are a couple), but in the room there were two single beds, which were built in the floor, so we could not move them. But it was not a huge problem, we could relax and had enough space.

The beach is for two min from the hotel, markets , cars for rent , restaurants, there is all you need in 100 meters

The hosts were extra ordinary hospitable, We reached there 1:30 AM, and the hosts were still waiting for us to welcome and handed over key with a smile. The room orientation was a true Creten house orientation where you get the flavor of living in Greek way. We were four , cooked , slept without any problems. Kids loved the place as there was enough green space for them to play. The roads around the apartment were no entry for vehicles which is a plus for kids, 3 min walk to the Beach with waves, available supermarkets and loads of resutaurants to try, and nearby safe parking.

Mister Manolis and his mom were very kind and carefull. The atmosphere was very familiar.The house nextdoor has a pool and our children could use it which was great. The garden is lovely and the house îs very closed to the beach. I would come back again. I recommend Joanna Apartments for any tourist who wants a lovely hollidays.

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