This was our first trip anywhere in Greece. We chose Plakias on the south west cost of Crete, and I'm so glad we did as the weather was stunning, for October, as was Crete itself. The Sea View apartments were a lucky find, too. They are clean, modern, light, good value and have a view of the sea, as the name suggests, which is about a three minute walk away. The staff there are friendly and cheerful.
We had the ground floor corner apartment which also gave us a secluded sun terrace, in addition to the patio area that runs along the front of the ground floor apartments, which is where we'd eat breakfast. There is a bakers at the bottom of the hill, near the sea front, that doesn't seem to close. A morning walk down there to get fresh croissants for breakfast became a daily ritual.
Would happily go again. October seems to be the perfect time - the weather was perfect, the number of tourists has reduced a lot, and the facilities are all still open.