Cottage vacation rentals in Decentralized Administration of Crete

Amazing terrace, felt private and had nice views on the sea and mountains. Great communication with the host.

Such a beautiful home, with an amazing view of the mountains! Perfect view of the Milky Way at night from the private balcony. The home was extremely clean and well decorated. The air conditioning was modern, functional and very welcoming after long days at the beach. The bed was soft and very comfortable. If you don’t mind narrow, winding roads up the mountain, it is the perfect place to stay! 40 minutes drive to Chania, and within 2 hours drive of most major, popular beaches. Nikos was very kind, responsive, and welcoming. Thanks to his hospitality, my stay in Crete was an outstanding experience!

Flawless accommodation, beautiful little house tastefully renovated. The jacuzzi is very nice especially at this time of year when the temperature drops quickly after dark! We thank the hosts for their special touches. Ideal for staying a few days with family! Only small negative point, the main road of the village is a little busy in front of the accommodation (do not hesitate to close the gate with children!) However, once inside it is very well soundproofed.

We had a wonderful time in the house and felt totally comfortable from the beginning. The surroundings and the views are simply fantastic. The pool is indescribable. It's really a great place to relax and unwind. At first, we only wanted to stay for a week, but then even extended the stay. Thanks to the great host, that wasn't an issue. Thank you for this wonderful holiday experience. I'm sure we'll be back ;-).

Heike was a perfect host. We could contact her at any time. Everything was correct.

The villa is beautifully situated in a dead end street on the mountain of the small village of Armenoi. Everything is well maintained, clean and atmospheric. All sanitary functions are very well maintained, the kitchen is good incl. Dishwasher and the sleeping areas maintained. The grill worked flawlessly and coal and lighter were ready. The communication with Elina was great, very helpful and attentive. A car is indispensable if you want to go to the sea ( 8 min. Travel time to Kalyves ). I would come back anytime and therefore recommend it with a clear conscience.

Beautiful location in the heart of Crete - easy to get anywhere on ghe island from here. Very quiet and private small mountain village, very comfortable homw that was very clean and perfectly furnished. Stavros was an amazing host , very attentive (but not interruptive), brought us multiple local delights & fresh produce. This is a fantastic place to comfoortanly relax without being too far away from all of the action on the beaches. Highly recommend!

This is my family’s second time staying with casa magnolia and believe me when I say you really will not find a more generous, loving, and friendly family who genuinely care about your comfort and want to show you the beautiful hospitality that Crete is known for. We were overjoyed to see them again and are very thankful that this family has chosen to share their little paradise on earth with the world. The home is spotless clean, organized, beautifully decorated and in a countryside location that is unique and breathtaking. The owners, without asking, went out of their way to buy us essential groceries and prepare delicious local food and drink for when we arrived. We are grateful for this! Bed linens are of high quality and freshly laundered professionally and were much appreciated after a long day out and about in Chania. Bathrooms are exceptionally clean and so is the rest of the house. We will never hesitate to visit again and hope to do so in future because of this family. ❤

Our stay in Agios Ioannis at Luisa’s traditional Cretan cottage was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had! How to sum it up in one review… To start, Luisa was so friendly and helpful when it came to giving us directions to get to the remote village, a flexible check-in time, and TONS of local recommendations. The house itself was spectacular. The patio views of the mountains and sea were absolutely breathtaking and the garden was a private and lovely spot to spend our mornings in. Truly a sacred place, we felt very at home and loved the traditional charm and being so close to nature. We were still within a 15 minute drive to lots of great beaches, restaurants, markets, and hikes, despite being so high up in the mountains. Luisa provided us with everything we needed to have a very special getaway, even inviting us over for dinner in our last night. Cannot thank her enough. If you are looking for the perfect place to experience Crete, this is it! We cannot wait to return!

Everything was fine :)

The cottage is a truly lovely accommodation situated in a calm neighbourhood right by the beach. The beautiful garden with olive trees is a highlight, we had a great time eating breakfast on the sunny terrace. The cottage itself is small but very cozy, perfect for a couple. It has everything you need to cook simple meals. There is also an outdoor shower, and space to park the car in the shade on the property. Highly recommended!

We had a great stay and can’t wait to go back!!

We stayed at the cottage at the end of September during our Honeymoon trip to Crete. The place is a jewel nestled into the hillside, with a beautiful view of Falassarna and the northwest coast, especially at sunset. I agree with other reviews that the photos don't do it justice - it's a quaint and lovely place. It had everything we needed during our stay, including a well stocked kitchen, linens/towels, toiletries, and a ceiling fan + air conditioning in the large bedroom. The place was also perfectly clean! The location is great too - a less than 10 minute drive to Falassarna beach, and in the evenings, you can walk to some of the nearby restaurants, or drive a little further for more delicious options. But by far the greatest thing was our host/neighbor Irene. She was incredibly helpful, friendly, welcoming, and gave us tips for places to eat and visit during our stay. She made the place feel like home :) We highly recommend this place and hope to visit again!

The beautiful house made of traditional natural stone is idyllically located in the middle of a large olive grove. On all sides around the house there is the possibility to use sunny or shady places at the house. In the evening we enjoyed the concert of the cicadas. The decor and amenities are comfortable and tasteful, comfortable beds and good kitchen amenities. We immediately felt comfortable. Yiorgos lovingly informed us about everything and gave us many great tips. The house is close to the sea, to small villages and you can quickly reach beautiful hiking trails. Don't miss the circular trail to the oldest olive tree. A really recommended vacation home.

We had a wonderful time at Stefanie and Zacharias' Olive House. Surrounded by olive trees, we enjoyed the tranquility on the one hand, and we also appreciated the walking distance to the village of Agia Galini. The place was very well maintained, tastefully and comfortably furnished and had everything to offer that we could wish for as self-catering guests - especially in the kitchen. Hikes and beach visits were possible from the house. We also drove to the Triapetra hike once. Communication with the hosts was very pleasant from the start. The personal exchange on site as well as the encounters with the little dog Lucie, who came to greet us from time to time, made us feel welcome and at home. Finally, we would like to thank Stefanie and Zacharias very much for their care and hospitality.

Everything was done with heart, really warm welcome, full fridge, homemade cake. We noticed all the lovely details, hand embroidered bed linen, neat garden, bathrooms filled with products etc. We felt great in this house and can only recommend this address. The location away from the tourist hustle and bustle allowed us to take a break , there are tavernas and restaurants nearby, and the beautiful beach of Phalassarna is just around the corner. We'd love to come back, thanks for everything

The cottage has a rustic feel with all the modern conveniences. We wish we could have stayed longer.

We absolutely loved the house and our holiday here. The location is really beautiful, it’s the last house at the end of the village and therefore surrounded by nature. There are some planes that fly across (as other reviews stated as well), but that didn’t bother us at all. The house itself is super clean and has everything you need. There is plenty of space in the kitchen. Its decoration is modern (in a “clean” way, which we really liked) and has a charming vibe, with light and wooden elements. We especially enjoyed the outside part. There is a pool with plenty of chairs to relax and to enjoy the sun. The location is a bit secluded so it’s helpful to have a car to get around (which you can park right outside the house), eventho you can also walk into the next village (which is about 20-30 minutes by foot). A big thank you goes out to Dimitris. He was super helpful and there for us anytime. It was super easy to contact him and he gave us all the information we needed. Thank you!

We loved our stay. The location is superb. We also love the visiting goose and duck who were very tame. The house is equipped with all you need and is very clean. We didn't want to leave.

A great place with a beautiful deserted beach. I recommend it for those looking for peace and contact with nature.

What a perfect stay. We stayed at Doxa's home for a month and it was absolutely wonderful. If I could give it 10 stars I would! The location was perfect either for staying close to home and wandering down to the beach or to check out the great local restaurants. It is also centrally located and a close drive to Chania. We loved having it as our home base and then would make day trips out to the area of Kissamos, and other beautiful beaches like Elafonisi, Falasarna, Lake Kournas. The home was spacious, elegant, and meticulously clean. We loved having the beautiful big BBQ and had many nights under the stars, amidst Doxa's lovely olive tree garden. The home has all of the amenities you need for a beach stay, including toys for children, beach umbrellas, a washer and dryer, beach towels. As a host, Doxa embodies the beautiful generosity of the Greek people. Everything from the welcome basket, her responsive messages, and her kind and welcoming demeanour made us feel so at home!

Our stay in Crete with Evi & Giorgos was flawless. They gave us a very warm welcome, greeted us personally, despite an unplanned delay. They explained everything to us in detail, gave us tips on the surrounding area, told us exciting stories and were always quick to help us out. The villa is beautifully furnished with attention to detail. The kitchen is superbly equipped. The two bedrooms consisted of a double bed and two bunk beds. The beds were perfectly adequate and very cosy, you just shouldn't have any snoring flatmates 😄 The terrace and pool are super nice and great for relaxing. We were lucky that the second studio was not booked when we visited. So we had the whole terrace to ourselves. The beach is just a 20-minute walk away, and and there are cafés (tip: Mr Bean) and small mini-markets along the way. However, it is generally worth hiring a car. Ask Evi & Giorgos, if you need one 😉 In summary, our stay was worth every penny and we would definitely come back!

One of the nicest places we've stayed so far! The little house is secluded, complete tranquility & deceleration! We enjoyed the days here, the terrace under the house invites you to lie in the sun, read and enjoy the view. The view is amazing, even from bed. The path is adventurous and not for the faint of heart by car - extremely steep and more for ATVs, but we also managed with a small rental car. The kitchen is well equipped and everything you need is there. It's about a 15-minute walk to Mochlos! Very recommended to anyone looking for peace and quiet!

We loved staying at Notos. Great view. Peaceful surroundings, punctuated only be nature. The house was very clean and lots of nice touches like olive oil and Aspa’s mum’s delicious liquour. Very good communication. Two villages walking distance with typical Greek tavernas. Thank you!