Places to stay in Decentralized Administration of Crete

Where do I start!!? We had such an amazing week at Dimitra’s place. The house has absolutely everything you would need - from the ample outdoor spaces for relaxing and dining, to the cold plunge pool to refresh yourself in the afternoon heat, to the cozy wood fireplace for cooler evenings. The location is fantastic, with easy driving access to Falassarna Beach, Kissamos, Balos Beach and Elafonissi Beach, and walking distance through charming Greek countryside and villages to a few spectacular restaurants and a cafe. Dimitra also went above and beyond to accommodate us, and make us feel welcome, leaving some toys out for young daughter which she absolutely loved! Highly recommend this place, you will love your vacation.

Maria is a fantastic host. She met my husband and me at the bus stop and showed us around the apartment and neighborhood, giving us recommendations for dining and things to do. Her apartment is located in the heart of Old Town just steps away from the waterfront, great restaurants (we especially loved Tamam), and shopping. She stocked the apartment with everything we'd need for our visit, including beach towels, breakfast items, candy, guidebooks, and more. The apartment itself is cozy and comfortable in a charming building. Despite a decent amount of foot traffic nearby, it was quiet at night. We had the best sleep of our 10-day trip to Greece during our three-night stay. I can't recommend Maria's place enough for a visit to Chania!

Die Kommunikation mit Electra war super. Nachdem wir ihr gesagt haben, wann wir ankommen, hat sie uns an der Straße in Empfang genommen und zum Haus begleitet. Dort hat sie uns alle Räumlichkeiten gezeigt, zudem gab’s ein Gastgeschenk. Sie hat uns nützliche Informationen zur Erkundung der Umgebung gegeben. Elektra ist ein sehr gastfreundlicher und liebevoller Vermieter. Das Haus selbst war sauber und die Betten komfortabel. Von der Dachterrasse konnte man das Meer erblicken. Die Unterkunft ist nur zu empfehlen🙂

Very nice Airbnb in a great location walkable to the port, perfect for ferry access. Airbnb was spotless, had a nice balcony and very nice lighting features throughout. Host was quickly responsive & friendly! Thanks for a great stay

Beautiful place, great for families. Lots of toys and even a potty for the kids! Cleaner came mid week which was not necessary but so great. Beach is a 3 min walk. Really need a car to get there which was fine for us! Thanks for everything.

Erster Eindruck: Die Wohnung war sehr ordentlich und einladend. Bad, Küche und Toilette waren so sauber, dass wir nicht einmal die Toilette extra desinfizieren mussten, wie man es sonst oft sicherheitshalber macht – das gab uns sofort ein gutes Hygienegefühl. Es gab weder Schimmel noch Ungeziefer. Im Kühlschrank fanden wir gekühlte Getränke und ein paar Snacks. Auf dem Bett haben wir gut geschlafen; der Boden war so sauber, dass Barfußlaufen kein Problem war. Praktisch fanden wir das dimmbare Licht im Wohnzimmer für den Abend, und die Seife im Bad duftete angenehm. Beim Check-out arbeitete die Reinigungskraft sorgfältig, und die Gastgeberin war freundlich – vergessene Dinge bekamen wir später problemlos zurück. Die Gastgeberin hat einen keine Minute allein gelassen bei Fragen. Das Meer erreicht man in unter 30 Sekunden; über eine Leiter steigt man direkt ins Wasser. Insgesamt eine gepflegte, gut ausgestattete Unterkunft in Agios Nikolaos, die wir gerne weiterempfehlen.

5 nuits chez Barbara's studio , une três belle rencontre avec Iro, réactive à nos essages et très sympathique notre voisine de palier Barbara, très belle personne, toujours prête à nous aider même ci mon anglais est très mauvais, nous sommes arrivés à communiquer ! Chambre très propre, literie impeccable, huile d'olive, 2 dosettes de café, de l'eau fraîche et bien sûr du Raki en guise de bienvenue. C'est un endroit très calme et jolie terrasse pour petit déjeuner Coup de coeur 💓 Merci Barbara et Iro Jean José et Marie

This house is an extremely special place. The view from the balcony into the valley was absolutely stunning, the furnishings are lovely and tasteful, and the recommendations that Apo provided were spot on. The tavern in the village fed us fit to burst, and we couldn’t stop talking about how we hope to return again someday. Thank you for sharing this beautiful space with us ❤️

The pictures don’t do this view justice. It’s breathtaking! The home is gorgeous and the outdoor space is wonderful. It was too cold for us to swim but we still enjoyed time at the beach. Most of the immediate area was already shut down for the season during our stay but there is a lovely area about a mile walk away. We spent a lot of time there enjoying the coffee shops and restaurants. The house and rooms were fantastic and there was more than enough space for everyone to relax. The host was amazing and went above and beyond to help us when we left some glasses at a restaurant. Thank you so much for a great stay!!

Une villa au bout du monde, perchée sur une falaise avec une vue exceptionnelle sur la mer et les montagnes environnantes… idéal pour des vacances paisibles et reposantes, loin du bruit et de l’agitation. Plages sympas à 10 minutes en voiture (Agios Pavlos) et tous commerces nécessaires à 20/25 minutes (Agia Gallini). Nous ne pouvons que recommander !

A beautiful location with lots to do. The house was perfect for what we needed - lovely interior, comfy sofa and bed. Had the most amazing time! Also came with a lovely taxi service - We had George and he was brilliant :) Will definitely be coming again!

This house is absolutely stunning! It is even more impressive in person than in the photos. The view took our breath away every morning ! The house is about 10 minutes from Kissamos which is the small town where we bought food to cook at home. I do advise renting a car to get to the surrounding towns and beaches. The host, Ria, was incredibly communicative prior to our arrival and just as accommodating once we got there. Our flight was delayed and we didn’t arrive until almost midnight. She was so kind to provide us with food and coffee for breakfast as well as some olive oil made from her family’s business. Ria was so welcoming and helpful! We felt very safe and at peace in the house (we visited with our 3 children who are 7, 10, and 11). This was by far our favorite vacation and we look forward to returning! We highly recommend! 🙌🏻

Great brief stay after a late flight into Heraklion. Everything was super clean and comfortable. We loved the space and would recommend to anyone looking to stay close to the port or airport, but note that it is ~25 minutes to the city center.

Our third stay at Solti Ali. We stayed for one week, the beauty, calm and peace are just as fantastic as when we first stayed. This time the wild flowers and butterflies were everywhere. We spent our time between the beautiful terrace at the house and visiting Mochlos for swimming and the great restaurants down there. No need to travel further. A visit to Kathodon in Myrsini too is a must. Maria was a perfect host.

Tolle Unterkunft mit spektakulärer Aussicht - Kommunikation, Check In, Aufenthalt waren super easy! Drumherum wohnen einige Menschen, die auf den Außenbereich schauen können, was uns wegen der wenigen Menschen, die zu der Zeit da waren, nicht gestört hat. Die Unterkunft ist umgeben von einer tollen Landschaft, der E4 geht direkt am Haus vorbei. Allerdings sind die Strecken zu den Wandergebieten wie zB das White Mountain Reservat oder der höchste Berg Kretas nicht unter 2 h mit dem Auto erreichbar. Wir haben uns insgesamt super wohl gefühlt und würden wiederkommen :)

The owners of this place were amazing! They were so nice! The apartment is very clean and organized. The view is absolutely stunning from this place! Recommending everyone to stay here! Would stay here again if we ever visited!