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A charming apartment complex with spacious, clean rooms, saltwater pool and a bar with wifi. The taverna was not open the night I stayed but Sara organised some food for me and also booked a taxi for my departure very early the next morning. The location is a bit out of the way if you don't have a car but it's lovely and quiet and very nice for families. There are beaches and places to get supplies within walking distance as well a bus stop right outside. A very friendly place to stay.

18 jours. Très bien situé (à l'écart des agrégations d'hôtels, de résidences et de restaurants des villages voisins). Très bon accueil (Sara est toujours présente et disponible, ainsi que Lisa). Piscine, plage, calme. De très bons moments.

L'appartement de Sara se situe dans un ensemble de logement qu'elle gère également. Nous avons été assez déçus de la propreté du logement, le matelas pas top, le wifi ne marchait pas dans l'appartement, il faut se rendre à côté de la piscine pour commencer à le capter et la 2eme nuit nous n'avons pas eu d'eau chaude. Je ne parle pas de la sympathie de l'employée qui travaille la bas...! Par contre Sara était très agréable, a toujours bien répondu à nos messages et été mal d'apprendre que nous n'avions pas eu d'eau chaude.

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Le logement de Sara fait parti d'un hôtel "Seashell Apartments." Il est placé au niveau d'une route fréquenté mais ce n'est pas trop bruyante à 10 minutes en voiture de Patanias. La piscine de l'hôtel est très bien. Le seul problème est la propreté au niveau du logement. Ce n'est pas agréable d'arriver dans un logement sale. Nous en avons parlé à Sara mais rien n'a été fait. C'est dommage.

We had a fantastic time in Chania! Nikos house was the perfect location to stay! We were close to the beaches and the city! Nikos was very friendly and welcoming! We recommend you Mini Art Apartment!

Goed verblijf, goede ontvangst. Studio voldoet aan de aankondiging, goede locatie en mooi zwembad! Kleine plat op het bed oncomfortabel, maar anders prima.

Mooie rustige locatie, restaurantjes, supermarkt en auto/motor verhuur in de buurt. Vriendelijke rustige ontvangst. Mooi zwembad, ruime kamer en terras. Tuin is prachtig en krijgt veel aandacht van de eigenaresse. Zeer gastvrij. Beddegoed en handdoeken ruiken lekker!!

A lovely apartment in a fantastic location. If you don't mind a short walk it's 5 minutes to the beach and 40 minute walk to Platanias. A beautiful pool and Helen was very friendly! Excellent value for money!

We were greeted and given a welcome drink by Donia and also given maps and information for the area. Although our host was onsite the whole time she left us to ourselves but was always available to ask anything of. The room was spacious and well equipped and we wanted for nothing. The kitchen facilities were fine and the pool was lovely. There were plenty of good tavernas around and we would recommend Small Paradise if you wanted Greek food. The apartments were close to everything we wanted and far enough away from the main tourist hub of Platanias. It was well served by mini marts.

Appartement propre et equipé. La mer est à quelques centaines de mètres et la piscine est très agréable. Notre hôte nous a très bien accueilli avec boisson fraiche et cie. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.

Appartment was clean, but it was on the 1st floor, under the stairs. With only one small window. Most of the time we have to keep light on. All other was ok. Hostess is realy nice woman. Sea is nearly 200 mrs walking, swimming poll with fresh water available any time. Recomended, while you in Chania area. But ask for the 2 floor room.

Very nice hostess. We had a room on the second floor. Our apartment was cleaned every day, i.e. toilet and kitchen waste was discarded. The floor was mopped every day. The pool was nice and fresh. the sun beds were perfect, not distressed or something. From the bus station in Geranni is it about a 15-minute walk away to the apartment. Bakery and supermarket is nearby. If you have to depend on public transport are bus boarding placed behind the apartment off the main road. We have especially enjoyed the rest. No noise from noisy tourists. From Geranni there is a 24-hour bus to Chania. So if you do get the crowds going to look up this is very easy. Thanks Donia for the wonderful week that we were allowed to stay. ------------ Erg aardige gastvrouw. Drankje bij aankomst. Wij hadden een kamer op de tweede verdieping. Het appartement werd elke dag schoongemaakt, dwz toilet en keuken afval werd weggegooid. De vloer werd bij ons elke dag gedweild. Het zwembad was lekker fris. De bedjes lagen heerlijk, niet ingezakt of zo. Vanaf het busstation in Geranni is het ongeveer een kwartiertje lopen. Bakker (2 stuks) en supermarkt is dichtbij. Als je afhankelijk bent van openbaarvervoer zijn de bus opstap plaatsten achter het appartement aan de grote weg. Wij hebben erg genoten van de rust. Het strand is net zoiets als aan de kust in Nederland. Als je toch wilt stappen of de drukte wilt opzoeken kan dat door met de 24h bus te reizen (in het hoogseizoen) vanuit Chania tot aan Geranni gaat deze elke uur.

Nous avons passé un bon séjour aux studios Kydonias. La maison est un peu éloignée de Chania (30 minutes de bus + 5 minutes de marche) mais elle bénéficie d'un cadre très calme avec la mer à 10 minutes à pieds. L'hôte de maison est très agréable et aide beaucoup. Je recommande cet endroit aux personnes ayant déjà visité la Crete et étant à la recherche d'un endroit calme où passer du bon temps.

What a great host is areti! She is very kind, give you little treat and has a good sense of humour. The apartment is done with a great deal of style and has a nice seaview. And is of course very clean. In a quiet neighborhood and with a great Poolarea.

Die Unterkunft ist perfekt gelegen um den westlichen Teil der Insel zu entdecken. Tolles Apartment, mit Meerblick vom Balkon. Super sauber, täglich frische Handtücher und viel Fürsorge. Wir haben uns sehr wohl bei Areti gefühlt. Sehr gerne wieder!

Obiekt jest wspaniały. Cały teren był bardzo czysty i stylowy i absolutnie odpowiada microphysical opisem. Basen jest super. Basen ma wiele wygodnych leżaków i można zawsze znaleźć zacieniony Pätzchen korzystając albo parasol lub poprzez drzew wokół basenu. Obiekt posiada w pełni wyposażoną kuchnię z oaven, mikrofalówka, toster, ... Ponadto, olej z oliwek i octu balsamicznego jest gotowy. Mieliśmy pyszne powitalny Homemade Lemonade i fiolki raki w :-) lodówką. Balkon z widokiem na morze był używany przez nas codziennie rano na śniadanie. To był dobry początek dnia. Czuliśmy się bardzo dobrze. Dzięki za wspaniały pobyt: -)

Hele mooie plek om te verblijven. Stijlvol, en zeer schoon en verzorgd. Ik kan niets verzinnen wat niet prettig was!

The most serene & relaxing place in Crete. The house is absolutely stunning! Away from the traffic noise & very busy touristy areas, it has a peaceful beautiful garden and surroundings. I love how everything is made with such delicate attention to the detail. The apartment was spacious & charming, with fully equipped kitchen & a nice terrace. Thanks so much for having us! Can't wait to return for a longer visit!

Η Αρετή είναι πολυ φιλική. Η περιγραφή του σπιτιου είναι ακριβής. Ο κήπος εξαιρετικός. Πεντακάθαρο και προσεγμένο περιβάλλον.

host is very nice...house is very very beatiful

Η παραμονή μου στο σπίτι Αρετή του «Αριάδνη» ήταν μια φανταστική ένα. Το σπίτι είναι όμορφα, καλά εξοπλισμένα και διακοσμημένα με γούστο, η εξυπηρέτηση και η επικοινωνία που προσφέρει η Αρετή είναι μεγάλη. Η τοποθεσία είναι ιδανική για να επισκεφθείτε τις πιο όμορφες τοποθεσίες της Δυτικής Κρήτης, η παραλία Ελαφονήσι, Μπάλος λιμνοθάλασσα ή την όμορφη πόλη των Χανίων. Το ταβέρνες, σούπερ μάρκετ, βενζινάδικο και άλλα καταστήματα είναι πολύ κοντά στο σπίτι, μπορείτε να φτάσετε σε απόσταση 5 εκ. Θα ήθελα να συστήσω ιδιαίτερα αυτό το Airbnb και πέρασα μια φανταστική εβδομάδα εκεί. Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τα πάντα Αρετή!

Siamo stati per 5 giorni a Modern Studio e siamo rimasti molto sodisfatti della casa, della ospitalità e del ambiente intorno. I padroni di casa erano molto gentili e avevano pensato ai minimi dettagli. non mancava nulla a casa. la casa era pulitissima. i padroni di casa erano veramente gentili e ci hanno regalato un sacco di cose da mangiare. la spiaggia era tranquilla nonstante siamo stati lì a luglio. insomma io ci tornerei volentieri!bellissimmo giradino anche!

Anna (me), Toshi and Django (our Maltese dog) spent a perfect week at Dimitris and Stella place. On our arrival Dimitris explained how our flat was working and we found also a fridge full with fruit, vegetables, wine, water, local cheese, eggs, olives, olive oillt.Dimitris gave us information related to tourism in the area and hints to really enjoy our staying at his place. Django too enjoy the garden and the possibility to stay in the flat or sit outside in a very beautiful and peaceful home. We thank Dimitris and Stella very much for their warm hospitality.

This is first time during Airbnb use we received more than was promised and expected! We got everything! From any kitchen needs, food in freezer, alcohol in bar and local fresh grape till next door hotel pool, full set of towels, beach towels, soap, shower gel and so on, so on, so on! Very nice, long and quite beach in 50m from the house. And VERY NICE HOSTS! Thanks Dimitris and Stella.

What a wonderful way to spend your holidays! This was the first airbnb experience for me and my friend and I guess we couldn't be more satisfied having spent our 4-day stay in this beautiful attic appartment in Gerani, far from crowds of tourists (even in August - the peak of holiday season) yet close to a beautiful beach, local supermarkets and taverns. The place is simply great - a charming attic appartment, tastefully arranged and equipped with everything you may need during your stay in Crete. There's the bedroom section with a double bed, the living room space with a comfy sofa, a coffee table and a tv (did I mention a massage armchair? yeah, they have it too ;), the cozy kitchenette with all the utensils you may find useful and a lot of cooking space, not to forget the small and tastefully designed bathroom. In addition, there is a tiny balcony as well as bigger patio downstairs (that you have only for yourselves), placed under a vine-covered roof, making it a wonderful place to relax or have your meals. The studio has AC but you might end up not even using it as there are windows on both sides of the appartment that provide you with breezy airflow all day (and night) long. The studio is very clean and tidy, and hopefully you will be as positively surprised as we were to discover some of the little treats that the owners left to make your stay even more pleasant :) The location of the appartment makes it a great place to start discovering Crete - either by a rented car or by bus that has its stop nearby. Enough about the place - the owners are more than worth mentioning too! They are extremely hospitable and will make sure you have the best time staying in their appartment. Dimitris and Stella helped us find some beautiful places to see and took really good care of us from the moment we contacted them to confirm our stay. To sum up - staying at Dimitris and Stella's place is anything you look for to make your holidays unforgettable! If only we could stay longer ;)

Experience accommodation in a studio was positive. We all really enjoyed it. The place was enough for two adults and two children. As always, the hospitality of the owners was at the highest level. Boris, Irina, Anna and Mark.

We lived in Modern Studio apartment for ten days in august 2015 and we are completely satisfied! The apartment is amazing and you can find there everything you need. It is clean, comfortable and also in a stategic position : you can arrive very easily from the airport (Stella and Dimitris were very Nice because They picked us up When we arrived )and it's two steps away from the see! You can also visit Chania city very easily from there. If you rent a car you can reach easily Balos, Elafonisi, Paleochora and other famous places in western Crete. Dimitris and his family are very nice and kind and they helped us in many situation, giving lots of useful tips. If you are going to Crete we suggest you warmly to stay in Modern Studio, the perfect place for a dream-holiday!

My girlfriend and me stayed in this apartment in 10/2014. When we arrived we agreed to meet the owners in the center of the nearby village because the apartment is hard to find. This is a very nice apartment, close to the beach. The apartment was very clean. The owners even put some fruit and several breakfast items in the refrigerator for us! The place was very roomy. Apart from a bathroom it is one big room with an open kitchen, a TV lounge area and a (very very) comfortable bed! The apartment is literally three minutes walking from the beach. The local village center is a bit further away, maybe 15 min walking or 5 min by car. There is however a supermarket and two nice restaurants close by which are definitely worth visiting! Visit the restaurant called Bossa Nova! There are some very affordable and tasty dishes, VERY friendly waiters and a lot of different beers! A small point of advice for the owners would be to prevent the water in the shower from covering the entire bathroom. There was water everywhere! My advice would be to install a shower wall or a shower curtain with a barrier on the floor to prevent this.

We chose Dimitri and Stella’s place near Chania, having read all the wonderful reviews, and we weren’t disappointed. The house was a beautiful serene place, only 5 min stroll to the beach, sufficient distance away from the main tourist crowds, and a great base to enjoy Western Crete. From the moment we arrived, Dimitri and Stella hospitality was second to none, making us feel more like family than foreigners in their home. They looked after us so well and had thought of our every need from the comfy bed, the food in the fridge, the little unexpected treats they left for us, the massage chair after our long Samaria gorge walk, the fabulous recommendations for restaurants (Milos Tou Kerata - gorgeous) and places to visit. We actually spent more time at the house than we had expected, I would wholeheartedly recommend a visit, love love loved it.. Dimitri, Stella thank you xx

Everything was exactly how described by the home owner.

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C'est une maison très sympa, avec une clim dans chaque chambre, une très grande terrasse très agréable. Tout était très propre et un petit panier garni nous attendait sur la table. Le coin est très calme, un petit havre de paix après avoir visité toute la journée. Nous avions loué une voiture et Anton nous a fourni un guide très pratique pour arriver sans problème jusqu'à sa maison. Seul petit bémol pour certaines d'entre nous: une chambre sans volets ni rideaux occultants... parfois difficile le matin! Nous avons adoré cette maison, et la recommandons chaudement, elle conviendra particulièrement à ceux qui auront un véhicule et souhaiteront loger au calme.

Great house with all the amenities you could need. We stayed as a group of three friends but there was a cot and other children's items available if you are a family. Anton provided a guide for us before arrival where there were directions and other very useful information. Maleme is a nice small town which has a number of bars, tavernas, supermarket and various other little shops. It's fairly quiet but not far from Platanias which is more lively if you want nightlife etc. It is also a great base to explore the island. We loved it here!

We stayed 10 days in Anton's house in maleme and it was a great expérience . The house is very Well fournished and very quiet. Its location is just perfect in the peaceful village of maleme not far away from the beach. It is a very good base to visit all marvelous places around like hania, phalassarma, rodopos péninsula... Also when we arrived we were very pleased to have everything we need for breakfast like tea honey crackers... Last but not least , jaccuzi was very much appréciâted after beach in the evening

We are greatful for Anton's hospitality and a possibility to be in a realy quiet, clean and private place for ourselves. The place is very good for a family holiday, we could find anything that we needed (kitchen things, towels, sun beds in the yard...) and our children were happy to find toys. Close to the house there is a very good supermarket and a shop of nice fresh fruit. in the evening it was nice to be in the jakuzzi looking at the stars above and blooming flowers around. We traveled a lot visiting different beaches and villages in the mountains, the location of Anton's house suited as a perfect harbour for that. In Maleme the seashore is not good for bathing but nice for walking in the evening.

Anton war von Anfang an sehr hilfsbereit und gastfreundlich. Er hat uns auch bei einigen Details unserer Reiseplanung sehr geholfen und alle unserer Fragen immer freundlich beantwortet. Das Haus entsprach großteils unseren Erwartungen: alle Einrichtungsgegenstände waren in einwandfreiem Zustand. Die Küche ist komplett mit ausreichend Ess- und Kochgeschirr ausgestattet. Für uns war der Garten-/Terrassenbereich ein Highlight. Ein kleiner Kritikpunkt war die Sauberkeit: Leider war das gesamte Haus bei unserer Ankunft nicht ordentlich geputzt, wobei das Badezimmer dennoch hygienisch war. Ich möchte Antons Haus auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen. Maleme ist ein kleiner, erfrischend untouristischer Ort; Strand, Supermarkt, Cafés sind in Gehweite zu erreichen. Die Lage ist auch ideal für Ausflüge zu den vielen verschiedenen kulturellen Stätten, die es auf Kreta zu besuchen gibt!

Ładny dom, ze wszystkimi udogodnieniami, doskonałe jacuzzi na wieczorny relaks. Maleme znajduje się w dobrej pozycji, aby zobaczyć 'zachodniej części Krety.

Very good value for what it is -- very clean and the listing was what we needed for a brief stay in western Crete.

The apartment was really nice, with a wonderful sea view. The location is just perfect, not far from Platanias; where you can find many restaurants, bars and nightlife. Georgia is a very nice person. With all the staff, they were cheerful and helpful. I strongly recommend this place. L'appartement est très coquet, avec une vue sur la mere, c'est même plus beau que sur les photos. L'ambiance est très agréable. C'est pas loin de Platanias, ouu y'a des restos et des bars sympathiques. Georgia est très agréable et tous le staff est serviable et très hospitaliers. Je vous recommande sincèrement cette résidence.

Des nôtre arrivée, nous avons été très bien reçu. L'appartement est propre, dans un complexe très sympa, et bien que nous soyons restés qu'une seule nuit, Giogina nous a conseillé sur les choses à voir dans la région. Je recommande cette adresse !! Merci encore !

Absolutely amazing hosts. We had an amazing time there. All the staff were so much welcoming and made the stay simply perfect!!! Will go definitely back again :) Thank you very much for everything

Everything worked very good!

This was a venue that particularly our toddler loved- there was a small play area, games, kids' pool, movies. It was walking distance from the beach, some tavernas, a supermarket, and near a bus stop with regular service to Chania. As the place is a hotel, there are many services available, though most require additional payment. The staff was lovely and helpful, they made our stay! There is a library of books other guests have left available for free. Parking was also available for free.

Un appartement très grand, propre et de bon standing. Tres jolie vu depuis le balcon qui donnait sur la piscine et le pool bar qui par contre était très bruyant le soir si l'on voulait se reposer.... bon accueil

Un hotel sous forme de petit village avec des appartements bien équipés et cosy. Des gens très chaleureux. Le restaurant est tres bien ! La piscine aussi. Super séjour là bas, nous conseillons !

We spent a very good week in this house. It is very well located to visit Chania, balos lagoon, Elafonissi etc. The view from the house is just perfect !

The house is beautiful and all his rooms are the same of the pictures. The garden and the view are really wonderful and also the pool! The host is really nice and always available! I really recommend this beautiful place! Thank you

Ο κ. Γιάννης ήταν ευγενικός και πρόθυμος να βοηθήσει σε οτιδήποτε ζητήσαμε. Το σπιτι ήταν όπως εμφανιζοταν στις φωτογραφίες. Θέα καταπληκτική. Αρκετά απομονωμένα ομως.

Nous avons passés un très bon séjour dans cette maison d'hote très bien située ! Une voiture est la bienvenue par contre pour pouvoir profiter de tous les merveilleux sites aux environs! L'ambiance de cette maison d'hôtes est très chaleureuse et familiale! Merci encore pour tous vos bons conseils!

I had a great stay at Summer Lodge, the room was simple but clean and had everything I needed. The pool and bar area is fantastic with a good range of choices at a good price. Location is quiet and perfect for the beach and exploring the island. Revekka, Vassilis + staff were very welcoming and helpful. I would highly recommend Summer Lodge for anybody staying in the West of Crete.

Vassilis e Revekka si sono dimostrati veramente gentili e disponibili. Le camere molto belle e caratteristiche. Ambiente ben pulito e giardino splendido. Piscina ottima dopo una giornata di mare. La mattina è possibile fare colazione nel terrazzo comune a un'ottima cifra. Le spiagge intorno a Maleme , per i miei gusti , non sono belle ma in 40 minuti potete arrivare a Chania o al porto di Kissamos (da lì parte il trasghetto per balos ) .

I strongly recommend this room, faithful to photos presented by Vassilis & Revekka, functional and very clean it is situated not far from the beach. They are very accessible and quickly they answer the possible needs. Do not hesitate!

Nous sommes restées deux nuits et le séjour s'est révélé top ! Vassilis et Revekka sont très accueillants. La maison d'hôte est bien située, chambres très correctes, grande piscine et le cadre est vraiment reposant et typique.

Vassilis and Revekka are great hosts! Very welcoming and also very knowlegeable about the area. Also the location of the Summer Lodge is nice. The bus stop in 2 min walkin distance (literally 2 min) is priceless. The Bus takes you anywhere from Kissamos (west coast) to Chania for about 2€ per person. So not even a rental car is needed. The Lodge itself is really beautiful, whereas the surroundings are a bit run down (doesn't matter much, because the Lodge is like a courtyard facing inward, so the surroundings don't bother much). Our room was quite basic, but it had everything we needed, was really clean and the room service every 3 days is awesome. On top of that, we got a special deal, so that even camping would have been more expensive! All in all we'd recommend the Summer Lodge! We would definitely come back, because everything was great!

Hosts were very friendly and available for help when we needed them. Had a bit of trouble finding the place because it was late at night/ dark - when we called someone answered right away and directed us. Room was pretty basic, pool area did look really nice although didn't manage to actually have a swim. It was only a 5 min walk to the beach. There didn't seem to be many shops open in the area - probably because it was off season but we got a 30 min bus into Chania for meals/shopping.

Vassilis and revekka where super nice and welcoming. They help us out with the trip to samaria and where avalible to us even in the middle of the night when we needed. The room was nice and clean and the location was perfect.

Quiet and cozy accommodation to unwind during the summer. The host was friendliness and left the best impression. Clean room, despite its simplicity reminiscent of the 1990s, comfortable beds and common areas to enjoy your day there. Just 2 km. Away from Platanias and Agia Marina, where you can find anything from entertainment to good food.

Lefteris and his family were lovely and really helpful. The food was delivious and fresh, the acommodation was great. We were only there for one night but we would have liked to have stayed for more. Graciasss!!!!

We really enjoyed our stay at Stavros Studios. Nice staff, beach, close supermarkets, good food, nice pool and a clean apartment. We would highly recommend anyone to stay here! One should, however, consider renting a car to explore the beautiful island and see as many of the wonderful beaches (Elafonisi, Loutraki, Balos, ...) as possible.

A really friendly and beautiful place. Would definitely return

La sorpresa è stata che TUTTO era al di sopra delle nostre aspettative!! Siamo state accolte da Carula che con la sua gentilezza e spontaneità ci ha fatto sentire come a casa dal primo momento! Il villino era molto pulito e curato nei dettagli, molto silenzioso e di facile accesso. L'ubicazione degli alloggi è perfetta perchè è in una zona tranquilla ma con aeroporto non lontano e a portata le spiagge più belle dell'isola!! Ma la perla della nostra vacanza, è stata la comodità della spiaggia privata...splendida!! con accesso dalla piscina e dalla terrazza ristorante!! .....a proposito di ristorante.....OTTIMA cucina locale curata personalmente dalla famiglia!! Carula ci ha coccolato con ottimo cibo e ottimi cocktail preparati diligentemente dal caro George, sempre presente e pronto a esaudire ogni nostra richiesta! Questa vacanza ci resta nel cuore sia per il luogo incantevole in cui abbiano passato giorni in totale relax con una atmosfera famigliare e rassicurante!! ...alla partenza avevo le lacrime.... GRAZIE!!!

Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine chez Lefteris. Son studio est petit mais fonctionnel et agréable. La taverne tenue par ses parents et sa sœur est à deux pas du studio, avec une piscine. Le tout donne sur la mer. En mai, il n'y avait quasi personne sur cette belle plage avec une mer très agréable pour nager. Il y a des petits supermarchés pour faire ses courses à 2 pas du studio. Je recommande vivement ce studio d'un excellent rapport qualité/prix en mai (les prix doivent grimper pour la saison). A part la mer, pas grand chose à faire dans le coin. Il vaut mieux avoir une voiture pour visiter cette fabuleuse ile (le sud nous a beaucoup plu) et diner de temps en temps à La Canée.

We spent lovely time with my boyfriend in Stavros Studios and Apartments! Everybody was very kind and helpful when we needed anything. The place is very quiet and perfect for resting. Restaurant serves delicious food for the good price and supertasty home-made wine. We would recommend it to everybody.

We had a very nice stay at Stavros studios. This is an amazing place to relax. Nice staff, pool and very good food. Studio was beautiful, clean and fully equipped. It exactly like described in pictures. We rented a car to visit this wonderful island. We will recommend this place !

The people at Stavros Studios were very friendly and helpful. Particularly helpful was Angela of Strada Tours who provided transfers to/from airport/ferry port and did a guided tour for us. As to the studios themselves, there were four of us who rented individual units and all four of us felt they were lacking in amenities, atmosphere, and were not worth the price paid. We have all stayed in studios around Greece, and these were the most basic. Also, the units were not facing the ocean, as this profile picture indicates, in fact, it was pretty far removed, a 3 to 5 minute walk each way, to the beach. The pool bar and restaurant was nice and that was the only place where the wifi worked. We did love the peace and quiet of Gerani Beach, much preferred to noisy crowded Platanias and the beaches toward Heraklion. All in all, I would give it an average rating.

This house is fantastic. It is quaint, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The location is peaceful and semi-rural, surrounded by olive and citrus groves with a sea view in the distance. When we arrived, the smell of orange blossom that greeted us was amazing! The only traffic passing us was locals on the way to their land up the lane - giving us a cheerful wave sometimes as they passed. The resorts of Maleme and Gerani are just ten minutes drive away, we did walk to Gerani one night which took us about 40 minutes. Kontomari itself is quiet and residential but the resorts are near enough for tavernas. The beach at Maleme was nice, long and sandy. The host left us some lovely supplies, including home made raki, fruit, wine and biscuits. The kitchen area had everything you'd need to cook nice meals, either inside or on the BBQ. Not a single complaint about this place. I would love to come back here again

We had a great stay at the Nightingale nest. Cosy, quiet, a nice outdoor seating area for sunny breakfasts. Our host brought us grapes and cakes, a nice surprise!

- French below / en bas - Ugh, I miss this place already. We were the first to stay in the Nightingale nest, and it was AMAZING. You'll stay in an anthentic and beautiful Cretan village, literally in the middle of olives fiels. It's quiet, it's very charming. With a car, the location is perfect, you're 5 minutes away from the first beach, 15 Chania. You can enjoy all the tourist stuff, without being drowned in it. It's like a castle surronding everything. The house is great ! and beautiful ! we loved it, and felt at home in minutes. The beds (from the grand mother !) are good, it wasn't too hot. Everything fits the descreption perfectly, no bad surprise ! It's a pleasure, after a day in the lagoon of Elafonissi to come back and relax under the shadow of the olive trees of the garden. With some Cretan wine, cheese and olive oil obviously. Finally, the most important, our host, Nikos. He's awesome. Anastasia and him welcomed us with raki (cretan alcohol) ouzo, and food, took the time to show us the house, took a map to show us where to go, what to see, give us tips about food and restaurants. Anastasia also came right back after we locked ourself outside (yeah, keep those key always with you) Then on the last day Nikos came to check on us before our departure, to see if everything was alright, it was very kind. And guess what ? He bringed more Cretan specialities with him ! (My parents loved the delicious wedding honey pastry, Nikos, thank you. And the croissants were very good, it's a French speaking) If you're looking to discover the true Cretan hospitality and way of life, while totally enjoying your holidays, the Nightingale nest is a stop you won't regret. More than a nest, it's a gemme. ------ Super maison dans un petit village Crétois ! Au calme, au milieu des oliviers, et paf en 5 minutes vous êtes dans la succession de stations balnéaires / plages restaurants de l'Ouest de la Crete. Les avantages, sans les inconvénients ! Maison super agréable, conforme, charmante, on se sent comme chez soi tout de suite, ça a beaucoup de charme. Les lits sont ceux de la grand mère ! Comme pas mal d'objets de décos très anciens. L'electro ménager lui, est bien moderne rassurez vous. Super emplacement, super maison, et Nikos est un hôte très attentionné !

It was perfect! The view to the sea, the olive trees in the garden, the comfortable places to sit outside, the classic-greek interior with a modern bathroom, the communication. it was just wonderful to stay there. The accomodation is located in a little village close to the beach (2-3 minutes with the car) and offers great taverns near by. The owner of the house even called us during our stay if everything was fine and if we needed something else. It was the perfect place for our holidays, it's not a touristy village, so it was off the beaten tourist track and great to relax and get away from every day hecticness. We'll def. come back. In love with this p(a)lace!

Merci pour votre accueil et votre hospitalité. Nous avons été extrêmement bien reçu. Quelques petits produits locaux nous ont été offerts . Toutes ces attentions font plaisir. Logement impeccable et très bonne literie. Draps et serviettes de bain en grand nombre. Endroit calme et respirant. Terrasse superbe Nikos est à notre écoute . Merci à vous

Nous avons passé un séjour extraordinaire en Crête et le logement de Nikos y a été pour beaucoup. C'est une petite maison située dans un petit village à l'écart des touristes, avec des voisins très agréables et à qqs kms de la "new road". On y est à 10-15 min de Kolymbari pour les courses et le poisson frais, à 20-25 min de Hania pour les sorties nocturnes, à 30 min de la presqu'ile de Rodopos, 1h de Falasarna ou Sfinari pour les plages. La maison est très bien équipée. Le barbecue dans le jardin est parfait pour les grillades. Nikos et Anastasia sont des hôtes charmants. Je recommande sans aucune réserve.

It was perfect - villa looks even better than you can see from the photos, EVERYTHING that you might need is already there. Swimming pool is more than big enough to have a relaxing time, with sea just 15-20 meters away. Our gratitude goes towards Maria, who was more than helpful and made us feel right at home. It was a memorable experience in a great villa on a beautiful island.

Accoglianza perfetta con frutta e raki, Casa pulita ed accogliante. arredamento moderno e confortevole. Tutto perfetto a 10 passi dalla spiaggia (basta attraverare la strada di fronte casa), strada non trafficata in quanto chiusa. parcheggio privato comodo. Piscina comoda e sempre pulita. OTTIMA SCELTA.

La posizione della villa è davvero bellissima! Di fronte al mare, in una zona residenziale e poco trafficata. La notte ci si addormenta piacevolmente "cullati" dal il rumore delle onde! Io e la mia famiglia ci siamo trovati molto bene; Maria si è dimostrata molto disponibile indicandoci anche ristorantini e posti da vedere, anche se devo dire che tutta l'isola di Creta offre bellissimi paesaggi e spiagge incantevoli come Elafonisi o Balos beach dove anche in questo periodo è tranquillamente possibile fare il bagno!

The house is very nice and the beach is right across the road. The beach is a mix of pebbles and some sand. Several beautiful places within 90 min driving. There are a small garden and a mini-pool, both well kept. Not much privacy since all passers-by do not resist having a peek, but it is a small price for an anobstructed view of the sea. The rooms are as illustrated in the pictures with only minor flaws, most likely due to the unavoidable winter humidity. The owners are very friendly, but you better not plan any driving after their warm welcome with several tsikoudia toasts! Some communication problems right before our arrival, but solved easily.

Casa molto bella, attrezzata finemente e in ottima posizione fronte mare. Proprietari molto gentili e premuroso. Grazie di tutto

Marys Haus liegt in einer touristischen Gegend außerhalb der Stadt. Das Haus ist komfortabel, mit einem schönen Pool, eine Straße mit Blick auf das Meer. Der Strand ist gut organisiert und kuratiert. Beachten Sie, dass einige neugierig in den Garten von der Straße ... schöne Lage beobachten nn widerstehen, um zu versuchen :))

Nous avons été accueillis par Elena à la propriété et accueillis avec raki et de fruits ainsi qu'une visite détaillée. Ils nous ont permis de vérifier à la fin que nous étions sur un vol tardif aussi et a fourni des serviettes de plage! Les restaurants locaux étaient accessibles à pied et excellent. La mer était sur la route! La piscine était bien entretenu et de bonne taille. Le wi-fi fonctionnait bien aussi. Climatisation et stores tout a parfaitement fonctionné.

We stayed here during the last week in October at the tail end of the tourist season. We were greeted by the housekeeper and her husband. They had fruits and Raki for us as welcome gifts. The house was fully furnished including stuff animals for the children's room which my daughter appreciates. I appreciate the nice monogram towels, soft linens, and fully stocked kitchen. The location is perfect for us as it is located right next to a mini market so you can walk over and get whatever you need quickly. Several taverns that serve pretty good food are within walking distance. Our chief complaint was the wifi which kept going down which was surprising because a previous reviewer had indicated otherwise. Overall, it was a good experience and I would recommend Villa de Maleme.

Host is very welcoming, houses are really spacious and comfy. Surrounding area is quiet. Best airbnb place I've been so far.

We have been well welcoming at daphnis villa. The place is quite and the accomodation perfect because of it's location / standing. I recommandate it without any hesitatation!

El apartamento es accesible fácil, muy espaciosa para dos parejas con 2 dormitorios, una sala de estar y una gran terraza. El apartamento se ve aún mejor que en las fotos y está equipada con todo lo necesario para una estancia agradable. Nos dieron una cálida bienvenida en la actualidad nuestra llegada temprano (8 am). Dimitri y su familia son gente muy amable y cálido, incluso nos dieron un sabor de la comida tradicional de Creta. Ellos han estado allí por nosotros durante toda nuestra estancia y nos recomendó lugares para comprar, comer y visitar. En general, fue una experiencia maravillosa, nuestra estancia en Dimitris apartamento, así como las hermosas playas y lugares Creta tiene para ofrecer. Estamos pensando en volver! Dimitris es el mejor!

Мы прекрасно провели время во время нашего краткого пребывания в квартире Димитрия. Расположение квартиры идеально подходит, чтобы насладиться расслабляющим отдыхом и открыть для себя старого города Ханья. Τhe старый город Ханья находится примерно в 20 минутах езды на автобусе, а автобусная остановка находится в непосредственной близости от квартиры. В квартире также недалеко от большого пляжа, который имеет много кафе, ресторанов и таверн. В окрестностях есть продуктовый магазин, где мы могли бы купить местные продукты и готовить наши собственные блюда, так как у нас было все необходимое для приготовления пищи на кухне. Квартира была чистой и просторной, точно так, как это выглядит на фотографиях. Димитрий был большим хозяином. Он был очень полезным и дружественным, и он предложил нам корзину с фруктами, оливковым маслом и других местных продуктов по нашему прибытию. Я определенно рекомендую это место.

Nuestra familia de cuatro tenía dos planos diferentes y que fueron recogidos por Dimitris y Hans bror Stavros en el aeropuerto con dos coches. El apartamento estaba limpio y tenía todo lo que necesitábamos. El anfitrión organizó una cuna para nuestro hijo menor. El anfitrión también había dispuesto algo de comida y bebidas en la nevera, y la madre del anfitrión llegó con comida casera. Esta fue la hospitalidad griega en su mejor momento, y un gran lugar para pasar sus vacaciones. Recomendado!

Merci à Dimitris et son frère pour leur accueil et leurs présents de bienvenue. Leur appartement bien situé, est agréable et correspond à ce qui est décrit. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié nos hôtes et l'attention qu'ils nous portaient. Le délicieux plat de légumes farcis qu'ils nous ont offert un soir nous a ravi. Merci encore, vous avez participez à nous faire aimer la Crète.

L'appartamento di Dimitris si presenta molto curato e ben attrezzato! Abbiamo apprezzato la pulizia e l'ordine! Dimitris e la sua famiglia sono stati sempre molto gentili e disponibili con noi! La posizione è comoda per raggiungere qualsiasi località e si trova a pochi metri da una splendida spiaggia!

Dimitris and his family were great hosts. He and his brother picked us up from the airport, saving us hiring a car or taking a couple of buses (they didn't want accept payment in the end even for petrol). They provided two single beds for the second room and a range of local foods and drinks that kept us going for much of the week. His mother also cooked us a lovely traditional cretan dish one day. When we suggested a couple of things for the kitchen they sorted them out straightaway. The flat itself is perfect for four people. We were a couple with two grown up children. The big terrace with dinning table allowed us to eat outside all the time in the shade with a partial view of the sea and had a hanging rail to drying clothes on. The beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked fine to keep the temperature down when it got really hot. The bathroom is small but clean with a washing machine and powder provided. The kitchen has all you need for a week or more. There are a couple of TVs which you could probably hook up with an hdmi cable if you wanted. The apartment is on the third floor of a block on the B road that runs near the coast. It is reasonably busy so there is traffic noise, but the advantage is that there are lots of shops and cafes nearby. There is a supermarket just up the road but the mini market opposite is great for fresh fruit and veg in smaller quantities and makes delicious fresh orange juice. Everybody in Maleme was really friendly to us. The beach is a five minute walk down a side street. The beach itself is pebbly but with plenty of free sun loungers around. The water is great - calm on some days then quite big waves on others (not that good for snorkling as no rocks around). The beach front Taverns provide a great place to eat in the day and evening. Maleme is much quieter than the very touristy resorts nearer Chania, which we really appreciated. There are resort type hotels dotted around but it remains a normal village with relatively few tourists even in late July. The bus to Chania takes about 35 mins and goes every 30 mins so it is easy to get to. We went there a couple of times but decided to rent a car for a couple of days to go to some of the great beaches on the far west of the island. There are also some beautiful walks up into the surrounding hills and olive groves in the evening. We really enjoyed our stay and cannot speak highly enough of Dimitris and his family. They were very attentive but also happy to leave us to get on with our holiday. We really recommend them as hosts.

Dimitris and his family were amazing hosts. Dimitris was very good at communicating from the start making sure that the amenities and our preference in terms of bed arrangement were to our liking. Dimitris gave precise information to get to the flat. We got to the flat very easily from the airport as it is on the main coastal road and not far from the motorway. There is also a very convenient parking space with the flat. The flat itself is fantastic: not far from the beach and supermarkets, it is spacious (especially the terrace with its welcoming breeze) - we were a family of 4 and there was plenty of space and room to put away our stuff, well equipped (kitchen and Bathroom) and super clean (spotless I should say) with air conditioning if need be. There is a big fridge where we found fruit (a gift from Dimitris and his family). They also left us amazing local products which we ate/use during our stay. Dimitris and his family were always available if we needed help but were never invasive. The flat has constant hot water, wifi, TV (not that you would want to watch it with so many beautiful things to see) and is very well decorated with items from across the world. We often went to Maleme beach to swim or eat as it is quiet and very convenient. We also took the car around the Island to discover the many places one must visit. The location of the flat is perfect. I thank Dimitris and his family once again for their hospitality (and the lovely food) and, no doubt, we will be back! They also gave us good recommendations on where to go and check-in/check-out was perfect. If you want a calm holiday with access to amazing beaches away from the madding crowds of Malia and Platanias, then this is the place (with a car or there are very convenient buses). All in all, an amazing experience with amazing hosts!

Das Haus war sehr gut, sauber, komfortabel und cool. Dimitris und Stavros waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Im Kühlschrank fanden wir einige Flaschen Wasser und einige Früchte! Auf dem Tisch gab es Kaffee, Brot, Honig und andere traditionelle lokale Produkte. Im Bad gab es einige lokale qualitativ hochwertige Produkte. Ich fühlte mich wie in meinem Haus. Seine Mutter bot traditionellen kretischen boureki! Bravo an die ganze Familie für große Gastfreundschaft.