Cottage holiday rentals in Decentralized Administration of Crete

The accommodation is located in a small, beautiful and private village – perfect for relaxing. Everything is spotless and thoughtfully arranged. There’s plenty of space, so everyone can have their own area – ideal for larger families with older children or teenagers, as each one can have their own room without being disturbed. Konstantinos is a fantastic host – always available, quick to respond and genuinely committed to making your stay as comfortable as possible. We even got small souvenirs gifted. There’s also an amazing local restaurant called Veranda of Prines nearby with a very generous owner and incredibly delicious food. With a rental car you're just a short drive away from Rethymno and many other beautiful spots on the island, making this a great base for exploring. We usually drove about 1-2 hours into every direction and were able to explore the entire island. Thank you for such a lovely stay – we truly felt at home and would love to come back!

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.

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

The place is charming and friendly also very well designed and built. The gardens are beautiful. We loved the resident cats but then we love cats. The valley is beautiful with almost no traffic so very peaceful. The swimming pool is great. It’s a special location , you definitely need a car to get about and visit the main beaches etc which were excellent and Kissamos which is good. The photos are very accurate but it’s better in real life

The villa is beautifully located in a dead end on the mountain of the small village of Armenoi. Everything is well maintained, clean and atmospheric. All sanitary functions are very great in shape, the kitchen is great incl. Dishwasher equipped and the sleeping areas maintained. The grill worked impeccably and coal and lighter were ready. The communication with Elina has been 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 also recommend the best 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!

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!

The place is just amazing, it is actually better than in the pictures. The outside space is great, you have gorgeous sea views and a nice garden - sun, shade, whatever you like. The garden includes an outdoor shower, a barbecue, and an additional washing machine/toilet area. Inside is great as well. It has been so well planned, that there is not one unneccesarry piece of furniture/equipment and at the same time it had everything we needed. The kitchen is very well equipped. Every piece od furniture is carefully selected, as it absolutely everything in the house. The esthetics really stroke a cord with me. I loved being there, miss those breakfasts or afternoons - soaking up the views - in the garden. Irene, who welcomed us, was very kind and forthcoming. Great place, truly recommended.

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.

The apartment is - as the name suggests - surrounded by olive trees and very quiet, but with good connections (10 min walk) to the lively centre of Agia Galini. The apartment is equipped with everything you need and very clean. We felt very comfortable in Stefanie & Zacharias' beautiful accommodation!

Our time at Varvara's house was great and we felt very comfortable there. Starting with the personal greeting by Varvaras mother with local products (olive oil, raki) and homemade jam, cakes, cookies and a delicious tart. The house is just outside on a large property with a great landscaped garden. The house is also equipped with a lot of love for detail. Everything we needed was provided. From the terraces you have a fantastic view of the mountains and the sea. From there, many excursion destinations can be easily reached by car. Communication with Varvara's mother was great and she was always available with advice.

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

Niki is a great host. She allowed me to do a very late check in. The place itself is spacious and well equipped and just in front of a big beautiful garden. Niki also recommended a few nice local restaurants. I’d be happy to return.

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

Dimitris was very responsive during our communications. Listing is as described. Very peaceful and very quiet area. I recommend it.

Nice quiet place with plenty of privacy despite several cottages. The pool area was very large and well maintained. Overall a good experience. We met many animal friends which made us very happy

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.

We loved our stay at Nikolaus' house. The place was amazing, it felt full of history. The beds were comfortable and the bedroom had a lovely view out towards the mountains. The setting was so peaceful and away from all the tourist hotspots, but easy to get everywhere too. Nikolaos was a greast host - we arrived at 1am because of a delayed flight and he was up to meet us at the door. We also accidently locked ourselves out while sitting out on the beautiful terrace and he kindly arranged for us to be let back in again! Would definitely come back and would reccomend to anyone.

Katherina's house is fantastic and we felt more than welcome with this incredibly sweet hostess. Everything in the house is impeccably clean and finished to a high standard. You can see at a glance that the house was designed by an architect. Katherina loves flowers and plants and has created a beautiful garden around the house that she lovingly cares for. And that's how she takes care of her guests. We were always spoiled with fruit from our own garden and homemade delicacies. Thank you Katharina!!!

We loved our stay as a home base to explore the west coast of Crete. It is a lovely spot with a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed it very much and Manolis was very kind and welcoming!

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!