Family-friendly holiday rentals in Matala

Villa Red Beach

Villa Red Beach is a beautiful two-storey house in island architectural style in colors of white and blue. Located in the village of Matala on the hill with magnificent views of the cliff caves, the sea, the beach and the village. It is named after the wonderful Red Beach which you can reach through a small path the leads in front of the house. Exterior features large terraces and a pendant balcony from where you have a magnificent view over the village Matala, the sea and the famous caves.

Castri House

Castri house is a unique, beautiful property ideal for couples and families up to 5 people. Castri is located on the beginning of the hiking trail that leads to the Red beach. It is on the highest level of Matala and has the most amazing, breath taking open view. It is ideal for people who love nature, sea, hiking and is not a typical home. You have to walk it's path to go there. It only takes 4 minutes to walk up from the main square, but the view is rewarding you in the most special way.

Sea View Stone Yard · Kalamaki Sunset II

A covered stone courtyard with a sea view, a ten-minute walk from the beach. Stone walls, a timber pergola for shade, and a table set for long lunches and slow evenings. The sea sits on the horizon across open ground. Inside, a bright one-bedroom apartment for a couple or a small family (plus a sofa bed). Kalamaki keeps its village pace: tavernas, a bakery, and a mini market are just a few minutes away. A quiet base for people who want their holiday outdoors.

Emmanouela Apartment

Charming apartment with amazing sea view on the hill of Matala. It is newly renovated and it has a breath taking open view to the Matala beach and the caves. It has 2 bedrooms and a kitchen and living rooms area and it offers space for 5 guests. The big balcony with the open sea view directly in front of the Matala beach, invites you for breakfast, relaxing afternoons, family dinners and wonderful evenings with sunsets and a light breeze...

AMFIALOS

Amfialos is a traditional style detached house two (2) minutes from the sea on the south coast of Crete. The views and tranquility of the location are perfect for your summer getaways. Matala and the archaeological site of Phaistos are just a few kilometers away. Amfialos is a traditional style house two minutes from the sea on the south coast of Crete. The view and tranquility of the location are ideal for your summer vacations.

The MER 4 suite

At La MER 4 suite, you’ll find tranquility, stunning scenery, and serene moments with an awe-inspiring view of the legendary Matala Red Beach where the evening dazzles with vibrant sunsets. Gaze out at the iconic hippie caves and the endless sea. Built in 2025 at a centrally-located place, La MER 4 suite provides a modern environment with every amenity for a truly comfortable stay.

Ageliki Studio

Bright and cozy, 'Ageliki Studio' is situated right in the centre of the picturesque market of Matala, only 10m from the sandy beach of Matala and the archaeological site with the Greco-Roman tombs. This studio is equipped with a bathroom, a kitchen , a refrigerator, air-conditioning, a flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The nearest airport is Heraklion international, 54km from Matala.

Sound of the Waves

Independent Studio with loft, the double bed is on the ground floor and the two single beds in the loft, bathroom, kitchen, comfortable courtyard in front of the sea and at the back of the house. The house is located next to Avra Tavern and it is very easy to find. The advantage of the house is that it is right in front of the sea.

The Quintessential Cretan Villa - Natural Serenity

The beautifully renovated stone house of the past century! A 6-bed villa, well equipped kitchen, large dining-room and bathroom. Balcony view of the sea and the surrounding nature. In the preserved garden, there is a large fresh water pool. Enjoy the silence!

Venetian mill villa wth grotto & outdoor pools

A fully renovated, stonebuilt compound built on top of three ancient greek grottos. It used to be a Venetian olive press factory. Now it's a contemporary holiday home with two pools (indoor and outdoor) and an organic vegetable and local fruit garden

Panoramic View Villa in OliveGroves

Relax under the bright Mediterranean sun, enjoy the magnificent Cretan landscape as well as a fantastic sea-view from this amazing villa, built at the foothill of mythical mount Ida amidst olive groves and sheep farms, in a quiet secluded village.

Anthi cozy studio in the center of Matala

Comfortable studio in the heart of Matala. A few meters from the famous beach and the bustling nightlife, but at the same time in a very quiet place. You have breakfast next to a church built in the rock. Fully equipped for a beautiful vacation,