Iason Studios in the Picturesque Old Town, Hania, Crete Chania (Hania) Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 7929

Hania-old Venetian harbour

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Location: Chania (Hania), Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe (Distances:to the airport (CHQ)10km-to the port(Souda):5km.)

Accommodations:  Apartments, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)

Iason Studios is a small family business and includes five studios in a two-storey building with private bathroom, kitchen facilities, and balcony.

The building was renovated originally in 1999 and then in 2005 and is situated on the west side of the old town, in the quiet area of "Topanas", with no traffic, just a few meters from the old Venetian harbour where you can find most of the historical sites of the city of Hania as well as many places for entertainment.

A major pole of attraction is the old city, with the old Venetian harbour. On the west side, the castle of Firkas, where the Naval Museum lies(:this is the area of IASON STUDIOS.) On the opposite side of the harbour, the Venetian arsenals (shipyards) of the 16th century. There are also other Museums, Exhibitions, Nightlife and Shops. The town never stops to amaze you!

As an alternative you may take day excursions to the unique Samaria Gorge (the biggest in Europe), Kournas Lake, exotic beaches of Elafonisi, Falassarna, Gramvoussa, Balos (where you can take a mini cruise, too).
Sail South Crete by Ferry (Hora Sfakion, Agia Roumeli, Sougia). Explore unspoiled villages around Chania, eat their local produce. Of course a visit to Knossos and the Archaeological Heraklion Museum is a must.
All these and even more make Hania unforgettable.


On the other hand if you prefer to have a break in Hania in wintertime, you have one more reason to come to our studios, as we alone in the whole old town offer central heating.
As a matter of fact, November to March rates are negotiable-according to number of persons and length of stay- because it's quite often to have longer renters during winter time.So we have a different arrangement in that case, with a major discount per month.
This is a usual policy for us, since there are many people - both from abroad and Greeks - that choose to stay in Hania for the wintertime.

The units are in the same building, so they're ideal for a group of friends or families. Nevertheless, they may be let out separately, as each unit has all the necessary equipment -even hair dryers- to make your stay most comfortable.

CURRENTLY WE ARE PROUD TO INCLUDE WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICES!

It is important to mention that you will be provided with any kind of information you may need, as the owners know so many details about the prefecture of Hania and West Crete in general. So, you can easily find your way to sunny beaches, clear waters, very busy or isolated places, and even high mountains with a breathtaking view.

Since the studios have been restored by the owners themselves, they have warmth, relaxed atmosphere, nothing like impersonal hotel rooms. So, you'll find have everything to make you feel at home: a friendly - family atmosphere!

Looking forward to meeting you in Hania,
Stelios, Despina, Iason and little George.

IASON STUDIOS
32, Angelou street,
Palia Poli,
Hania, 73131,
Crete, Greece.

P.S.
We would love to hear from you...in order to help you more easily, please when you do contact mention the country you come from and the telephone code in case we need a further contact!

Kind Regards,
Despina
Iason Studios

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: common-a laundry per week is included in the price
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • King Bed: studio 5
  • Queen Bed: studios 2,3,4
  • Twin/Single Bed (2) : studio 1
  • Convertible Bed: studio 1
  • Crib: available upon request
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: kitchenette(small kitchen) with a fridge, two-ring stove (no oven) and a sink
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: studio 5 - outside small adjoining alley/pedestrian street
  • Balcony: studios 1,2,3,4
  • Lanai: roof top
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet: Internet acccess available-dsl
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wi-Fi available
• Other Amenities
  • Ceiling Fan (studio 1), Coffee Maker, Hair-dryer, Towels provided, Iron and Ironing board provided(upon request), Welcome basket
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: necessarily not making noise or causing trouble
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): studio 5-no steps or stairs
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Swimming & Sunbathing, Sightseeing (plenty of Archeological, Byzantine & Venetian sites in the area)

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Dec 2008-Apr 2009... €45/night... €280/week
May 2009-Jun 2009... €55/night... €350/week
Jul 2009-Sep 2009... €65/night... €440/week
Oct 2009-Dec 2009... €45/night... €280/week
EUROS accepted.Cash only, please.
Prices for a double room.Third person 20% extra.
Special offer: 20%OFF 2nd week  LOW SEASON only
WINTER TIME OFFER: Nov-Mar...€650/month(for longer stay)

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/28/09
  Positive Rating
  Peter Stinders , Antwerp, Belgium
  • I can recommend Iason Studios to everyone looking for a low cost high quality stay. Despina is a great host, welcoming you with fresh fruit and some Raki and explaining all what is worth seeing in Chania and beyond. The rooms are simple but you find ll you need, you're here to go out anyway, aren't you. Cleaning happens every day, as is the replacement of the towls. No bad word at all. Great.
• 06/23/09
  Positive Rating
  Robert & Linda , North Carolina
  • This was a great place to stay. Very nice towels, fresh starch sheets, great kitchen,coffe maker and coffee. nice place to sit outside. The best frestest fruit & vegs.are at the outdoor market Beatful old town and beaches.
• 06/20/09
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  Heather Babin , Toronto
  • My mother, sister and I spent a wonderful week in a Iason studio. The last week of May was a great time in terms of weather and crowds. Both were moderate. The location was ideal for walking to most places in the old city even for my 87 year old Mom. The weekly outdoor market was a nearby treat. In fact, convenience was the watch word. Tavernas, 'corner store', the harbour and excellent restaurants. And... Despina really was the most considerate and helpful hostess. Unlike the other studio we rented, we had everything we needed to live in the studio. Even coffee, sugar, salt and pepper were supplied. It was very clean and well- maintained. There were treats and advice and a true feeling of concern about our needs. Cordiality and privacy. The best!!!!!!
• 03/29/09
  Positive Rating
  Bob and Sally Carlyle , St. Catharnes, Ontario
  • 03/29/09 A most pleasant and relaxing 5 weeks was spent in Feb/Mar at the Iason Studios. The hostess, Desprina, earned full marks in all categories and is also a wonderful caring person. The location is excellent in all regards and provides you with a complete immersion in the ancient history and culture of this beautiful part of the Mediteranean. The friendly atmosphere of the area enables one to make new friends, most of whom have been there before and are well versed in the history and adventure within Hania and surrounding areas. The experience of living (holidaying) in Hania at the Iason Studios has been a real pleasure and is full of wonderfull memories.
• 07/23/08
  Positive Rating
  Inga Clemens , Vancouver, Canada
  • July 2008 We travel around the world for the second year in a row. Our travel demands are so specific it always a challenge to find appropriate stay that would accommodate our driving agenda, our need for fast Internet connection to keep software business running, our Golden Retriever Gerda - yes, we travel with a dog... oh yeah, and me - requesting clean, quiet and comfortable furnished self-contained room, not far from the shore for a reasonable price. Iason Studios turned the daunting task into a quick email and a new friend at the other end of the line. Iason Studios caters to and understands those who love the fuzzy four legged ones. Gerda had a lot of attention and loved every minute of it! Location is perfect, see my photos and more comments about Chania on CITYPHOTOS. All in all we had a wonderful trip in Crete. Thanks again, Despina, for all your help!
• 06/07/08
  Positive Rating
  Diane Theriault , Tucson, AZ
  • I truly enjoyed the month I stayed in one of these studios March - April of this year. Despina is the most thoughtful, kind and helpful landlord I've ever had the pleasure to deal with. The room was very clean and well maintained. The location is incredible - less than 2 min. walk to the harbor, numerous restaurants, 2 markets, car rental, travel agency - all nearby, and even a jazz club next door! Hard to believe but it is also very quiet. I would love to live there and will definitely visit again!!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Coming form a very brave lady , such comments are so welcome! Thanks a lot Diane! Hope to see you again! Despina
• 05/03/08
  Positive Rating
  Kathleen Kerr , Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA
  • Our party of two couples just came back from Greece, where we spent a week in Chania at Iason Studios. We all had a *wonderful* time, and recommend Iason Studios highly! We had two studios, one with a lovely balcony and one, on the ground floor, with no steps to climb (good for anyone with a bad knee) and a small terrace on a dead-end walking street. Both sides of the studios open onto small pedestrian dead-end streets. The location was so much more quiet than most of the other places in Chania! We especially loved being right in the old city. The studios are very clean and well-maintained, with almost everything one would need or want. My sister and I both thought that we could easily have spent a month or more there very comfortably. The cost was very reasonable, especially compared to the hotels! We didn't have a harbor view, but we had a terrific price, didn't have all of the noisy tavernas and restaurants directly below us, and didn't have flights of stairs to climb. We were able to shop for food right down the street, we were one minute from taxis and perhaps two minutes from the harbor. There are SO many restaurants within 2-3 minutes walk, the problem was deciding where to eat when we dined out! I would recommend checking out a "mom-and-pop place "down" Angelou street toward the harbor about 20 meters, take the first right, and look for the tiny place on the left in about 30 meters. the lowest prices, tasty, very friendly, and live music! Thanks again to Despina for being a wonderful hostess!
• 09/14/07
  Positive Rating
  Nicole Walker , London, England
  • We stayed with Despina at the end of June and had a fantastic time. The location is suberb - we could easily park the car within walking distance and explore the beautiful old harbour by day and night with it's many restaurants and shops. It's a perfect combination of being close to the action without the noise of the action :-) Despina is also a wonderful host - we were there for a friend's wedding and she continually relayed messages left for us and was always helpful with suggestions and directions. Her accommodation is clean and well-maintained - we had blissfully air-conditioned nights and could shop at the nearby Champion for breakfasts on the porch or by the big window in the kitchen. I can't say enough about this ideal spot and Despina's kindness, it's a great price and base for exploring Crete.
• 09/07/07
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  Litsa Rorris , Toronto, Canada
  • My stay at Iason Studios was lovely. Despina's warm and inviting character made me feel at home. The location is perfect--just steps from the harbour, boutiques, and restaurants. For those planning a visit to Chania--I highly recommend Iason Studios.
• 09/02/07
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  Debbie Toppan , Boston, MA
  • I had a LOVELY visit at Iason Studios in July 2007. Despina could not have been more helpful, and she was most welcoming! I highly recommend her wonderful accommodations and would stay there another time! Thanks, Despina, for making my visit to Chania so pleasant!!!

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