Holiday rentals near Marmara Beach

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Viola. It has a lovely orchard at the back full of pomegranate and olive trees. There is a view of the sea from the sea from the pool. It’s easy to access Frangkocastello beaches and also the ones around Chora Sfakion. The villa was well stocked with everything you need including toiletries etc. So we didn’t need to do much shopping. Nikos was super helpful in advising on swimming places and tavernas. We also had a lovely drive up into the mountains near Anopoli. The location of the villa is perfect if you want uncrowded beaches in summer and crystal clear seas. Bliss.

Villa Spiros is one of three lovely villas around a 5 minute drive to Frangokastelo. The local beach is a beautiful, natural one with knarled trees under which you can shade from the sun. It’s a 5 minute stroll from the villa and a wonderful place to see the sunset. The swimming pool was clean and a perfect cooling off temperature. The villa is the closest to the mountains of the three and views of the mountains are fabulous. Sea views are also beautiful. The village of Frango Kastelo is spread out over a mile or so but well served with 3 supermarkets, bakeries, tavernas and beaches. The house was beautifully clean and we were left some wine and local treats. The air conditioning works well and we were kept cool at night which was lovely. We were 5 - so used the sofa bed in the lounge which is a wide single size sofa bed. Our stay was wonderful, and we would definitely recommend Spiros Villa, but there are a couple of things that would improve this lovely house - Unfortunately, the mattresses are a little dated now and sadly not the most comfortable. Perhaps some good mattress toppers would be enough to alleviate the problem for the time being? The only table outside is a small coffee table. The patio and garden is quite large and there’s plenty of space to eat outside so it’s a shame there isn’t a take and chairs to use outside for eating. It would be great if local agents could pass these comments on to the owners for the benefit of other visitors. 😃 Thank you

The property was perfect, spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The property facilities make for a great holiday. The location is fantastic within easy walk of local Tavernas, Bakery, etc. Christina is the perfect host, on hand if required and very helpful.

The photos do not do this place justice. It is beautiful, scenic and hidden away. Close enough to walk to the beach or any number of local tavernas but also boasting the rarity of a lovely, shared pool. There are two apartment units at the property but you don't feel as if you are imposing on another family's holiday. The town itself is a quiet, authentic slice of Crete. There are several very decent beaches with excellent snorkelling opportunities along the small stretch of coast and a number of very decent, picturesque tavernas to chose from. I would recommend car hire because it opens up further opportunities along the coast, such as boat hire from Sfakia or the Prevelli beach trip. The hosts are friendly and generous without being imposing. It felt more like staying with friends - they are always on hand to ask for tips and advice about local culture. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxed, quiet getaway.

The Villa was lovely and so close to the beach. If you want a break from it all then this will be perfect for you. There is not a huge amount to do in the area aside from nice beaches and a handful of restaurants so bear that in mind when booking.

We stayed at the Villa in August 2022. The Villa is spacious and clean and has everything one needs. You definitely need a car and anywhere you want to go, be prepared for a good drive. The taverna and shops down the road have all the essentials needed. Lubi came twice during our stay to clean the pool and offered to change sheets and towels though we felt it was wasteful and we’re happy to put the towels to wash ourselves. All in all, had a wonderful time and highly recommend it.

This villa is the most stunning villa any of us had stayed at, the hosts really made it an exceptional stay. THANK YOU Alexandra, Nikos and Konstantina, you were incredible before and throughout our stay. A huge shout out to Alexandra for dealing with our many requests, nothing was ever too much trouble and you were so very helpful. Nikos & Konstantina, your villa is stunning, the views, the little touches, made this one of the most beautiful visits, and you are so friendly too! You were so welcoming, we had the best week ever in such beautiful surroundings. Several elements made this trip exceptional, the supermarket deliveries straight to the villa, the boat trip and the chef that came and cooked for us, we really could not have asked for more! We loved every minute, thank you from us all! We can't wait to come back!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful villa. The location is perfect in the mountains but not far from the coast for some beach time. The pool makes this a great place to hang out all day with a lovely couple of tavernas in walking distance. We had a great stay. The villa could just have done with a few basics such as oil and salt for cooking and some plastic cups for round the pool but that is the only criticism! It is great that there is a clean and towel change half way through your stay as well. ( We stayed for only a week).