Dorothy's Dream: amazing view, history and luxury

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A terrace with a table set for dining, overlooking a body of water and buildings.
A balcony with a view of a river and cityscape, a table with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
A spacious room with wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, a red cabinet, and a large window with a view.
A wooden shelf with glassware and a bicycle, a window with a city view, and a wooden floor.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, and sink, with potted plants and a variety of vegetables on the counter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Old Venetian Harbor

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Chania, Crete
  • Place, Old Venetian Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chania Central Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chania Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Dorothy's Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

The Rector's suite

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

The Red room

1 Double Bed

The Romantic room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Rector's Suite en-suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Romantic room en-suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shared bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Chania

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Old Town Chania, a neighbourhood in Chania. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Museum of Crete and Greek National Football Museum. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Map
Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Old Venetian Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chania Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Municipal Art Gallery of Chania - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maritime Museum of Crete - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chania Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Παλλάς - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Remezzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Άρωμα - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪AlmyVita - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorothy's Dream: amazing view, history and luxury pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Dorothy's Dream: amazing view, history and luxury?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dorothy's Dream: amazing view, history and luxury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dorothy's Dream: amazing view, history and luxury?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dorothy's Dream: amazing view, history and luxury located?

This family-friendly Chania apartment building is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Ancient Kydonia and Old Venetian Harbor. Cretan House Folklore Museum and Franciscan Monastery of Aghios Fragkiskos are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, spacious, and Zoe was a great greeter and caretaker. We loved this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our family's second visit to Dorthy's Dream. We loved it so much the first time that we couldn't wait to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, as described

This was a great place to stay, close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Perfect Location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
We absolutely loved our stay . Incredible apartment. Beautiful, huge bedrooms with large kitchen . Amazing rooftop with views of old town/waterfront. We were met by Zoe who was so nice and gave us a history of this fantastic place. Also presented us with food and drinks. Both Zoe and Alex, the owner , were so helpful throughout our stay . This place was clearly our favorite during our trip to Greece.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family and friends summer vacation

Loved the property. Loved the location. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay. Beautiful home in perfect location.

Loved Dorothy's dream. Everything's was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Thank you Lauri for your kind words, we hope to see you again here in Chania!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Iconic Place to Stay

Absolutely amazing place to stay in Chania. A short walk to old town. The roof top deck has stunning sunset views. Zoe was very helpful in suggesting things to do. Would highly recommend for families or groups of friends.
View from roof deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Possibly the best place to stay at Chania

We were there around New Year's and had a great time! The house was immaculate, and the views were stunning! The owner was very gracious and accommodating, and everyone else was also very helpful and considerate. We are impressed and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ms

Great location. Amazing historical home with breathtaking views. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay in this historic property. Alexandros and Zoe were extremely responsive. The location is ideal for exploring Chania, and the view of the Venetian Harbour is magical. A few of us went on the sailing trip to Balos and Gramvousa with B Crew Sailing (Ariadne and Vissili) — as recommended by Alexandros. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dorothy’s Dream

Beautiful, historic property, well located for easy walk to Old Town Chania. Host Zoe greeted us with snacks and drink, and reviewed the property details. Comfortable for 7 people, but it was too hot to use the terrace much during the day. Would gladly stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoying history with amazing views

Beautifully restored former Rector’s palace from 1624. Spacious with modern amenities. Amazing views in the heart of the old town/harbor. Alex is very responsive and Zoe provides great information and is always available during your stay. Steep stairs going up, but if you take the time, it’s definitely worth every step!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A

Noisy but nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were excited about our stay from just the pictures on VRBO, however, when we arrived it exceeded our wildest dreams! First off, we were greeted by Nikos who was beyond friendly and accommodating. He took time to show us the apartment, prepared some Dakos and other snacks that were delicious, gave us a rundown of the city and many excellent suggestions of places to visit while in Chania. The apartment was central to a very vibrant yet cozy old town area. And the views were exquisite. We will definitely be booking again and recommending to others. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Dorothy’s dream was a magical place to call home base as we explored Crete. Zoe waited for us as we had a late arrival and did a thorough overview of the house and it’s history. She also had some snacks and a welcome basket waiting for us. We loved Chania and this very beautiful and historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2022
Dear Angie, We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and you got to explore the Chania region. We would love to have you back. All the best, Alex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is unreal every single thing about it is amazing. Zoe checked us in and gave us a tour as well as lovely Greek snacks. The property has everything you could need the beds are so comfortable the rooms are large, the kitchen is well stocked, they also left us fresh peaches and Greek yogurt, feta wine and water. We lived on the roof top patio you can’t even describe the views and how large it is! So close to all of the shopping and restaurants we did not want to leave Chania and this property was more than we could have expected!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Did not disappoint!!!

We had high expectations for our stay at Dorothy’s Dream in Chania, and it did not disappoint! From the pre-trip questions and recommendations by Alex, to the warm welcome by Zoe - everyone we met was incredibly helpful and responsive. The apartment is truly one-of-a-kind, with spectacular views and a perfect location for strolls into the Old Town for delicious dinners. Our family of 6 made some incredible memories together on this trip and I would highly recommend. Thank you Alex, Zoe and team!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Trip

We had been to a few Greek islands on a prior cruise and decided to go back and spend some time there. Crete was amazing and Dorothy's Dream was the perfect location. The views were stunning and the property was extremely clean. Zoe and Alex took care of everything. Our transportation from and to the airport were right on time. Zoe was there to welcome us when we arrived and had food for us after a long day of travel. I would highly recommend this property to family and friends and we hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Huge apartment, with the best view in town

I can't say enough about how wonderful this place is. I visited with my extended family, 6 adults and two small children, and there was plenty of room for us to all feel comfortable. Communication with the owner and local host was so easy, and we felt very well cared for. The apartment itself is stunning-- big rooms, tall ceilings, balconies overlooking the harbor, and the most amazing roof terrace. This is a first-class accommodation in the very center of a wonderfully interesting town. We felt so lucky to have spent a week there. Book it! Right now!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind words and the recognition! We are happy to have contributed to your family memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old town Chania

My family of 7 adults stayed here. It was wonderful. We all had our own rooms and beds. It can sleep 4 couples comfortably. Alex was great to work with and Zoe was there to show ys the keys and gave us lots of local information and even goodies to eat .. the location hasa rooftop view of the entire old town waterfront. It is a historic building that is part of the old town history. We had no problem but if you have a problem with stairs you should look elsewhere. We had no problems at all and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Overall, we couldn’t be happier with our rental. Alex, the owner, was very receptive throughout the process and answered all of our questions. Also, Zoe, the property manager, was amazing during our check in and provided snacks, restaurant locations, and an overview of the area. The property itself is amazing! The home was built in … 1624!! It is very spacious and the views of the Old Harbour are incredible. We had zero issues during our stay and would definitely consider it again. The only minor issue that finding parking can be a challenge at first, but once my family and I got a feel for peoples schedules - it got much better as the week went on. Again, this property is a place where lasting memories can be made! Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
Dear Scott, I hope you had a good time with your extended family and that the parking challenges did not affect you too much. I wish you all the best, Alex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Dorothy’s Dream was just that, a dream. It was the epitome of what my dream was as a perfect place to stay, especially our first trip to Greece. The location was in my opinion the best seat in the house. We could see everything. Dorothy’s was in a great local toon as far as accessing anything. We ate at Semiramis, which was a suggestion by Zoe. Who was the best host our entire trip. Out of the 3 places we stayed. I highly recommend Dorothy’s Dream. It’s worth it. Yes parking was a bit of a challenge but it was a trade off to being able to stay in the most beautiful house in Chania. Thank you so much for letting us stay on your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location with great views!

Dorothy's Dream was fantastic. Great rooms, great views in a great location! Right in old town Chania overlooking the harbour with great sunset views. The upper deck was a great gathering place for wine, conversation, and sunsets. Alex was great to deal with and Zoe welcomed us to this great historical house. You will want to stay here when in Chania!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

Dorothys Place has the best location in Chania! It’s beautiful rooftop offers a panoramic view of the Harbor. Views from every room. You won’t be disappointed. The service is impeccable, the house is well appointed with everything you need and more, including several different options for making your coffee! I would highly recommend it to anybody looking for a place in Chania. You are steps to everything you’ll want to see and do and it is very quiet. We will stay here when we visit Chania again. Love this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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