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Gardenia Guest House with beautiful sea views, near the beach and the village.

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Room
Terrace/patio
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Sea viewSea viewSea view

Check out the area

Map
Chania, Crete
  • Popular LocationLoutraki Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarathi Beach7 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Souda16 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gardenia Guest House with beautiful sea views, near the beach and the village.

Lovely bungalow guest house on private estate. Beautiful views, quiet and peaceful setting within the garden of the main house. Amazing views to Souda Bay, the White Mountains, Apokoronas, and the open sea.

The guest house includes 1 double bedroom with air-con, en-suite bathroom with shower, a living room with kitchenette, and a separate WC where the washing machine is placed. There is a spacious pergola-covered terrace including a dining area, a BBQ, a daybed, and a hammock. The bungalow and its terrace is completely private (not visible to the estate’s other residents).

High quality bed linen and towels, duvets and pillows. Professional cleaning.

Prices quoted on this listing refer to 2 guests, and can only accomodate in addition a baby.

Immediately below the bungalow is the property’s second guest house which sleeps 4. This house can be rented together with the bungalow thus accommodating a total of 6. For more information please see VRBO isting number 6556640.

Access to the bungalow is by a private path leading from the property’s gated entrance. Parking can be outside the property on the side of the neighboring olive grove.

Located on the Akrotiri peninsula of Chania, on the outskirts of the village of Sternes. The lovely beaches of Loutraki and Marathi are only a short drive away, as is the quaint village of Sternes.

Preferred guests are couples wishing to enjoy peace and quiet, respectful of the estate’s owners’ proximity. Maximum occupancy is 2, with the possibility for a cot for child up to the age of 2. Music/noise and conversation generated from the guests or equipment that they are using in and around the bungalow should be kept to a respectable level in consideration of the owners and must be reduced to a minimum after 9 pm.

Location:
The pretty village of Sternes is located south of Chania International Airport (no air traffic above). The village includes 3 places to dine, a gyro/souvlaki café, a tavern, and a Kafenion (local café). There are 2 minimarkets providing basic groceries, fruit and vegetables, a bakery, and a pharmacy.

Approx. 3 km below Sternes are the sandy beaches of Loutraki and Marathi. Both have shallow, crystal-clear waters, are well protected from the northerly winds of July and August, and are favorites among both tourists and locals alike. There are 3 places to eat in Loutraki; a beach café, a grill-taverna, and another lunch tavern. Marathi has a slightly larger selection of restaurants, one of them, Patrelantonis, considered to be one of the best restaurants in Chania. Equally good but with fewer selections on its menu is the beach fish-café of Rokakis. Fishermen in the family assure fresh fish and seafood on a daily basis.

Distances:
2 km to the sandy beach of Loutraki with lunch café and 2 tavernas
3,2 km to the sandy beach of Marathi with 3 tavernas
1,5 km to nearest shop in the village of Sternes. Sternes also has a bakery, a pharmacy and 2 tavernas
7 km to the international airport of Chania
15 km to Chania, with its lovely old town and famous Venetian harbor

Property manager

Alexandra
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Languages

Danish, English, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Preferred guests are couples wishing to enjoy peace and quiet, respectful of the estate’s owners’ proximity.
Music/noise/ conversation generated from the guests or equipment that they are using in/around the bungalow should be kept to a respectable level.
Music/noise/conversation should be kept to a respectable level in consideration of the owners and must be reduced to a minimum after 9 pm.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00002601127

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. 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. Maritime Museum of Crete and Limnoupolis Water Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Loutraki Beach - 3 min drive
  • Marathi Beach - 7 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 16 min drive
  • Seitan Limania Beach - 22 min drive
  • Almyrida Beach - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Anchor - 8 min drive
  • Olympic Catering Sa - 8 min drive
  • Argonaut - 6 min drive
  • Labyrinth - 8 min drive
  • Goody's - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardenia Guest House with beautiful sea views, near the beach and the village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexandra is the most helpful property manager I know.
Great view, Great garden area, wonderful silence
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., Cheltenham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot, perfect place
Great place, just right for a week's break, unbelievable views, close to beaches (~5 minutes drive) and restaurants. You do need a car with a bit of oomph, though - up two steepish hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Great view, quiet, calm, relaxing place with outstanding support.
Really close to the airport but also to Chania. Very easy to walk the short cut to Sternes for those without a car. Also easy to walk to 2 beaches and explore the countryside around Sternes. The view is very special, taking in the sea and the spectacular white mountains. We enjoyed a relaxing retreat with no TV, radio, computer or phone distractions and felt wonderfully relaxed. There is a vegetable garden just beside the house. Alexandra supplied us with really useful information before our holiday. Elsa was our host at the property upon arrival. The hospitality throughout our stay was outstanding, far more than ever could be expected. By the end of our week we felt like we had been staying with a good friend. This makes it a particularly special place. We would like to thank them both for enhancing our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris U.

Beautiful position exactly as shown and decribed
The owners were very attentive and amenable, made our stay perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Beautiful property, fabulous views.
The owners , Alexandra and Elsa, were very helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. We had very detailed information sent to us before we left which made everything very easy,from driving to our accommodation to choosing where to visit , and recommended restaurants. The situation of the garden house was very beautiful, overlooking the sea, and very peaceful. The house itself had everything we needed, and was very clean and comfortable. We had a lovely stay there , and plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra

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I’m half Greek (from western Crete) and half Norwegian. I speak fluent English, Norwegian, and Greek, and have lived and worked on Crete for many years but reside in Norway. This amazingly beautiful island and its people always make me look forward to coming back. I am fortunate enough to be able to spend the entire summer working on Crete. I wish you a wonderful holiday and will do my utmost to make it so!

Why they chose this property

Peaceful environment, panoramic views you'll never forget, lovely authentic settings, far from mass tourism, yet near wonderful beaches.

What makes this property unique

The panoramic views are magnificent!

Languages:

English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Greek

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