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

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Living area
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chania, Crete
  • Loutraki Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marathi Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Port of Souda
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪8 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
Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.

Important information

You need to know

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

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor 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. Maritime Museum of Crete and Limnoupolis Water Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and waterskiing 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.
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Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Loutraki Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marathi Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Port of Souda - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Seitan Limania Beach - 22 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympic Catering Sa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Labyrinth - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Creat - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Argonaut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Espressaki - ‬5 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.

What time is check-in at Gardenia Guest House with beautiful sea views, near the beach and the village.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gardenia Guest House with beautiful sea views, near the beach and the village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gardenia Guest House with beautiful sea views, near the beach and the village. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Souda Bay, Loutraki Beach and Marathi Beach. Port of Souda and Agia Triada Monastery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Torsten K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr entspannender Ausblick
Sehr gut
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles perfekt
Den bisherigen Bewertungen ist fast nichts mehr hinzuzufügen und können von uns bestätigt werden. Wir haben uns in diesem tollen Ferienhaus mit gemütlicher Terrasse und traumhafter Aussicht sehr wohlgefühlt und würden auch jederzeit wieder buchen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful and gorgeous view
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was clean and comfortable. Excellent beds and linens. A lovely tray of treats and a bottle of wine greeted us. Just minutes from beaches and a quick drive to Chania. We look forward to returning. ps. Sternes is a charming village.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wolfgang H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Klasse Haus und nette Vermieter
Klasse Haus und nette Vermieter
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view
We had a great stay! Beautiful view and nice house & terrace
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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

Coretta V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderschönes Urlaubsdomizil
Alles hat wunderbar geklappt, Alexandra war sogar an unserem Anreisetag für uns einkaufen, da wir noch kein Auto hatten. Wir konnten jederzeit unsere Fragen stellen oder über Alexandra ein Auto mieten oder auch ein Taxi bestellen. Die Aussicht ist einfach wunderschön, wir haben die Abende auf der Terrasse sehr genossen. Kalathas Beach war unser Lieblingsstrand und auch ein Besuch der Höhle "Lera" lohnt sich, aber man sollte gut zu Fuß sein. Ein Besuch von Chania sollte man vermeiden, wenn Kreuzfahrtschiffe in Port Souda anlegen, da die Stadt dann wahnsinnig voll ist. Ansonsten ist Chania immer ein Besuch wert, toller alter venezianischer Hafen und eine schöne Altstadt. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub. Kleines Manko war der laute Gesang der Zikaden und das Überfliegen der Militärflugzeuge. Das sollte man vorher vielleicht wissen. Bei der schönen Unterkunft hat es uns an nichts gefehlt. Einmal die Woche wurde sauber gemacht, frische Bettwäsche und Handtücher, das war sehr angenehm. Wir wünschen Alexandra ganz viele zufriedene und liebe Gäste.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super schön
Für uns war alles perfekt. Wir hatten wunderbare Tage.Das Dorf Sternes hat alles was man braucht. Taverne Nikos lecker und herzlich. Die Ferienwohnung,der Blick,die Ruhe -kommen wieder👍🏻😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sauberes Apartment mit grandioser Aussicht
Wir waren eine Woche in dem Bungalow und waren total begeistert. Der Empfang supernett, die Aussicht wie auf den Bildern, das Apartment Tiptop sauber. Einzig zu erwähnen: Hin und wieder Düsen die Jets der Militärbasis über die Köpfe hinweg. Wir können die Unterkunft absolut weiterempfehlen! Umgebung: In der Nähe gibt es schöne Strände und Chania (ca 15-20 Min mit dem Auto entfernt) ist als Ort wunderschön! Wir waren dort abends hin und wieder essen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silke G., Tornesch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es hat alles gepasst!
Die Fotos entsprachen der Realität! Der Ausblick war sehr schön und der kleine Bungalow war wirklich privat. Man hat dort absolute Ruhe und kann seine Privatsphäre geniessen. Alexandra war für uns per Handy immer erreichbar. Wenn wir etwas benötigten, war dieses fast sofort da. Sie kümmert sich sehr um ihre Gäste! Man kann es nur empfehlen! Zur Info: Der letzte Weg zum Haus ist etwas steil. Sollten wir wieder in der Gegend Urlaub machen, dann kommen wir gerne wieder. André und Silke
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafte Aussicht
Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man benötigt. Der Ausblick von der Terrasse ist einfach traumhaft und auch die Ausstattung dort lädt zum verweilen ein. Das richtige zum ausspannen und wohlfühlen. Wir wurden vorab mit allen nötigen Details versorgt und es war auch jederzeit ein Ansprechpartner vor Ort. Wir kommen sicher wieder.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr empfehlenswert
Wir hatten einen wundervollen Aufenthalt mit viel Ruhe. Alles war hervorragend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elke F., Z.Z. sind wir in einer Kirche in Nordhausen / Südharz

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Einfach super!
Wir hatten nie einen so gut organisierten Gastgeber. Allein die Vorabinformationen waren einfach toll. Angefangen mit Adressen für Ärzte, Tips zum Einkaufen und Restaurants, dem Einkauf der Wochenendverpflegung bis hin zu einem sehr warmherzigen Empfang war die Begleitung durch die Eigentümer einfach schön. Das Objekt selbst liegt sehr ruhig in einem wunderschönen Garten. Es ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht, einschließlich frischem Gemüse aus dem Garten. Einfach ein wunderbarer Ort zum Entspannen, Wohlfühlen und Kraft tanken. Von uns ein ganz klare Empfehlung.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2019

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

Soline d., Lyon (France)

Petit coin de paradis
Petite maison parfaite avec tout ce dont on peut avoir besoin. Vue magnifique, terrasse très bien aménagée et jardin très agréable. Petit coin de tranquillité avec un accueil super d'Elsa et Alexandra .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

o t., uk

excellent
everything perfect
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

robin c.

Wonderful
One word- perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in May 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

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests