Beachfront vacation rentals in Crete
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Home in Palaiochora
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviewsApartment in the old town with a terrace...Savais
Savoula's apartment is in the heart of downtown, and thanks to the host's precise directions it was easy to find. The kitchen is well equipped, with oil, salt and sugar available (always welcome). The spacious bedroom and functional bathroom. The large plus the terrace with the sofa and table, and the laundry room available. I had a really good time and definitely recommend this apartment.
Home in Ierapetra
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviewsHouse in a sunny Cretan garden.
Penelopi's place was exactly what we were looking for: a beautiful cottage with a lovely, private terrace, close to the beautiful beaches. Penelopi is an excellent host: very friendly, warm and helpful. We loved Creten hospitality and will definitely return in the future.
Rental unit in Rethymno
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsSeafront Deluxe Apartment
We had a really great stay here, the place was spacious, clean, and right in the beach. Stratos was a friendly and responsive host. I would highly recommend staying here!
Home in Galatas
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsChania Sea View Summer House
It feels like home as soon as we arrived at Grigoris's place. We were welcomed by Christina (Grigoris mom, hope we got the name right). Christina was super friendly and helpful through our stay. She brought to us some home cooked Greek pastries and biscuits next day and we loved them. The house looks and feels better than the photos. Beautiful sea view in a quiet area. We felt so relaxpastIt has everything you need to enjoy your stay there. Great place for a family. Highly recommend and we will definitely come back. Lots of lovely memory. Thank you Christina and Grigoris.
Villa in Chania
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsBrand new ocean wave's villa!
We really enjoyed our stay! The views from the villa to the sea we’re phenomenal and the neighborhood was idyllic and walkable. Our hosts were very welcoming when we arrived in the evening. We highly recommend staying. Wonderful in every respect!
Rental unit in Kastri
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviewsApartments with panoramic view
Modern construction and large, quiet with good aircon . Janika helpful in every way.
Rental unit in Palaiochora
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviewsLuxury Studio El Arte on the beach
We loved our stay here!! Nice quiet location close to the beach and town was perfect for our family to enjoy our Greek vacation in Crete. Bed is super comfortable and deck awesome for morning coffee or evening drinks.
Cycladic home in Chania
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 324 reviewsMaria's house on the seafront!
Small townhouse with two bedrooms very well located, 20m from the beach (don't trust the map on AIRBNB, it's much closer to the sea), restaurants, grocery stores. 15 minutes walk to the old town. And in addition, charming touches from Maria!
Beachfront home rentals with a pool
Villa in Agios Nikolaos
5 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviewsBeachfront villa Phi, jacuzzi and amazing views
Words can’t describe how wonderful this villa was. It was everything we hoped for and more. The view was fantastic, the living space was luxurious and the location was prime. It was so good I wanted to pack up and move in for good.
Villa in Γούρνες
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviewsLuxury Villa with Private pool next to sandy beach
Clean, very nice villa. Pool large and clean. Good communication.
Villa in Rethymno
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsLuxury Beachside Living, a Step Away from Beach!
Kosta’s villa was beautiful. Everything you needed. Beautifully decorated and nice linens. Very comfortable beds. The views are exquisite and very nice surrounding restaurants.
Villa in Mochlos
5 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews"Nuez Villas" Ground Level Villa with a Sea View
Excellent home amenities. Superb environment. Super comfortable and pleasant stay. I would highly recommend.
Villa in Anapilsi Hersonissos
5 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviewsMare Beach Villa
I cannot express enough, how amazing this place was. If you were even considering renting it, you must do it right away. The host went way above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and more much much more. Spotlessly, clean, and over and above accommodations. Next visit to Crete, I will not even consider staying anywhere else. There was a ton around us and it was the most beautiful place. I’ve ever stayed anywhere. Our host took care of us like we were family.
Villa in Chania City
5 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviewsSeaview Villa Patroklos, pool-1 min walk to beach!
A lovely, luxury appartment near the beach and about 30 minutes' walk from the old town of Chania. A well-equipped, clean and beautiful appartment, but above all the warm and friendly hostess Anastasia. She guided us around the area, brought local delicacies, stocked the fridge with food and even drove us to the grocery store with her car. We really enjoyed our stay at the appartment and can wholeheartedly recommend it to others. You certainly wont't be disapointed!
Rental unit in Achlia
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviewsVilla Proistakis direct sea view 2
One of the best Airbnbs I've stayed in! The pool, garden and lounge arrangements are well thought-out and in excellent condition. The outside area gets cleaned and even our apartment would have been cleaned in the midst of our 7 day stay which I never expected. We didn't need it but our ask for fresh towels was taken care of immediately. Everything was perfectly clean, the kitchen is well equipped and even shampoo, shower gel and body lotion were provided. Manolis is a great host and we have already recommended the airbnb to our friends!
Villa in Chania
5 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsVilla Isalos I Sea fragrance & free heated pool
My wife and I had an outstanding stay for the following reasons- The house has epic sea views and is right on the beach! IT HAS IT ALL! It's modern, spacious and has a beautiful, heated swimming pool. Andreas is an excellent host, extremely responsive to any questions I had. The house was chock full of everything you need, from beer and wine to fruit, bread and butter. Emilia, the housekeeper is fantastic, keeping the place clean and spotless every day. Eleni, Andreas's mom was adorable, dropping off fresh baked pastries on our second day. AIRBNB's don't get any better than this one!
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Villa in Crete
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviewsTraditional stone house by the sea...
Really enjoyed our stay here. Peaceful and quiet. The scenery is unmatched. A very nice host.
Rental unit in Gournes
5 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsWide Sea Suites with heated jacuzzi
I had a great stay at Giorgo's. The property is brand new and spotless. The jacuzzi is great for relaxing in the evening. Giorgo's apartment is located next door to his restaurant, right in front of the sea, with access to a tiny beach which does the job, and a great spot for swimming. There is plenty of space to park a car. I would highly recommend!
Rental unit in Limenas Chersonisou
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsSea View Penthouse with Jacuzzi
Sonia was very accommodating. The directions to get to her place were perfect! She even helped us set up a taxi to get from the airport to her place, and the driver had good recommendations of things to do, where to eat, and the best ways to get around. She even gave us good directions on how to use the KTEL bus system . The views from her place were incredible! The description of her place was exactly what we experienced. We would be happy to go there again!
Loft in Chania
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviewsLoft with amazing view on the beach - Chania
Absolutely loved our stay! The view really just trumps everything. Bed was super comfortable as well and loved having AC.
Home in Xerokampos
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviewsMemories House - 3 mins walk to the Argilos Beach
Niki was a lovely host, when we saw her in person she would politely ask us how we are, about our stay and equally / mindfully giving us space and privacy. She has a very beautiful, clean, well presented, and very functional home. It has the right amount of privacy, situated within Olive Groves and with neighbours spaced out. There are stunning views outside all the windows, especially the main foldout doors onto a lovely patio with table and 2 sunbeds. There is a lovely beach cove 3 mins walk away, which we borrowed sun chairs and umbrella for. From this beach you can walk to other stretches of beach and Tavernas. It's easy to walk or drive to the other Tavernas and Mini Mart in the village. Equally other villages, beaches, sightseeing, archaeological sights and hikes are easy to explore. We would happily stay here again! *We also enjoyed some lovely figs from Nikis Garden, and some sweet treats offered for my partners Birthday 💖
Home in Marathi
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviewsSea and Sun Marathoula House! Beachfront,Sea View!
An amazing stay at a gorgeous house on the beach - a pleasure to watch your kids play in the sand while you sit on a private terrace just above. Restaurants (and the people running them) were absolutely wonderful. Its a small area, detached from the city and large tourism projects elsewhere. But Marathi Beach has everything you need for a very relaxing and enjoyable visit. My only comment is that the home lacks an indoor livingroom / dining area. It didn't bother us as we happily ate at the covered outdoor table or sat by the beach in the covered loungers - but this may not suit someone looking to relax inside in the late evening
Home in Lasithi
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviewsBlue and Sea vol2
Wonderful apartment, in a beautiful location by the sea, with a fabulous view from the terrace, the beach a few steps away. The apartment is lovely, there is everything the guests need, every detail has been thought about to be able to enjoy a wonderful and leisurely holiday. We were happy to spend our vacation at this location.
Villa in Xerokampos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviewsVilla Riviera- 20 meters from the coast
Ideal stay for those who like peace and quiet. Charming villa, a short walk to the sea, in an olive grove. The house is tastefully decorated, well equipped and very comfortable. The outdoor spaces are very nice and well appointed , with shade or sun. The surrounding beaches are beautiful and the restaurants are within walking distance. Quick and easy communication with Athanasios, very considerate. We had a great relaxing holiday, thank you to our host as well as to Babis and Chara.
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