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

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Outdoor dining
Books
Beach nearby, beach towels
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

Danish, English, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 431 sq ft (40 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00002601127

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Gardenia Guest House Chania
Gardenia Guest Chania
Gardenia Guest House

About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 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.?

Check-out 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 vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Loutraki Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Marathi Beach. Agia Triada Monastery and Tombs of Venizelos are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dominique G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

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

10/10 Excellent

robin c.

Wonderful
One word- perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Torsten K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr entspannender Ausblick
Sehr gut
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Wolfgang H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Klasse Haus und nette Vermieter
Klasse Haus und nette Vermieter
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view
We had a great stay! Beautiful view and nice house & terrace
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coretta V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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