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OLONDI: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage

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Property grounds
1 bedroom
Beach
1 bedroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Plaka, Crete
  • Plaka Beach
    3 min walk
  • Spinalonga
    11 min drive
  • Spinalonga Castle
    16 min drive
  • Sitia (JSH)
    93 min drive

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About the area

Agios Nikolaos

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this cottage is a 1-minute drive from Plaka Beach and 8 minutes from Alykes of Elounda. .This cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Spinalonga and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Spinalonga Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Christian Basilica Poros Elounda - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Spinalonga - 11 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Spinalonga Castle - 16 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Epico - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blend - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gorgona - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tholos - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

OLONDI: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage

400 sqft Studio with integrated kitchen and separate bathroom, large double bed and extra sofabed, seaview, 2 private gazebos and private sunbathing terrace directly on shore. Brand new renovated 2022 with new kitchen new appliances etc!

50 ft. from the waterline a small flock of three separated cottages on a beautiful and safe plot of land. (Fenced) Few steps to the sea. Nicely brand new renovated 1 studio cottages with vaulted high ceiling, ca. 400 sq.ft. (about 37 square meters), large comfortable double bed (King size), separate sofa/bed, view to the sea, inside and outside eating area, built in brand new kitchen, separate windowed bathroom with marble tiling, Shower, sink, toilet. Studio room has full A/C. Private outside Gazebos with table and chairs, with unobstructed view to the sea. It would be hard to be closer to the sea or in a more relaxing spot with the soft sound of the waves around you. And it would be hard to find such a safe location far away from the big cities but still in short walking distance (ca. 650 ft, ca. 200m) of a friendly little fishing village with many original tavernas and cafes. A bus stop close.

You will have your private studio with seaview, a private outside area that is separated from the 2 other cottages with tall natural stone walls. Your outside area has an esting place, shade by a pergola as well as a private sunbathing platform with seaview directly by the sea!

You have an english and greek speaking host that lives a few miles away. she can organise for you e.g a rental car and is there for you regularly.

The cottages are located ca 100 meters from Plaka village, just a short walk along or behind Plaka Beach. Plaka has many taverns and cafés as well as a beach bar. On very rare occasions (2-3 times during the whole summer season) there is life music in one of the restaurants or beach bar that can be heard over the bay also in the cottages. It usually stops at 23.00

Please note that from 2024 on the greek government requires all guests of Villassmaller than 80 m2 to pay an environmental fee of 1.5€ per property and night during your stay in summer season. (eg. 4.5 € for 3 nights). Please pay this either by Credit card or in cash to our host on Crete after your arrival and we will forward it directly to the authorities.
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage. There's a private balcony or patio.
Take in the views from a terrace.

Property manager

Ms. S. Klein

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
This property uses solar energy
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 1222423

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

Property is also known as

11245

OLONDI: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning - can't wait to come back
This place is beautiful, such a good find! We will absolutely be staying again. The terrace gets the sun right up until about 5pm (June) and its lovely and private. The accommodation itself is SPOTLESSLY clean, one of the best I've ever stayed in. Communication with the host was fantastic including during a hiccup we had with our keys late at night. Such a great stay, cannot recommend enough!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pmcuccia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
Beautiful property in a cute town with amazing access to the beach, port, and town of Plaka. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than expected!
Perfect for 2 people. Obviously its all about the location, but add in spotless accommodation, a comfy bed and a decent shower, excellent communication with the owners/manager. It's everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and water front view
Unique place in a really nice location not far from Elounda and Agios Nikolai’s. Spent a few days here and the view from the private deck was beautiful. It overlooks Spinalonga island and Plaka Beach…. Going down to the beach is as simple as walking down a few stairs. Restaurants, bars, and shops all within walking distance. Self Check in process was easy and also has a private parking space close by. The unit we stayed in was not very large but all two people really need. Very peaceful and quiet as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect Stay
The property was well maintained and had all necessary amenities. The location is absolutely perfect, quick access to Plaka beach and an array of local restaurants. The villa was private and quiet and we cannot wait to come back. Christine was incredibly helpful and we would 100% visit here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value!
This is a great property for couples, with lots of privacy, good view and beach access, and restaurants within walking distance. Unfortunately for our stay, it was generally too windy to properly sitting outside or the swimming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plaka Beach Cottages
Beautiful setting. Plaka was very quiet and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay, beutiful views private terrace was fantastic.
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spinalonga Bay
Maybe the most wonderful place in Crete...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Beautiful location, very restful. Confusion on arrival as didn't know what house we rented. Didn't know the name but was sorted out. We were put in the house for 10 days that we thought we rented then moved to the rear property as that was the house we rented. Although all lovely properties if you want to have a seaview from your cottage make sure you rent a front property not the rear property. The cottage manager was very helpful so was the cleaner. Overall lovely stay will return
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

mandy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
Wonderful cottage in an an amazing location. Christine was a great host and everything was perfectly arranged, including transfer from the airport. The village is peaceful, but with plenty of good restaurants (we liked Ostria, Paliria and The Carob Tree). Spinilonga is lovely to visit and there are plenty of other places of interest nearby like Knossos. Our favourite trips were a Land Rover safari into the mountains, and a brilliant horse riding session in the local countryside (with Fourni Horses). A really lovely place to visit - thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

A little gem!
This was a really nice studio apartment, one of three, virtually on the beach at Plaka. The setting could not have been better, with a great view of Spinalonga, loads of private outdoor space, real peace and quiet, but all within a 5 minute walk of local tavernas. We visited at the very end of the season, when we were the only guests and the beach was virtually empty, but we chose this villa with peace and quiet in mind and it was perfect! We left England when it was snowing and watched the sun rise every morning from our terrace in Plaka in shorts and t-shirts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pop V.

Everything PERFECT
From the moment we booked this beautiful place and until we left, everything was just perfect. First we received am email with all the details we needed in order to find the place, the key for the studio, where the private parking is situated ... Thank you for the water, bread, cheese, tomato, cucumber and biscuits you offered for the first day, it was more than appreciated! After a tiring day of travelling by plane and then by car, it was a nice touch not to worry for the next morning breakfast 😊 We had a very nice conversation with Cristinne, who visited us just to see if we need something and if we are happy with our accomodation. Please aware that of the three bungallows, Olondi is the one in the back, the other two bring in front, just by the beach. The upside of renting this bungallow is that you will have the largest private sunbed terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penelope N.

Stunning location, beautiful property
What a lovely place to stay! We have booked again already. Well equipped, comfortable cottage, beach, good tavernas, mini markets very close by. Bus stop close if you want to explore further afield and can tear yourself away from beautiful Plaka and the view of Spinalonga set in the crystal clear blue sea. Christine contacted us before the holiday and arranged a taxi transfer and made sure we were comfortable during our stay. Absolutely perfect ☀️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Prague, Czech Republic

Nine great days in Plaka
Nice little studio with great terraces. You have to try watching stars at night lying on the big terrace with a glass of wine. One terrace for breakfast, one terrace for dinner and one to relax and watch the Spinalonga Island and the people on the beach bellow. We always rent a car and do trips almost every day. Not this time. Highly recommended to people who like peace and quiet and beautiful places.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Beautiful Property in a Stunning Location
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Olondi - the accommodation and outside areas were superb, really clean and well maintained by Jimmy and Lela. On arrival, there was a lovely welcome pack with essential items. The view from the sunbathing terrace was just so beautiful (even better than the photos) looking across to Spinalonga and the beach is literally on your doorstep. We could not fault any aspect of our stay and Christine, our host, was very attentive - arranging our flight transfers and checking in on us the day after arrival to check everything was ok. Thank you Christine, Jimmy and Lela for making our stay such an unforgettable one - we hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Incredible! Like living in a postcard!
We are three friends travelling around Greece and spent a few days at the cottages. It was an amazing experience, perfect for our group. The host/staff were very friendly and provided more than what we needed. The location couldn't be better and was a highlight of our trip to Greece. Highly recommend visiting Spinalonga and reading The Island. Thank you again for everything. We hope to return someday with our families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

RUPERT M.

Just the most incredible location
You cannot fault the location - we wanted to be on the sea and we were. This place has a wonderful setting right on the beach at Plaka. A few short steps from ones cottage and you are in the sea. But there were little things about the cottage that let it down for us and what would have been 4 stars is instead 3. We were in the back cottage - Olondi Cottage - it has all that you need for a holiday, a small functioning kitchen, seperate bathroom (tiny shower tray) etc. Its very clean and well looked after - welcome supplies on arrival too - very handy. Our thoughts for people thinking about staying - we had hoped for sleeping with the sounds of the sea but sadly was replaced with the sounds of the neighbours cottages air-cons - if you want to sleep with the sound of the sea - don't go for Olondi. Despite the stellar location the fittings/ furniture inside the cottage were a bit, well we felt they let the cottage down. The bedding was a little too much like a 16 year old for us, the wardrobe sits under the cottages air-con, the day bed/ extra bed might work for a 3rd person to sleep but didn't work for seating at night, the TV (if you need one at all) sits perched on a rickety table.......I know they sound trite but it was these little things we felt just let it down from being just so much better - Having said all that we loved loved loved the location, the cottage did have all that one needed for a holiday and if you really do want to be 'by the sea' then this place is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Effortlessly beautiful.
Stunning little studio with fantastic outside space. The sunbathing terrace is even more spacious than it looks in the pictures. Plaka itself is a charming village with lots of lovely restaurants. A Wonderful and truly relaxing holiday, could not recommend this place more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Perfect Week in Plaka
Fabulous little studio cottage, perfect for two, with amazing outdoor space to relax, read and gaze across to Spinalonga island (read Victoria Hislop's The Island - it adds to your holiday). A few steps down to a lovely beach - pretty quiet in early June - and a stroll to all the restaurants within five minutes. Great location to walking, and to explore further if you have a hire car (Crete has great roads even inland in the mountains), with your own parking space next to the three locked, gated cottages. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Fantastic!
Walk to everything in Plaka!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

Excellent Cottage
Perfect position on the waters edge. Well equiped cottage and very good communication from the owner before arrival. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS F.

Beautiful
I will not give this property a detailed review.I will just write that, during the second day of my stay, i booked this place again for next year . The one and ONLY downside was the poor internet connection. That is all :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vibeke L., Danish

Wonderfull cottage
This is such a charming little cottage and the view from the terraces are spectacular. The cottage itself is simple but has everything you need. Very clean. The hostess Christine was very kind and helpfull and we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafter Urlaub
Es waren perfekte zwei Wochen: Diese Anlage liegt traumhaft schön, von Plaka genau richtig weit entfernt, um die Ruhe genießen zu können, aber nicht völlig aus der Welt zu sein. Das Ambiente ist sehr ansprechend, die Betreuung durch das Management vor Ort äußerst aufmerksam und zugewandt. Mit einem Wort: paradiesisch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022