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OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage

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Property grounds
Aerial view
1 bedroom
Private kitchen
Dining

Overview of OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Check out the area

Map
Plaka, Crete
  • Popular LocationPlaka Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSpinalonga11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpinalonga Castle16 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)67 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 3
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon

Room options

About the area

Agios Nikolaos

In Agios Nikolaos .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Plaka Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Spinalonga with a stay here. Also, Spinalonga Castle is within 2 miles (3 km) and Hiona Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 3 min walk
  • Alykes of Elounda - 8 min drive
  • Elounda Windmills - 8 min drive
  • Spinalonga - 11 min drive
  • Spinalonga Castle - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beeraki - 7 min drive
  • Isla Bistro & Cocktail Bar - 3 min walk
  • Babel - 6 min drive
  • Epico - 8 min walk
  • Porto Rino - 6 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.

OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage

400 sqft Studio with integrated kitchen and separate bathroom, large double bed and extra sofabed, seaview, private gazebo and private sunbathing terrace directly on shore. Steps to the sea. Opposit the famous island fortress of Spinalonga. Free Wifi


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 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 kitchen, separate windowed bathroom with marble tiling, Shower, sink, toilet. Free 24/7 wifi and satelite TV (Astra). Studio room has full A/C. Private outside Gazebos with table and chairs, with unobstructed view to the sea. Private sunbathing terrace with your own sunbeds, BBQ directly on the beach. 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.
A unique location directly on a beach with few steps down to the sea.

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. A private brick barbecue is around the corner.

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.

Property manager

Christine

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

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% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Contactless check-in is available.

Property Registration Number 1222423

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

11246

OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
More than I expected!!! Hope to be back again. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penelope N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing again!
Another lovely stay at Plaka Beach Cottages, even better this time with the addition of balcony doors giving unrestricted view of Spinalonga. Cottage and area are lovely , booking is easy and Christine is on hand for any queries. Just perfect 💕
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Frederick, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay.
We loved our stay here. The view is magnificent, it was clean and quiet and near some fantastic restaurants. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing break
Great property in beautiful Plaka. Stunning views and a short walk to some amazing restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding accommodation
I would highly recommend these cottages, they are beautifully decorated and in a superb location if you want a relaxing break with the sea at your feet. Our host Christine was extremely friendly and knowledgeable but was also respectful of our privacy- we have already booked for next year as this property is very very special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronit K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place in Plaka
Wonderful location, great host, the house was clean and the kitchen had all the equipment needed. When we came they put groceries so we will not be stressed to go to the market. What a lovely thought. Every time we needed towels we got immediately. We had the best vacation ever.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John P.

May 2019 Toni & John Australia
Beautiful location with fabulous views! Very comfortable and catered for all needs. Beautifull memories made. Fantastic! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B., Lesmahagow, Scotland.

Fantastic holiday in Olous cottage
We stayed in Olous cottage from 2-12 June - we had a fantastic holiday and would thoroughly recommend these cottages and Plaka to anyone wanting a relaxing holiday in a great location with fantastic views. The cottage is not big but is spacious enough, is fitted to a high standard and has everything you need. However it is the outside space, proximity to the water and spectacular views that really make this property stand out from others. We hardly spent any time inside the cottage - other than to sleep - and the outside area is very spacious with a sunbathing area with loungers, a dining area with table and chairs in the shade and another area with a couple of reclining chairs. The views across to Spinalonga are spectacular and it was great to sit or eat and look out just watching the world go by. Access to the pebbled beach and sea is easy and convenient through a set of stairs and it was great to take a dip in the sea to cool down when it got too hot. The starter pack that was left for us was great and included bread, pasta, butter, water, coffee, tea, cheese, cucumber, pasta sauce, biscuits - topped off with a couple of beers which were really appreciated. The cottage is just a short walk into Plaka village. We really enjoyed staying in Plaka which is small and quiet with some great restaurants. It was quiet when we were there in June and no need to book any restaurants in advance - just decide on the night. Plaka is not a lively night time location - no clubs, sports bars etc - but perfect for a relaxing time with quality restaurants. There are a couple of supermarkets in the village which will provide for all the essentials you need. We only hired a car for four of the days we were there to see more of eastern Crete. We used the transfer service that can be arranged through the property as we were arriving at the airport quite late at night and leaving early morning from the port - this was easy to arrange and worked really well. It’s possible to walk into Elounda - takes about an hour along an established path - and there is a bus service that runs every two hours to Elounda and Aghios Nikolaos. As mentioned previously - we had a great holiday and would recommend the property and Plaka.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

True to its description
Had a fantastic time one of the best chilled out holidays we've had. Would definitely go back. If you get a chance eat at the carob tree restaurant hosted by steph and Greg great hosts. Good value
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018