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OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage

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Property grounds
Beach
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

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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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage

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
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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
On-site 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
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 the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

11246

About the area

Map
Plaka, Crete

What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 3 min walk
  • Elounda Windmills - 8 min drive
  • Christian Basilica Poros Elounda - 8 min drive
  • Spinalonga - 11 min drive
  • Spinalonga Castle - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gorgona - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Epico - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blend - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porto Rino - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage located?

Situated in Agios Nikolaos, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Plaka Beach and Spinalonga. Spinalonga Castle is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 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

8/10 Good

glyn p., Burbage,Leics,Uk

Just as the description says
After a week of perfect relaxation In a peaceful setting we can highly recommend any of the villas for their position, cleanliness and overall experience 1 small problem when arriving at midnight - could not find key - Ron's mobile number which was given has a contact no longer exists and only by luck did we guess the code to the keysafe to obtain the key to the property - make sure you get this - After which our holiday was perfect We shall return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Massimo T., Roma

wonderful position and nice cottages with good facilities
Very nice cottage in wonderful position very close to the sea, with beautiful furnished private terraces. The part of the Island is beautiful and elegant, also if the most beautiful beaches are a little far. But the plage of the site and the water are so good, and there are 2 nice villages nearby.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Marie-thérèse D.

Cottage very clean and confortable, some missing pieces in the kitchen for 3 persons
Overall very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Excellently located beach studio
Had an excellent week in Olous cottage. The 3 studios are superbly located only a few steps from the beach. They have amazing views of Spinalonga, the sea, and the coastline. Although close together each studio has private outside space. In our week's holiday the studio was cleaned 3 times, always to a good standard. It was well equipped, comfortable and air conditioned. Ron was particularly helpful and friendly. Plaka is a great place to stay, a small village with a number of tavernas, a few gift shops and a couple of small supermarkets. We recommend Ostria, The Carob Tree and Taverna Spinalonga. Spinalonga is well worth a visit, as is the Lassithi Plateau.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Very clean, perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Esther M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir sind immer wieder gerne hier
Alle drei Häuser haben ihren eigenen Charme. Die Lage ist unglaublich die Organisation zum Check in super einfach. Wenn man etwas braucht, ist immer jemand zu erreichen. Die Matratzen sind nicht ganz so super oder vielleicht einfach schon älter, deshalb bleiben wir nur ein paar Tage genießen diese dann aber sehr. es sind immer bereits ein paar Annehmlichkeiten in der Küche vorhanden und die Terrassen laden zum verweilen ein. Am schönsten ist es morgens direkt ins Meer springen zu können. Vielen Dank und liebe Grüße
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralf-Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wie immer traumhaft schön
Alles perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Der perfekte Ort zum Entspannen
Das war mein zweiter Aufenthalt hier und ich war, wie beim ersten mal, begeistert. Die Lage direkt am Meer mit Blick auf die Insel Spinalonga ist fantastisch. Das Objekt ist außerordentlich gepflegt und in perfektem Zustand. Die Ausstattung ist überdurchschnittlich gut, es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Besonders nett fanden wir, dass bei unsere Ankunft alle nötigen Zutaten für ein kleines Essen, Kekse und Chips, zwei Flaschen Wasser und zwei kühle Biere bereit standen. Christina kümmert sich hervorragend um die Belange vor Ort, ist dabei sehr hilfsbereit, freundlich und gleichzeitig unaufdringlich. Wir werden gerne wieder kommen!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hält was es verspricht
Sehr schöne saubere Ferienwohnung mit hervorragender Lage direkt am Strand.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dirk A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Cottage!!
Rundum tolle Unterkunft; geniale Lage; tolle Umgebung
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbares Urlaubserlebnis
Bei Aussicht und Lage wurden die Bilder hier sogar noch übertroffen. Ein super schöner Ort um seinen Urlaub zu verbringen. Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und haben den Bungalow sogar mit einer Grundausstattung an Lebensmittel für den ersten Tag ausgestattet. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafter Meerblick
Wunderschöne ruhige Lage; sehr komfortables, sauberes Appartment; privater Zugang zum Strand; sehr unkomplizierte An-/Abreise und Hilfe vor Ort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paolo E., 20044 Arese MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastico
Tutto perfetto in una posizione fantastica
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marc d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un endroit de rêve
Nous avons adoré notre séjour. On peut difficilement demander mieux comme localisation: directement sur la plage, à 3 minutes du village de Plaka. Christine et Laiela ont été très accessibles lorsque leur aide a été sollicité. Je recommande fortement le bungalow Olous ou le Kolokitha
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M., Steinheim bei Stuttgart

Wunderschöne Tage
Lage, Terrassen, Sauberkeit, Ausstattung: alles perfekt. Der kleine Bungalow ist einfach eingerichtet, super sauber und es ist alles da war man braucht (und mehr). Die Terrasse, der direkte Zugang zum glasklaren Meer (Badeschuhe erforderlich), die Nähe zu Plaka mit einer überraschend großen Auswahl an wirklich guten Tavernen haben unsere hohen Erwartungen noch übertroffen. Wir kommen definitiv wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019