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1 bedroom
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10 out of 10

Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

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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.

KOLOKITHA: 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. Completely renovated 2022 with new kitchen, appliances and even more seaview.

The beach studio KOLOKITHA is located in the first row 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. 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 eating place, shade by a pergola as well as a private sunbathing platform with seaview.

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.

relaxed beach atmosphere, the sun, the soft sound of the waves... pure holiday

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

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
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • 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
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

11244

About the area

Map
Plaka, Crete

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KOLOKITHA: 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.

KOLOKITHA: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Fabulous bungalow with a wonderful outside area allowing you to make the most of the stunning view. We’ve had an incredibly relaxing holiday in a peaceful location. The kitchen had everything needed to cook an evening meal but there are also some lovely restaurants in the village. Christine is incredibly helpful and easy to contact. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison Reeby

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous beachside accommodation
We had a wonderful week at kolikitha cottage. Listening to the waves lapping on the beach and being steps away from the sea was fantastic. It is incredibly relaxing and really hard to tear yourself away when it’s time to go home. Can’t recommend highly enough. We will be going again. Christine and team were brilliant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plaka cottage
Outstanding location, outstanding beach cottage and outstanding service. We’ve used before and we will use again, thank you to all the team.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location -private and relaxing
My husband and I stayed at at the cottages (we had the middle one) it was the perfect place. We had flown in from Athens and this was just what we wanted, a quiet place to relax and a small little town to walk to for drinks and meals. This was our “relaxing” part of our trip in between Athens and Santorini. We swam at the beach everyday, and walked into town (5 mins) every evening. The trip to island of Spingola was interesting, would recommend. Can catch a ferry boat for 9Euros or so round trip, pick up is just a 5 min walk into town. As for cottage, it was quiet, easy to park with the private lot (we rented a car) and be sure to follow the directions given by host, easier route than by GPS which would put you on smaller roads. We have saved this VRBO in our favorites and would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald S., Tacoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach cottage on the water!
Plaka Beach Cottages was amazing! 3 Studio units 13 steps to the beach. Very private, we were the only people there during our week. Very comfortable unit with A/C too! Christina was very helpful and easily available. Several Tavernas to eat and drink at in the town. We did rent a car and drove all over the east side of Crete. We would stay here again, probably bring 2 other couples with us and rent out all 3 units!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lodgings by the sea
It was lovely to be so close to the sea. I loved the outside set-up with a table and chairs and lounges. The windows had screens, which meant we could leave the windows open and listen to the sea from inside. A very well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plaka Beach Cottage
An absolutely stunning Villa. We enjoyed ourselves from the minute we arrived to our departure. The villa was equipped with everything we needed for our stay and there was even basic food items for our arrival. It was spotless, had air conditioning and the most wonderful views. Cannot fault this place and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Tranquil with beautiful views
We wished we’d stayed longer! From the very beginning it all went smoothly. Christine was in contact with references to taxis etc from Heraklion airport, therefore our taxi driver knew the area and found our accommodation late at night. Easy to work air con and mattress very comfortable for us. There was a welcome food pack which got us through a couple of days, thank you to the lovely lady for this who also works on beach beds, she was very helpful. The location was superb and we would love to come again. We wanted relaxation so spent time on the terrace sunbathing and looking out to views of Spinalonga. We ate breakfast out there too. Kitchen equipped if with all you need, shower good. We loved the whole experience, the little gate to the beach was used regularly and thank you for free sun beds on the beach too. We swam everyday even filmed a huge black and white Manta Ray in the shallows. We walked 2 minutes into the village daily to supermarket and restaurants in the evenings. Plenty of lovely places to eat. Took a taxi To Elounda 8 euros, a busier place so we prefer Plaka. All locals friendly & food lovely. Eagles flying high above the mountains behind were great to watch as we take our binoculars everywhere too! Had a lovely boat ride across from tiny harbour in Plaka to Spinalonga for 10 euros, cafe there , had about 4 hours and walked up to the highest point, boats coming and going all day. Lovely views from there too. Thank you for building these amazing studios right on the beach, which also I forgot to mention has waiter service from sun beds to a cafe too! I came to see the island and all exceeded my expectations, 😀
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN W.

Fantastic holiday let located in an amazing setting.
We were a group of 3 couples who rented the 3 cottages on offer. We found the cottages ideal for our needs. It was every thing we had hoped for. An amazing location with fantastic views and facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

It was just what we wanted
My wife and I had a lovely time at the “cottage”. Although described as a cottage it is an apartment style residence with all the facilities you need. Ours was the central one of three in the complex and I feel has the best situation with three different sun areas immediately outside the front door including an eating area and drying area. The bay is very stoney and a trial to get into the sea - beach shoes with a sole are recommended in order to safely manoeuvre and avoid the black sea urchins. But once in a snorkel and facemask is essential to benefit from the aquatic wildlife - a treat. There are walks available to Elounda and the peninsula point without the use of a car - but I would recommend a vehicle on a couple of days at least to travel around and for the major shopping if self catering. Elounda has the best shopping. The host provide a welcome pack which will take you by surprise with what’s included - thank you it was very welcome. We travelled in mid October just as the season was ending. There were plenty of people still attending Spinalonga but the beach at Plaka was being mothballed for the winter. Restaurants and tavernas were a plenty and very welcoming. Good food and reasonably priced. All in all a really enjoyable and relaxing holiday. We are really glad we went.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

susan E.

Plaka apartment paradise.
Fantastic property which far exceeded my expectations. Very nice touch to have bread jam water and other goodies on our arrival. The apartment was spotless on our arrival. The host was brilliant and made us feel very welcome. Maybe a small first aid kit to hand would of been handy. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

Stunning, magical and so quiet and relaxing
We stayed in Kollikatha cottage for 2 weeks and can honestly say we have never had a more relaxing holiday to date. If you love simplicity with clean comfortable accommodation and direct access to the sea then this is the holiday for you. The views are stunning and the village (a very short flat walk away) is friendly and quiet compared to the larger resorts. Lots of good restaurants to choose from and a couple of supermarkets for basic needs. The sea in front of the cottages is clear and warm although I would also recommend sea shoes as those stones are tricky. At night the stars are wonderful and all you can hear is the sound of waves on the beach. Spinalonga is worth a visit as you are looking at it all day, its very interesting and its only a short walk to the ferry. We were looked after very well by Christine and her team and nothing was ever too much trouble. The airport transfers Christine organised for us were on time and very luxurious! Seriously though this is a place to just chill, relax and soak up the sea and sun. We would highly recommend the villas to like minded people who love quiet and meeting really lovely Crete people who have time to talk and laugh with you rather than treat you as a number. Thank you - we will definitely come again!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

James H.

One of the Top 20 World Vistas
Superb quality, fantastic location, planning our next stay already.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Inga M., Oslo

Perfect
Lovely location, beautiful view, well equipped studio, very nice hosts, quiet and peaceful village. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Very relaxing week
Great welcome. Great place
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

amazing
What a beautiful place Plaka is. Our home was just perfect and only feet from the sea. Each morning we swam in the clear blue sea and relaxed on our terrace taking in our amazing view. The house has everything you need for a comfortable holiday. Christine visited on several occasions to ensure we had everything we needed. We had a wonderful holiday and look forward to returning very soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

O'Grady

Wonderful
The cottage is right on the beach in a lovely spot of Plaka. We had a relaxing time just chilling on the beach and swimming in the sea. The cottages were kept very clean and we had fresh bed linen and towels every couple of days. It really is more like a hotel. Jimmy collected us from the airport which all went very well. Thelassi was our favourite restaurant in the village and the food was always brilliant. All in all a wonderful place to spend 2 weeks, we have already booked for next year! Thank you to Christine and her team for looking after us so well!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

gabby c.

Amazing !!!!!
These studio cottages are right on the beach of Plaka. It had amazing beach views and only takes less than 15 steps to be on the water. It has the BEST location in Plaka and Elounda. The unit we stayed was very clean, had welcome necessities like bottled water, coffee, juice, beer and a few munchies. The location definitely requires a rental car, as it is about 1 hour away from Heraklion, but well worth the drive and the local atmosphere of Plaka and Elounda. All restaurants and shops are walking distance. I would definitely recommend this lovely cottage to anyone visiting Crete.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stephan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe emplacement, les pieds dans l'eau
Nous avons passé un agréable moment dans ce logement. Avantages : - Vue et emplacement extraordinaire - Logement bien équipé et spacieux - accès direct et privé à la mer Inconvénients : - Les voisins très proches et si vous tombez mal (bruyants et irrespectueux) , votre séjour sera moins agréable (notre cas) - plage en galets : impossible de se promener sur la plage On garde tout de même un bon souvenir de ce logement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edgar L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön 🤩 gerne wieder!!
Alles prima organisiert, sehr nette Vermieter! 👍👍👍
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burkhard S., Münster, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbare Lage
Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lage ist wunderschön. Das Meer und das Rauschen in unmittelbarer Nähe… Das Frühstück auf der Terrasse ein Erlebnis. Man sollte allerdings Mittel gegen Moskitos nicht vergessen! Insgesamt: wunderschön!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar
Sehr schönes kleines Cottage direkt am Meer.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ece A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einmalig!
Kurz gesagt: ein einmaliges Erlebnis! Perfekte Lage, direkt an einem wunderbaren Strand, super Ausstattung! Ich hatte noch nach einem anderen Kissen gefragt und zwei Stunden später war es auf dem Zimmer. Obwohl wir die Gastgeberin erst am Ende der Reise gesehen haben, hat sie es trotzdem geschafft, dass man sich sehr willkommen und gut aufgehoben gefühlt hat. Tolle Leistung und vielen Dank :) gerne wieder!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
It was exactly what we were looking for! Right on the water, private steps to the beach! Everything you need with in a 2 minute walk. The property manager was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top!
Wunderschön!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020