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

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, beach towels
Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

Lovely bungalow garden 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 Garden House includes 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bathtub/shower, a living room with open kitchen, and a separate bathroom with WC and washing machine. TV with chrome cast (no channels).

There is a spacious terrace / outdoor living area including a dining area, a BBQ, a sofa and hammock, and an outdoor shower. 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. An additional 2 guests can be accommodated on the sofa bed at a supplement. Rates include electricity and end cleaning.

Immediately above the bungalow is the property’s other guest house which sleeps 2. This house can be rented together with the bungalow thus accommodating a total of 6. For more information please see VRBO listing number 6556538 (Gardenia Guest House)

Access to the bungalow is by a private driveway leading from the property’s gated entrance. Parking for 1 car outside the property.

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 or families wishing to enjoy peace and quiet, respectful of the estate’s owners’ proximity. Maximum occupancy is 4, 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

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

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

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
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 that 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 00002607335

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Gardenia Garden House Chania
Gardenia Garden House Chania
Gardenia Garden House Private vacation home Chania
Gardenia Garden House Private vacation home
Gardenia Garden House

About the area

Map
Sternes, Crete

What's nearby

  • Loutraki Beach - 3 min drive
  • Marathi Beach - 5 min drive
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 14 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 16 min drive
  • Seitan Limania Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 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 Garden 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 Garden 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 Garden House with beautiful sea views, near the beach and the village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gardenia Garden House with beautiful sea views, near the beach and the village. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Loutraki Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Marathi Beach. Port of Souda and Agia Triada Monastery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Beautiful views and nice location
We loved the view from the patio, and the location was good for exploring the island
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William and Linda H.

Gardenia House
A perfect week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Lovely. Very comfortable with fantastic views.
The property was prefect for us. Close to the beach, close to Chania, handy for shops and restaurants. Next time we will fly into Chania instead of Iraklion (flights booked before accommodation!) and have a 10 minute drive rather than 2 hours!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Window to paradise
We cannot say enough positive things about the gardenia garden house. It was a wonderful location to explore the beaches and hiking spots around Chania, and experience the lovely culture of the people of Sternes. It is within 10 minutes of the airport but feels a world away. Comfortable furnishings surrounded by lemon and olive trees,herbs to cook with in its well equipped kitchen all made it a comfortable home for us. Hoping to return to this lovely spot!
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE C.

LOVELY HOUSE WITH AMAZING VIEW
Everything was perfect. Alexandra welcomes us very well, the place is really beautiful : the view is incredible, from morning to evening. It's a very quiet place, and the house is really nice. Very wel furnished, nothing is missing. And we appreciate a lot the homemade orange marmalade, my favorite ! We'll probably stay here again if we have the chance
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Perfect Sanctuary
Beautiful apartment and terrace, beautiful gardens, with incredible views across Souda Bay towards the mountain. Comfortably furnished, well equipped and nice welcome pack in the kitchen. It’s very quiet and isolated but within easy reach of everything we needed. We’re returning home fully recharged and know it’s a place we’d like to return to time and again. The host is extremely welcoming and hospitable, provided a detailed information pack and maintained excellent contact
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eveline Z.

Herrliche Aussicht und sehr sauberes Quartier
Die Ankunft hat sich als etwas kompliziert ergeben, weil wir offenbar die Fotos, die zum Öffnen des Schlüsselsafes dienen sollten, nicht erhalten haben. Dank Alexandras sehr gastfreundlicher Mutter, ist es jedoch gelungen. Der Aufenthalt war sehr schön, alles super gepflegt und liebevoll ausgestattet mit allem was man benötigt. Genauso wie auf den Fotos versprochen. Durch eine Gastrezension waren wir auf den Fluglärm der Militärjets vorbereitet und uns hat es nicht gestört, im Gegenteil sogar fasziniert. In der Nacht war es ruhig und wir haben gut geschlafen. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Man benötigt unbedingt ein Auto um mobil zu sein. Danke an Alexandra für das nette Willkommen. Wir wünschen ihr alles Gute und liebe Gäste.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maude B.

Vacances merveilleuses
La propriété de Alexandra a comblé toutes nos attentes. Elle contient tout le nécessaire pour cuisiner, relaxer et elle est bien située près de La Canée. De plus, Alexandra est une hôte disponible et généreuse. Elle nous a laissé des recommandations complètes et très pratiques. Le logement est spacieux, propre et donne sur une vue tout à fait incroyable de la baie de Souda. Je vous le recommande fortemrnnnt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lise g.

Merveilleuse semaine
Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine chez Alexandra pour visiter le nord ouest de l’île! Quelle vue à couper le souffle, matin, midi et soir … c’est sublime !!! Notre séjour a été parfait avec tous les conseils et bonnes adresses de notre hôte. Nous recommandons vivement cette location très bien équipée pour visiter La péninsule de La Canée et ses environs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf H.

Top Apartment mit toller Aussicht
Die Unterkunft kann man uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Sehr nette Vermieterin.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fenja G., Osnabrück, Deutschland

Traumhafter Aufenthalt!
Die Wohnung entspricht genau den Bildern, wobei der Blick von der Terrasse alle Erwartungen übertroffen hat. Einfach traumhaft! Alexandra ist eine super Gastgeberin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William D., Osterville, MA USA

SPLENDID PERCH ABOVE MARATHI AND EXPECTATIONS!
Gardenia Garden House was easy to find, and we had several advance communications with the cordial owner, who met us at the gate of the property, which contained several buildings. The owner gave us a tour of the property and also pointed out that the vegetable garden and all the herbs were available for guests. This was definitely one of the most welcome amenities. The location, grounds, villa interior all far exceeded our expectations, and we were completely delighted with everything. Frankly, it was only after two or three days that we even noticed there was no TV. The entire villa was spotless and well equipped, even had a washer (we did not use), drying rack, beach lounges, even beach towels. We particularly loved all the varieties of lavender, rosemary, purslane plus the grape and other tomatoes which were plentiful, eggplants and a seemingly endless variety of edibles. Inside, the bed was quite comfortable, there was a huge amount of storage space for suitcases and clothing, shoes, etc. Bathroom was large and bright and spotless. The kitchen wonderfully equipped, although we never cooked there, for making Greek salads from local green grocer's produce supplemented by the wonderful garden's many offerings, we ate well and at home some nights with luscious salads. We had an ideal work location with an amazing view of the Bay of Souda. We were able to watch the moon come up every night both from inside the villa and the gorgeous patio, replete with glider, sofa, table and pillows. I cannot imagine anything more that could have further enhanced our stay and would very highly recommend Gardenia Harden House as a high value and strategically located property offering everything guests could possibly require.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Alles TOP
Es hat wirklich alles gestimmt; Lage , Ausblick, Sauberkeit, Grösse, Qualität der Betten . So eine freidliche und schöne Aussicht auf das Meer von der Terasse deer Wohnung gibt es selten. Die Vermieterin ist ebenfalls äusserst freundlich und hilfsbereit und erfüllt jeden Wiunsch. Gerne immer wieder!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helge H., Lübeck, Deutschland

Diese Terrasse ist einen Besuch auf jeden Fall wert!
Uns wurden vor der Reise sehr viele Informationen zur Verfügung gestellt und die Wohnung ist ein Traum. Alexandra ist ein super Gastgeber und steht jederzeit für Fragen zur Verfügung. Ich möchte die Wohnung und Alexandra uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Traumhaft
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in dem Ferienhaus. Man hat einen traumhaften Blick auf das Meer. Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet, es ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Alexandra ist eine sehr nette Gastgeberin und war immer für uns da. Zum Frühstück gab es jeden Tag Feigen aus dem Garten. Gemüse gab es aus dem Garten. Das war bestimmt nicht unser letzter Urlaub bei Alexandra.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Ralf Pfirmann S.

our stay
Stunning place
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elke D.

Ein perfekter Urlaub
Alles lief reibungslos. Alexandra hat sich perfekt gekümmert. Dankeschön
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sascha P.

Relaxing spot, very nice views
Our stay at Alexandras place met all of our expectations. The house has everything you need, the terrace is perfect to relax and just enjoy the view. It also quite wind protected which is very good on windy days. Location is very good to explore Chania and all of West Crete. Communication was very smooth and on spot, Elsa welcomed us warmly and gave us good hints. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

Gardenia Garden House - eine Empfehlung
Die Sauberkeit des Objektes, die traumhafte, ruhige Lage und die Gastfreundschaft der Vermieter sind eine absolute Empfehlung. Wir reisen oft im Herbst nach Griechenland und haben uns selten so wohl gefühlt. Efcharistó.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Unser Aufenthalt
Alles einfach nur super!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Desna R.

Wonderful!
We had a wonderful time staying here. The accommodation is exactly as described, its very clean, comfortable, and the kitchen has everything you need if you should decide to cook. The view is even better than described! Looking out over the bay is spectacular and changes all the time depending on the time of day. Really lovely. Alexandra is an excellent host and provided a wealth of information for us. All restaurant recommendations were excellent. Marathi Beach less than 5 minutes away was lovely, with several nice tavernas. The beach is well maintained and the water is beautiful. The accommodation is a short drive from Chania so very well positioned. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone and hope to return next year. Would also recommend a trip to the Botanical Gardens only 45 minutes away and well worth it.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

SOFIA C.

Fantastique !
Nous avons passé 2 semaines très agréables dans la maison d'Alexandra , la vue depuis la terrasse et de toutes les fenêtres de la maison est époustouflante , la maison est parfaitement équipée et très agréable , la terrasse est très bien aménagée et sous des oliviers; elle a une vue spectaculaire sur la baie de Souda dont on ne se lasse pas. La maison est très bien située à l'écart pour la tranquillité mais très proche de La Canée et de son aéroport ainsi que de la jolie plage de Marathi. C'est idéal pour rayonner sur tout l'ouest de la Crete . Nous avons été ravis de ces 2 semaines et remercions notre hôte pour sa gentillesse
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Merle F.

Wunderbarer Urlaub und so lieben Gastgebern
Die Wohnung und der Ausblick von der Terrasse waren herrlich. Besonders großen Dank auch an Alexandra und ihre Mutter Elsa, die uns sehr herzlich begrüßt haben, auch mit so liebevollen Details wie frischen Blumen, eigenes Olivenöl und Zitronen aus dem Garten. Wir waren bestimmt nicht das letzte Mal dort.

8/10 Good

HEUGENS M.

Très bel endroit, calme et reposant
Propriété avec une vue magnifique d'une très agréable terrasse sur la baie de Loutraki et Marathi. Les deux plages sont à 2 kms à peine. La propriétaire ainsi que les Crétois sont très accueillants et sympathiques. Petits restos bons marchés très proches. Séjour calme et reposant pour deux personnes
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Our stay in Crete
A wonderful property well equipped and spotlessly clean The view was wonderful unfortunately we had to leave early for personal reasons but really did not want to leave peaceful tranquil and the photographs do not do it justice . You definitely need a car but lots of lovely beaches within driving distance .highly recommended 😀