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

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Terrace/patio
TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sternes, Crete
  • Place, Souda Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Loutraki Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Souda
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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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.

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
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Souda Bay. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Souda Bay and a few minutes from Loutraki Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

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

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 available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 00002607335

We should mention

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

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

William and Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gardenia House

A perfect week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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 D., Osterville, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Desna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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 😀

10/10 Excellent

Jim A., Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Amazing Place and Views

Peace, calm, and amazing views, and that is only the beginning! What a wonderfully pleasant way to spend a week or more. The inside space is great with two full bath, great well-stocked kitchen, huge living area, and light airy bedroom. The outside space is even better with water views and dining under a spreading olive tree. Prepare your own meal with fresh basil from the garden or dine at one of the great seafood restaurants on the pleasant beach only 10 minutes away. Elsa was a very pleasant host and was never fazed even when we locked ourselves out of the apartment and had to climb in through the window! On some practical notes, you really do need a car to stay. You will need it to get around and buy supplies, go to restaurants, etc. It is easy to just stay put and just enjoy the villa, but you will want to get out and enjoy the restaurants and sights. To the neighborhood dogs, we would just like to say “woof, woof” which translates to “until we meet again.”
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Magnificent views from beautiful Gardenia Garden House

We had a fabulous 2 weeks at this very special bungalow. Alexandra sent us very detailed information prior to our visit and her son Alex and mother Elsa looked after us very well indeed during our stay. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The ever-changing views from the garden and terrace held our attention for hours, but we did manage to tear ourselves away to enjoy lots of interesting places within easy reach of the property. Favourites included Chania Old Town, Gouvernetou Monastery including the walk down into Avlaki Gorge to the sea, Aghia Triada Monastery, Botanical Park and Gardens, various gorge walks and of course the many beautiful beaches on the Akrotiri Peninsular. Thank you all for a wonderful holiday. Andrew & Carolyn
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill Sethi

Excellent

An excellent stay at the Gardenia Garden House. The whole week was brilliant. Thank you Alexander for your warm Hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ed H., Florida, USA

Wonderful - beautiful - private - great location - excellent view - Superb accomdations

The location of this accommodation was excellent for traveling to other places to sightsee. The Villa has a wonderful view that you could enjoy for hours. Spectacular patio and garden, just beautiful, and so well maintained. The Villa is immaculately kept, and has everything a traveler could wish for. We can’t say enough about our gracious host Elisa who was so helpful and personable. Alexander was always available to answer our questions or assist us even before our travels, you can’t ask for more. We highly recommend this villa for anyone going to Chania Crete. We travel all over the world and this is one of our favorite places we have stayed. Ed, Andra, Sharon
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

The property was clean and well equipped, exactly as it is in the photos!

A fantastic holiday! Alexandra and Elsa were perfect hosts. Amazing views, wonderful weather, the most perfect relaxing holiday. The garden provided a wonderful source of fresh fruit and vegetables! Lovely clean beaches nearby with tavernas selling good quality food.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

o t., uk

everything was perfect

lovely place to stay would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Fantastic views!

We loved our stay in this villa. Alexandra and her mother were really welcoming. The villa is very well equipped and very nicely decorated. The views from the terrace and inside the house are just so stunning- exactly as the pictures show! We loved the fact that is so near the airport and there are beautiful beaches nearby. We toured around Western Crete - fantastic scenery. We can throughly recommend this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Lovely Place

Our second stay and as lovely as ever.

10/10 Excellent

Ulric L.

Really clean and amazing views

We had a really nice stay. Alexandra was really friendly and helpful, recommending where we should visit. We loved the house and enjoyed our breakfasts in the sun. Thank you for the great Crete experience!

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

8/10 Good

L A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr freundlicher Empfang, Die Wohnung war sehr sauber, alles da. Wunderbarer Blick auf das Meer. Zweite gute Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe. Auto ist unbedingt erforderlich. Der Strand ist in wenigen Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar. Das Wasser ist traumhaft. Ein Punkt Abzug wegen der lauten Geräusche die vermutlich von dem Militär in der Nähe stammen. Es könnte sich um ein Stromaggregat handeln. Das läuft den ganzen Tag und die ganze Nacht außer am Wochenende.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour !Un hébergement tout confort avec une vue époustouflante sur la mer. Un emplacement idéal pour tous ceux qui sont à la recherche de calme et de tranquillité.Alexandra, une propriétaire qui s'assure que tout se passe bien pour vous, qui se préoccupe de votre bien-être.Des vacances inoubliables !!!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eveline Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

ISABELLE C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

lise g.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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