Family-friendly holiday rentals in Platanos

We stayed at Georgia's mansion during our honeymoon at the end of September. The place was large for two people, but we felt like royalty with all of the space :) The mansion is beautifully redone on the inside - it has modern amenities with a traditional aesthetic. The place had absolutely everything we needed in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and outside. The pool was wonderful! We spent our afternoons lounging after hot days in Chania and the surrounding areas, which offer lots of restaurants, attractions, and great shopping! The area was great as well - easy to get to, quiet, and with easy access to the main road that can take you east or west in no time :) We highly recommend a stay at this beautifully restored mansion, and we hope to be back ourselves someday!

It was super nice here. We were warmly welcomed and communication went smoothly. The place is as shown in the pictures. You are a bit at the mountain up, which is super nice as it is much quieter there. You can walk to town and the beach. We were very satisfied.

We had a delightful stay at this charming Airbnb. Upon our arrival, the host prepared a delicious fresh salad from her garden and gifted us oranges from her trees. It was the best fruit and vegetables we had during our time in Crete. On our departure day, her husband also made us a traditional breakfast dish, which was a wonderful treat. The absolute highlight was the Jacuzzi, which we enjoyed every evening.

Charilaos was an amazing host! He greeted us at the villa and had left us a great stock of food and drinks, which was great for our large group! His house was done really really well, and perfectly suited us with our two babies. It would be great spot for any larger group with the number of bedrooms. The views were also fantastic! We ended up spending an evening by the pool talking and watching the sea. The whole place is beautiful and perfectly accommodating along with one of the best hosts you could ask for.

Excellent. The Monastery is the perfect example of contemporary architecture and interior design. The proportions and visibility lines appear to be expertly planned and cleverly designed to guarantee peace, privacy and comfort from the heat of the day. Even more important though, is how friendly the staff were. We were made to feel welcome from the very moment we parked the car, and the staff could not have been more helpful. In particular, Meggie and Georgia went out of their way to help us. All of the staff were great though. The food was excellent, and the views spectacular. This part of Crete is incredibly beautiful and given the friendliness and style of The Monastery, we will certainly return.

This beautiful Airbnb exceeded our expectations! Beautiful views from every room and spacious balconies. LOVED the hot tub on the deck looking out at the water. We thought we wanted to stay in old town but it was better being a little out from the busy town. Only about 20 minutes walk to town. Lots of space for 5 of us! Great restaurant, “Blue” is only a 5 minute walk. Ionna was a very responsive and helpful host. He even let us check out late which was so helpful since we had an evening flight. Highly recommend!

The place is beautiful and cozy just like the pictures! Just be aware that the stairs to acces the apartment and the second floor are narrow and steep. Manos’ recomendations of restaurants were very good.

Everything was exceptional! Katerina was very helpful. The apartment had everything we needed for our 10 days relaxing stay, right on the beach (1 min walk to the golden beach). Katerina provided fresh bed linen and towels half way through our stay. There are only 2 apartments in the building, 2 penthouses. Very quiet and peaceful! No lift but not too bad, easy stairs. 2 supermarkets are very close, 10 min walk, and the other shops are within 2 min walk from the apartment. The bus stop is 1 min walk. By bus 21 is 10 min to Chania, 2 EUR pp. Taxis are a bit pricey. 14 EUR. Thank you Katerina for everything! We recommend this apartment.

Beautiful apartment, well equipped, close to Chania by car. Easy street parking which is very quiet. The apartment is very spacious, it can be suitable for 2 families. Our host's welcome is perfect. The stay around Chania is very pleasant. Recommended!

Savoula's apartment is in the heart of downtown, and thanks to the host's precise directions it was easy to find. The kitchen is well equipped, with oil, salt and sugar available (always welcome). The spacious bedroom and functional bathroom. The large plus the terrace with the sofa and table, and the laundry room available. I had a really good time and definitely recommend this apartment.

Irene is an exceptional host, particularly welcoming and dedicated. Every night, when we returned, the Cretan specialties she had cooked awaited us. We stayed a week and Irene wanted to change towels and sheets after three days. The little house, quiet in fields of olive trees, is very nice with a small exterior. A cat couple and their kittens will be happy to host you too! We strongly recommend this place and its owner!

It feels like home as soon as we arrived at Grigoris's place. We were welcomed by Christina (Grigoris mom, hope we got the name right). Christina was super friendly and helpful through our stay. She brought to us some home cooked Greek pastries and biscuits next day and we loved them. The house looks and feels better than the photos. Beautiful sea view in a quiet area. We felt so relaxpastIt has everything you need to enjoy your stay there. Great place for a family. Highly recommend and we will definitely come back. Lots of lovely memory. Thank you Christina and Grigoris.

We spent several days in Villa Nikki and had a wonderful time. The house, the view, the Pool - everything was just amazing. Communication with Giannis and his team was also perfect. If our vacation wouldn't have ended we probably just would have stayed there for ever :)

Fantastic, quiet spot that is quite spacious, warm, and bright. The kitchen and washing machine are a great bonus. The storm shutters make it so the bedroom is pitch-black in the middle of the day. Though it is slightly removed from the main strip, it is maybe a five minute walk away from the fountain. Perfect spot!

Wow! Where to begin with this review - this was probably the best Airbnb experience we have ever had overall, and we have stayed in a lot of airbnbs! Manos and Klelia made sure we had a fantastic experience in Chania , they are so friendly and very helpful with any questions we had, super responsive and they really went above and beyond; to the extent that when we arrived they gave us a home baked banana bread loaf and fresh home baked pastries from their shop!! As for the apartment, we stayed for one month and it was a home away from home. It is in a great location, 10 minute walk from a lovely beach and great restaurants. The apartment had everything we needed and even had a little home gym outside which we used daily, it has a sheltered parking spot and a little private patio. 100/10!! Thank you Manos and Klelia for an unforgettable trip.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Manolis's apartment for six nights. It is spacious, clean, conveniently-located to the old harbor/town, and so comfortable! There are two private, covered balconies - front & back of the apartment building - both offering great views. It was nice to be able to slide these doors open for the breeze. You will find a large portable clothes drying rack on the back balcony. It came in handy and our clothes dried within two days. The king-sized bed was super comfy. We didn't have a need for the second bedroom which had two twin beds or the oven/stovetop. There was plenty of surface space for our items, including in the bathroom, which is a big plus. The available parking spot was very convenient. The bus line was close by. We used the bus for a day hiking Samaria Gorge, as well as a couple times to hang out at Sunset Beach (~20 min ride). Communication with Manolis was perfect. We even had the pleasure of meeting his lovely mom. Recommended!

There were three of us in the apartment including a 3-year-old child. The place was as described and the hosts go out of their way to make the stay as comfortable as possible. The communication in advance and also during the stay was super quick and helpful. We have received a lot of tips and descriptions to find our way around on site. The shared roof terrace is very nice and also the balcony of the apartment is a good size. The amenities are simple, but it has everything you need. We can absolutely recommend this place (value for money).

We were very happy with our choice of Villa Asteri. The location was perfect, and Esther responded quickly to our queries and always had great advice on where to eat and what to see. We stayed in October and enjoyed endless sunny days relaxing around the stunning pool in a secluded garden, both were meticulously maintained. There is a convenient and well stocked mini-supermarket a short stroll away and, just a little further down the road is Kalamaki Beach, a great spot with golden sand and clear water. We were able to park our rental car off the street in the driveway. Getting about was a breeze as the highway onramp was less than a kilometre away and it was only 5km into Chania. Our holiday in Crete exceeded all our expectations and Villa Asteri and its amazing location was a big part of that.

Nikos and Joanna were the perfect hosts for the perfect Airbnb. Their villa was private, beautiful, truly amazing view, fantastic amenities, perfect for big family or friend group, and the pair were amazing hosts, walking us through the house, discussing the island, and even ordering us food the first day. Crete and Chania were breathtakingly beautiful, especially the views from the villa and the Samaria Gorge hike. 11/10, will be going back!

Andrea's villa and location was as wonderful as we'd hoped. We loved swimming in our private pool before breakfast and the view of the ocean from the terrace was outstanding, especially for sunsets, which were spectacular. The location was great, being situated away from crowds but with easy access to many beautiful beaches and tavernas. Andrea's handy hints were really useful, from where to refill water bottles from a spring, or which taverna on Sfinari beach to visit. He responded very quickly if we had any questions, so overall cannot recommend this villa highly enough. Thanks Andrea!

Wonderful House in beautiful surroundings, big garden, great pool, great views. We really felt at home, every kitchen tool an all necessities were there, shelves full of books in english, german an norwegian language. Eivind is a very nice host who answered promptly to all questions and provided valuable recommendations for nearby restaurants and beaches. We had a wonderful time on Crete!

Amazing place, very relaxing. Beautiful outdoor area with a lovely pool. Marilena was very helpful. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

Thank you for a beautiful stay. It was exactly as we hoped for. Amazing place to stay and so relaxing and private. We look forward to coming back.

My wife and I stayed at Villa Sfinari for 10 nights and it was absolutely wonderful. Breathtaking views across the infinity pool to the sea with a different stunning sunset EVERY evening. The local restaurants were fantastic. Genuinely traditional and delicious food. Everything in the villa was perfect and there was every appliance you could need to make the holiday go smoothly. Book it, you won’t regret it!!