Smoking friendly holiday rentals in Matala beach

Nous avons passé un séjour dans le White appartement ! Il est situé à l’arrière du bâtiment principal de la résidence Diamanti. Il y a d’un côté l’appartement et à l’extérieur la cuisine d’été et le spa accessibles par une petite porte. Nous n’avons malheureusement pas pu profiter de la cuisine d’été car le temps n’était pas au rdv … mais le spa était top 👍 et l’appartement très fonctionnel avait une Clim réversible que nous avons apprécié ! C’était vraiment paisible ☺️ Nikos a été très réactif à nos demandes et nous a donné de bons conseils sur les enivrons et des contacts utiles. Lygaria est vraiment une petite station balnéaire avec tout ce qu’il faut sur place et calme. Notre séjour était super agréable 👍 Je recommande vivement ! Merci 🙏

Very nice Villa and very friendly host. Her father is also living there and takes care of the garden. You can park there easily. The equipment and stuff that is available is as promised in the description. Location is actually not right next to the beach, but 10-15mins by foot, but by car it’s only 2mins. The beach there is amazing. The water is quite flat for a while, which is nice for playing in the water and probably for kids. Also the restaurants (especially Seven) there are really good and have a good price.

Perfect location, 20m to the beach, many restaurants, friendly people, parking spot bit tricky but never more than 200m. Communication perfect, very proactive. Exactly as the pictures shows.

Sises ciems ir mierīgs un ļoti patīkams, ciemā atrodas divas tavernas un divi veikali, blakus atrodas centrālā šoseja, kas mūsu gadījumā bija dikti ērti, jo bijām noīrējuši mašīnu, lai apbraukātu salas rietumu pusi, kā arī ar mašīnu 4 minūšu attālumā atrodas jauka pludmale. Atrodoties šajā dzīvoklī un ciematā mēs izbaudījām nesteidzīgo Krētas atmosfēru un piepilsētas dzīvi, ar visiem tās labumiem. Nikos ar savu ģimeni mūsu uzņemšanas laikā bija ļoti draudzīgi un viesmīlīgi un atstāja tikai tās labākās atmiņas no mūsu ceļojuma. Ja jūs domājat par šīs nakts mītnes izīrēšanu es Jums silti iesaku to arī darīt, jo nenožēlosiet. Paldies liels Nikos un viņa ģimenei. Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ.

My husband and I spent a lovely week at Asteri Home. The house was exactly as expected and just what we wanted for our week in Crete. The kitchen was well-equipped and allowed us to make breakfasts and a some dinners at home. The main double bedroom was big enough and comfortable. The bathroom is a bit dark and the shower is quite small, but we made do. The most amazing part of the house is the huge garden overlooking the sea that has 4 sun loungers, 2 outdoor tables for dining, a BBQ and a dart board. We spent a lot of time sitting at the end of the garden enjoying the view. Véronique and Yiannis are amazing hosts. They were so helpful right from the start - arranging transport from the airport, a rental car, offering suggestions for restaurants and places to visit. Kokkini Hani is quieter than other more touristy parts of Crete we visited. We found wonderful Greek restaurants with fresh seafood everyday. The supermarket and shops are all in walking distance. A lovely place!

Retro Gaming Paradise – A Perfect Stay! We had an amazing time at this apartment! The place was a nostalgic dream for any retro gaming fan—fully stocked with classic consoles like the N64, Dreamcast, Game Boys, and more! along with a great selection of games. It was the perfect setup to unwind and relive some childhood favorites. The space itself was beautifully designed—clean, cozy, and super aesthetic, with thoughtful touches that really gave it character. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and we slept like babies each night. The location was also ideal—close to everything - center , food places, shops, beach , with easy access to local attractions. On top of all that, George is a fantastic host : friendly, responsive, and full of excellent local recommendations that really added to the experience!! Highly recommend this spot for gamers or anyone looking for a unique and comfortable stay!

Emmanouil est très accueillant, le logement est même plus beau que sur les photos, le cadre est paisible il y a tout ce qu’il faut pour passer un bon séjour. Très bons resto à 5 min à pieds tous avec vue panoramique (comme le jardin), nous recommandons chaudement !

Verschlafenes ruhiges Örtchen mit malerischer Natur, kristallklarem Wasser, toller Unterkunft und herzlichem, zuvorkommenden Gastgebern. Ein Paradies abseits der Touristenströme. Balkon mit herrlicher Aussicht, viele leere Strände, 3 tolle Tavernen. Wieso tut ihr euch die konsumbetonten Touristenhochburgen an? Kommt zu Filipos :)

Wir haben uns direkt zuhause gefühlt. Schöne Umgebung, tolle Wohnung und eine großartige Aussicht. Wir waren viel unterwegs und haben die Insel entdeckt. Schöne Strände und tolle Berge/ Aussichten. Sehr gastfreundlich. Nach einem Ausflug lag Kuchen auf der Terrasse, sehr lecker. Die Unterkunft ist auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung wert!

We loved our week in Eleftheria and Manolis’s hillside home. Our every need was catered for: we were given a warm welcome with delicious evening meal and other goodies; Eleftheria was full of helpful recommendations of places to eat; the bed was comfortable and the kitchen well-equipped; and the beautiful terrace and refreshing little pool - from which we could look down onto the Libyan Sea - beckoned each time we returned from our adventures around the coast and mountains. Terracotta pots brimming with geraniums and basil, and olive trees around our borders, made it a very special place to relax, though the setting is what made it stand out: we had complete privacy and utter peace (we heard only goats, sheep and the occasional distant dog). And the sunsets will stay with us for a very long time. Thank you Eleftheria and Manolis

Wir hatten einen großartigen Aufenthalt bei Michalis! Die Lage der Unterkunft ist ideal, mit wunderschönem Ausblick und einer ruhigen Umgebung. Michalis und sein Sohn haben uns herzlich empfangen, auch wenn wir etwas später ankamen, weil wir die für uns schönere Route durch die Stadt Rethymno genommen hatten. Zur Begrüßung wartete eine Karaffe Raki und gekühltes Wasser auf uns – eine sehr nette Geste von Michalis. Besonders genossen haben wir das Frühstücken auf dem Balkon, mit Blick aufs kretische Meer und umgeben von Hühnern, Enten, Katzen und dem freundlichen Hund Bruno. Unser Sohn war begeistert und hätte am liebsten alle Tiere mitgenommen! Das Haus selbst ist groß, gemütlich und perfekt ausgestattet und wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Michalis’ Vater überraschte uns sogar mit frischen Eiern, eine wirklich liebevolle Aufmerksamkeit. Insgesamt ist diese Unterkunft ein Ort zum Entspannen und Genießen. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Absolut empfehlenswert!

We stayed as a family of six, four adults and two children (8 and 5). The set up was really comfortable and worked perfectly for us. The outdoor pool area is great and our two kids loved it - especially as there were lots of inflatables left to play with. We arrived at 3am. Xristos offered to meet us, but when we suggested with young children we'd prefer just to get in and get to bed, then meet up after it was no problem at all. We had instructions to call when we arrived, and the gate was opened for us. We were blown away by how well supplied the house was. Xristos was in touch in the week before to check if we needed anything in particular and couldn't have been more helpful in making sure we had everything we needed to start our holiday. Then we had a delivery of local fruit and wild artichokes as they were in season. Amazing. There was a dust storm before we arrived. Xristos promptly sorted this too. A great and relaxed place to stay, with an unbelievably good host. Thanks!

Manos's place was located at a beautiful ans peaceful location, near the city centre but also at a good distance away from too much crowds. The apartment was as described, and is also clean and spacious. Manos even provided handmade cookies from his father and local Raki for us to try. He was also open to us leaving our luggages in the apartment while it was being cleaned due to our earlier arrival. Overall a very pleasant and lovely experience!

Wir waren schon im Herbst 2024 im Haus von Dionysia und da es uns rundum so super gut gefallen hat, haben wir im Mai/Juni 2025 wieder in Dionysias Haus gewohnt. Alles war so super wie bei unserem ersten Besuch. Es ist alles sehr ordentlich und sauber, die Lage ist perfekt um viele Ausflugsziele zu erreichen und Dionysia ist einfach eine wundervolle und sehr herzliche Gastgeberin. Es war ein traumhafter Urlaub und wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Vielen Dank liebe Dionysia ❤️

hyper agreable.. magnifique vue de la rerrasse... super contact avec l'hôtesse qui est d'une super gentillesse.. prevenance et petits presents.. toujours q l'écoute.. une des meilleures adresse depuis !le debut !!!Que des recommandations !!! SUPER !!!

Die Unterkunft ist gut gelegen im schönen Ort Sivas. Von dort kann man fußläufig innerhalb weniger Minuten alles wichtige wie Restaurants und Mini-Märkte im Ort erreichen. Es war sehr sauber, die große Terrasse lässt sich bei gutem Wetter prima für Mahlzeiten oder entspannte Abende nutzen. Leider war es abends bei uns richt frisch und windig, sodass es dafür nicht gereicht hat.

We had a wonderful week staying in Michalis’ apartment. Views from both balconies from Apartment Two were spectacular, panoramic of the Amari Valley and Mount Ida still snow capped in the background. The apartment was immaculate and suited our needs very well. Any additional requests were dealt with swiftly. We mainly catered for ourselves in the morning and had two lovely breakfasts in Michalis’ Taverna. Meronas is a pretty village and enjoyed meals at Taverna’s Alona & Moschovolies. There was great hiking from the doorstep and only a short drive to Patsos Gorge. There is an excellent patisserie and supermarket in Gerikari a short drive away and supermarkets and pharmacy in Agia Fotini, 2.5 km away. We stayed end of April which was great as not too hot to hike but be aware many Taverna’s closed this time of year as off season. Would highly recommend a stay at Michalis’ apartments, another unforgettable holiday for us!

It was a wonderful stay! The apartment is completely new, modern and beautifully decorated. The hosts are a kind young couple who are extremely hospitable and professional. Starting with care before arrival, through a tour of the apartment, numerous recommendations about Rethymno, refreshments with cake, honey and other food, and finally fulfilling a special request. The location is fantastic, a few steps to everything. Thank you! I will be back.

Wir waren vom 6.10.-12.10. bei Nikos in der Unterkunft. Der Meerblick war toll. Abends haben wir das Meer rauschen gehört. 2 Minuten zum Strand. Das Wasser war klar und angenehme 25°. Am Strand waren nicht viele Leute, eine angenehme Atmosphäre. Die Insel bietet viele Sehenswürdigkeiten, die Altstadt von Rethymno ist allein eine Reise wert. Die Preise sind ok. Die Griechen sind nett und gastfreundlich. Nikos war zur Stelle, wenn wir ein Anliegen hatten. Sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Diese Unterkunft können wir empfehlen👍. Regine und Heike aus Deutschland🙋🙋.

the place was very nice and Maria was very hospitable. Her mom gave us delicious homemade cookies. The house looked as if someone is still living there. there were personal photos and what seemed like personal items. looked a lot like a "home". We had a lovely time. thank you Maria.

Wir waren als Familie mit 2 kleinen Kindern für 1 Woche in der Unterkunft. Wir konnten 2 Babybetten und einen Hochstuhl haben, was eine grosse Erleichterung war. Alles war wie beschrieben und sehr sauber. Meer und Strand und Restaurants etc. sind direkt um die Ecke. Von der Terrasse hat man einen schönen Blick auf die Berge hinter denen die Sonne untergeht und um die Ecke sieht man aufs Meer. Grosser Parkplatz vor der Tür. Nach 3 Tagen wurde die Wohnung geputzt, Abfall entsorgt, Bettwäsche und Handtücher gewechselt, wunderbar! Es gibt eine lange Treppe um in die Wohnung zu kommen, ohne Lift, für uns war es aber kein Problem.

Giorgio’s place is excellent! Great location close to town! It was very clean and our room had been newly renovated. Craziest, coolest shower I’ve ever seen! Giorgios is very nice and response time was quick. Highly recommended!

I‘m more that happy that we decided to stay at Dimitri‘s place. He ish very kind and helped us right away, if we had any questions. The location is peaceful and has a great view. The beach is not far away and the size of the apartment is just perfekt for a single person or a couple. I will definitely visit again.

Sofia and her dad Giorgos were great hosts, from meeting, explaining and taking the time to make great recommendations to checking in often, very much appreciated! We loved Iraklio (and Heraklion) and the flat had what the 4 of us needed to enjoy our stay. We spent our mornings and evenings on the decks and loved eating outside and drinking beverages. The recommendation for the Peskesi farm to table restaurant was spot on! The restaurant/cafes options in walking distance of the flat are plentiful and every place we tried was good. We walked everywhere, and took a city bus to the wonderful beach by the airport and the ferry excursion to Santorini one day. The archaeological museum is a stand out, and the history museum and Venetian Fortress were also great sites. Ended up skipping Knossos as the artifacts found were in the archaeological museum, so no opinion on that. We shall return to Crete some time and when staying in the area would gladly book with Sofia!