Beachfront vacation rentals in Crete

we had a lovely week at Maria's place. The covered terrace is the most beautiful room in the house with beautiful sea views. The beach is less than 5 minutes' walk, but beware, for people who have difficulty walking, the slope is rather steep to climb. Maria is very responsive and responds very quickly to messages. Agia Pelagia remains a small seaside resort in a great location for visiting the north of the island. Beautiful discovery

Beautiful, clean, and very responsive. The stay was as advertised. This home is well maintained, comfortable , and close to everything.

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.

Beautiful place, great for families. Lots of toys and even a potty for the kids! Cleaner came mid week which was not necessary but so great. Beach is a 3 min walk. Really need a car to get there which was fine for us! Thanks for everything.

Absolutely recommended! Penelopi and her husband are excellent hosts who welcomed us with cordiality and hospitality. The Apple Apartment is beautiful, well equipped and very well maintained. Numerous trees and plants surround the cozy terrace. The place is very quiet and you can reach the beach of Koutsounari in a few minutes. The town of Ierapetra is minutes away by car. The interior is also very well maintained and the furnishings are in the typical Greek style. We were here for the second time and would come back again and again. We've received recommendations for beaches and attractions that almost only locals know about. We look forward to the next time we see Penelopi, Nikos, Sissi and Dobby again 😇😍

Great place. Great location. Kitchen was a bit small for the size of the space, but very workable. Air conditioning on the first level for the common space didn’t work (we notified the owner but were told we were wrong - we weren’t). But that didn’t really affect our stay. If the weather was hotter I could see it being an issue. But overall, we really enjoyed the rental.

Absolutely beautiful location, 2 minute walk to the main Old Port area and tons of nice shops in the back streets.

We spent two wonderful weeks in Pinelopi's house at the end of May / beginning of June 2025. Everything is as described! The terrace is simply wonderful and beautiful in the countryside as well as with sea views. The location of the place is central and very, very quiet. Pinelopi is an excellent host! We were received personally and warmly. There was a bottle of olive oil, wine and raki as well as a plate of fresh fruit. In addition, several bottles of water. Particularly noteworthy is the cleanliness. Pinelopi is always approachable, and she also gives countless excursion and restaurant tips. Conclusion: We were completely thrilled Thank you again.

Beautiful! We stayed in this fantastic apartment for the second time. Everything was perfectly clean and the view from the balcony in the first row just great of the pool and the sea!! You definitely need a car in this area if you want to get to know other beautiful bays and restaurants... We would love to come again.

This place is a treasure. The views from the living room and kitchen are spectacular. The house has many clever features that are well designed. The area around Almyrida is fun to explore--go down to the beach or on a hike along the coast. Almyrida is a cute beach town, very welcoming. And we did several further from the town adventures. We had no idea that Crete has so much to offer--pottery in Margarites, beautiful beaches, intense hikes, exceptional museums, exploring Hania's historic streets. The property management team were wonderful to interact with. We felt so fortunate to find such a gem. Thank you!!! We sure hope we can return.

The pictures don’t do this view justice. It’s breathtaking! The home is gorgeous and the outdoor space is wonderful. It was too cold for us to swim but we still enjoyed time at the beach. Most of the immediate area was already shut down for the season during our stay but there is a lovely area about a mile walk away. We spent a lot of time there enjoying the coffee shops and restaurants. The house and rooms were fantastic and there was more than enough space for everyone to relax. The host was amazing and went above and beyond to help us when we left some glasses at a restaurant. Thank you so much for a great stay!!

The accommodation in Kokkini Hani was very nice overall. Everything was clean and well maintained, everything you need was really there – from kitchen utensils to beach towels. The location is a real highlight: right on the beach, you can hear the sea when you wake up. The host was very friendly, helpful and easily accessible, which made the stay even more pleasant. A small downside: The room layout is very open, which means there is no real privacy in the individual rooms. If you value separate bedrooms, you should consider this. Still a great place to stay in a fantastic location – perfect for a relaxing beach vacation!

Beautiful villa inside and out - loved every minute of our stay there. It's an excellent location for lovely village of Mochlos and there's a bay where you can swim to left of harbour. Marilou was always on hand with any recommendations etc we needed. Only negative is we didn't realise that the bedroom with its own entrance is actually in a basement so very little natural light. Didn't bother us but does mean you don't see the beautiful views. Can imagine it keeps cooler in peak summer though.

This place is absolutely amazing. My wife and I spent our honeymoon at Aikaterinis apartment and we were completely satisfied. The inside provides everything what we needed. The description was absolutely accurate. The fridge is very spacious and there is a freezer as well. We cooked quite a lot therefore this was very helpful for us. The pool outside is very clean and also the temperature was perfect for the hot days in Greece. You can really relax at this place because there is not a lot of tourism at this area on Crete. Also the beach in front of the house is quite nice. We put our hammock under some trees and were watching the sunrise over Paleochora. I can totally recommend this apartment, especially for couples who want some relaxing time and together.

Great place! Beautiful view. Wonderful outdoor area with pool. Paying extra for pool heating was worse it. Sea shore across the street from the villa but might need to walk couple of minutes to sand beach with umbrellas. Grill was available per request. Some restaurants are within walking distance, but I would recommend renting a car. Hosts are very responsive.

Our family of five visited for just three nights. It was too short – wish we could’ve stayed longer as the house is just amazing. House has gorgeous views, is well appointed and modern. We love to swim in the ocean so walked down to the swimmable beach area 1-2 day to swim. Andrew the house concierge met us upon arrival and gave us a walk through which was super helpful. He also baked us delicious baklava which we nibbled on the whole trip - what a treat. He also helped with restaurants and a boat booking. Definitely rent a car if you are staying here as there isn’t anything walking distance but driving to restaurants and parking was very easy.

Perfect place to stay! Absolutely no negatives at all! We would love to come back one day

Very spacious, modern apt with a beautiful balcony. The street noise below made it difficult to sit out and talk there, but the view of the ocean was very nice. Well appointed kitchen. Very clean and neat. Mihalis gave us a great recommendation for dinner nearby that was lovely. We had a nice stay here

Antonis’s place exceeded expectations in every way. Our host, George (father of Antonis) greeted us with wine, treats, welcoming words, and two adorable dogs - we felt at home and began relaxing immediately. The grounds were even better than the photos - the house is spacious, comfortable, gorgeous. The upstairs veranda overlooking the sea was a highlight - a perfect spot for morning yoga and evening stargazing. We kept discovering new wonders - the trail to the beach through the olive trees, vegetable garden, exquisite woodwork and masonry; not to mention the incredible views of mountains, meadows, and sea. The sound of the waves all night was a beautiful lullaby. The village is very quiet in early April when we were there. Nothing was open so we brought in all of our supplies, which was good because once you’ve made it down the mountain, you’ll want to stay put until it’s time to leave. - no quick trips into town from there! Def bring a sturdy vehicle! Can’t wait to go back!

We spent 5 nights in this wonderful cottage and enjoyed every second. The location is sensational. Manos and Kate are perfect hosts, always available. There were even fruits, wine, water and raki 😊 Clear recommendation for anyone seeking tranquility and relaxation.

We stayed at this house for the second time. It is a very good equipped house that beautifully located very close to the beach

We enjoyed our accommodation very much during these few days! The accommodation is clean, functional, very well-equipped and the host is very responsive. What can I say about the two beautiful exteriors! The large roof terrace for resting in the shade in complete privacy with sea views. The small terrace in front of the house is incredible, with your feet in the water. The house is in a very good location, a few meters from the city center and the bar next door is a real asset for having a drink or a meal from our own terrace. A little gem just like the city of Mochlos.

We stayed at Villa Riviera for the third time and are always delighted anew. I can't put it into words, you have to experience it yourself. This place is enchanting. Nasos, Chara and Babis are open, warm…. Greeks just... whether you can speak the language, a little English doesn't matter, you understand each other on a heart level. For us, it's a paradise. We wish Nasos, Chara and Babis all the best. And... we'll be back. Antje and Axel

This was probably one of the best airbnbs that I’ve stayed at. It incredible views, everything was comfortable and location was perfect. The hosts did a great job communicating with us throughout our stay