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OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage

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A wooden pergola with a table and chairs overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant island.
A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A room with a stone wall, a bed with a blue bedspread, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a view of the sea.
A coastal view through a window, featuring a rocky cliff with buildings on top and the sea in the foreground.
A coastal path with a stone staircase leading down to a pebble beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Plaka, Crete
  • Place, Plaka Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Spinalonga
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Spinalonga Fortress
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪117 min drive‬

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About the area

Agios Nikolaos

At this cottage you'll be steps from Plaka Beach and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Spinalonga. .Accommodation features a dryer, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers.
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What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spinalonga - 16 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Spinalonga Fortress - 16 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stalis Beach - 48 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 50 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blend - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tholos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alyggos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mezzo Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage

400 sqft Studio with integrated kitchen and separate bathroom, large double bed and extra sofabed, seaview, private gazebo and private sunbathing terrace directly on shore. Steps to the sea. Opposit the famous island fortress of Spinalonga. Free Wifi


50 ft. from the waterline a small flock of three separated cottages on a beautiful and safe plot of land. (Fenced) Few steps to the sea. Nicely renovated 1 studio cottages with vaulted high ceiling, ca. 400 sq.ft. (about 37 square meters), large comfortable double bed (King size), separate sofa/bed, view to the sea, inside and outside eating area, built in kitchen, separate windowed bathroom with marble tiling, Shower, sink, toilet. Free 24/7 wifi and satelite TV (Astra). Studio room has full A/C. Private outside Gazebos with table and chairs, with unobstructed view to the sea. Private sunbathing terrace with your own sunbeds, BBQ directly on the beach. It would be hard to be closer to the sea or in a more relaxing spot with the soft sound of the waves around you. And it would be hard to find such a safe location far away from the big cities but still in short walking distance (ca. 650 ft, ca. 200m) of a friendly little fishing village with many original tavernas and cafes. A bus stop close.
A unique location directly on a beach with few steps down to the sea.

You will have your private environmental friendly (complete photovoltaik autonomy) studio with seaview, a private outside area that is separated from the 2 other cottages with tall natural stone walls. Your outside area has an esting place, shade by a pergola as well as a private sunbathing platform with seaview. A private brick barbecue is around the corner.

You have an english and greek speaking host that lives a few miles away. she can organise for you e.g a rental car and is there for you regularly.

The cottages are located ca 100 meters from Plaka village, just a short walk along or behind Plaka Beach. Plaka has many taverns and cafés as well as a beach bar. On very rare occasions (2-3 times during the whole summer season) there is life music in one of the restaurants or beach bar that can be heard over the bay also in the cottages. It usually stops at 23.00

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1222423

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

11246

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

Yep, OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage is on Plaka Beach.

Does OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

No, OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.

OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Very clean, perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Esther M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wir sind immer wieder gerne hier

Alle drei Häuser haben ihren eigenen Charme. Die Lage ist unglaublich die Organisation zum Check in super einfach. Wenn man etwas braucht, ist immer jemand zu erreichen. Die Matratzen sind nicht ganz so super oder vielleicht einfach schon älter, deshalb bleiben wir nur ein paar Tage genießen diese dann aber sehr. es sind immer bereits ein paar Annehmlichkeiten in der Küche vorhanden und die Terrassen laden zum verweilen ein. Am schönsten ist es morgens direkt ins Meer springen zu können. Vielen Dank und liebe Grüße
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

More than I expected!!! Hope to be back again. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penelope N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing again!

Another lovely stay at Plaka Beach Cottages, even better this time with the addition of balcony doors giving unrestricted view of Spinalonga. Cottage and area are lovely , booking is easy and Christine is on hand for any queries. Just perfect 💕
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay.

We loved our stay here. The view is magnificent, it was clean and quiet and near some fantastic restaurants. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing break

Great property in beautiful Plaka. Stunning views and a short walk to some amazing restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding accommodation

I would highly recommend these cottages, they are beautifully decorated and in a superb location if you want a relaxing break with the sea at your feet. Our host Christine was extremely friendly and knowledgeable but was also respectful of our privacy- we have already booked for next year as this property is very very special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralf-Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wie immer traumhaft schön

Alles perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Der perfekte Ort zum Entspannen

Das war mein zweiter Aufenthalt hier und ich war, wie beim ersten mal, begeistert. Die Lage direkt am Meer mit Blick auf die Insel Spinalonga ist fantastisch. Das Objekt ist außerordentlich gepflegt und in perfektem Zustand. Die Ausstattung ist überdurchschnittlich gut, es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Besonders nett fanden wir, dass bei unsere Ankunft alle nötigen Zutaten für ein kleines Essen, Kekse und Chips, zwei Flaschen Wasser und zwei kühle Biere bereit standen. Christina kümmert sich hervorragend um die Belange vor Ort, ist dabei sehr hilfsbereit, freundlich und gleichzeitig unaufdringlich. Wir werden gerne wieder kommen!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hält was es verspricht

Sehr schöne saubere Ferienwohnung mit hervorragender Lage direkt am Strand.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dirk A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Cottage!!

Rundum tolle Unterkunft; geniale Lage; tolle Umgebung
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbares Urlaubserlebnis

Bei Aussicht und Lage wurden die Bilder hier sogar noch übertroffen. Ein super schöner Ort um seinen Urlaub zu verbringen. Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und haben den Bungalow sogar mit einer Grundausstattung an Lebensmittel für den ersten Tag ausgestattet. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafter Meerblick

Wunderschöne ruhige Lage; sehr komfortables, sauberes Appartment; privater Zugang zum Strand; sehr unkomplizierte An-/Abreise und Hilfe vor Ort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Great!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paolo E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastico

Tutto perfetto in una posizione fantastica
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place in Plaka

Wonderful location, great host, the house was clean and the kitchen had all the equipment needed. When we came they put groceries so we will not be stressed to go to the market. What a lovely thought. Every time we needed towels we got immediately. We had the best vacation ever.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un endroit de rêve

Nous avons adoré notre séjour. On peut difficilement demander mieux comme localisation: directement sur la plage, à 3 minutes du village de Plaka. Christine et Laiela ont été très accessibles lorsque leur aide a été sollicité. Je recommande fortement le bungalow Olous ou le Kolokitha
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

Wunderschöne Tage

Lage, Terrassen, Sauberkeit, Ausstattung: alles perfekt. Der kleine Bungalow ist einfach eingerichtet, super sauber und es ist alles da war man braucht (und mehr). Die Terrasse, der direkte Zugang zum glasklaren Meer (Badeschuhe erforderlich), die Nähe zu Plaka mit einer überraschend großen Auswahl an wirklich guten Tavernen haben unsere hohen Erwartungen noch übertroffen. Wir kommen definitiv wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

May 2019 Toni & John Australia

Beautiful location with fabulous views! Very comfortable and catered for all needs. Beautifull memories made. Fantastic! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Fantastic holiday in Olous cottage

We stayed in Olous cottage from 2-12 June - we had a fantastic holiday and would thoroughly recommend these cottages and Plaka to anyone wanting a relaxing holiday in a great location with fantastic views. The cottage is not big but is spacious enough, is fitted to a high standard and has everything you need. However it is the outside space, proximity to the water and spectacular views that really make this property stand out from others. We hardly spent any time inside the cottage - other than to sleep - and the outside area is very spacious with a sunbathing area with loungers, a dining area with table and chairs in the shade and another area with a couple of reclining chairs. The views across to Spinalonga are spectacular and it was great to sit or eat and look out just watching the world go by. Access to the pebbled beach and sea is easy and convenient through a set of stairs and it was great to take a dip in the sea to cool down when it got too hot. The starter pack that was left for us was great and included bread, pasta, butter, water, coffee, tea, cheese, cucumber, pasta sauce, biscuits - topped off with a couple of beers which were really appreciated. The cottage is just a short walk into Plaka village. We really enjoyed staying in Plaka which is small and quiet with some great restaurants. It was quiet when we were there in June and no need to book any restaurants in advance - just decide on the night. Plaka is not a lively night time location - no clubs, sports bars etc - but perfect for a relaxing time with quality restaurants. There are a couple of supermarkets in the village which will provide for all the essentials you need. We only hired a car for four of the days we were there to see more of eastern Crete. We used the transfer service that can be arranged through the property as we were arriving at the airport quite late at night and leaving early morning from the port - this was easy to arrange and worked really well. It’s possible to walk into Elounda - takes about an hour along an established path - and there is a bus service that runs every two hours to Elounda and Aghios Nikolaos. As mentioned previously - we had a great holiday and would recommend the property and Plaka.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob v.

Super verblijf

Mooie lokatie mooi huisje. En Sussane is helemaal top.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

True to its description

Had a fantastic time one of the best chilled out holidays we've had. Would definitely go back. If you get a chance eat at the carob tree restaurant hosted by steph and Greg great hosts. Good value
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

glyn p.

Just as the description says

After a week of perfect relaxation In a peaceful setting we can highly recommend any of the villas for their position, cleanliness and overall experience 1 small problem when arriving at midnight - could not find key - Ron's mobile number which was given has a contact no longer exists and only by luck did we guess the code to the keysafe to obtain the key to the property - make sure you get this - After which our holiday was perfect We shall return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Massimo T.

wonderful position and nice cottages with good facilities

Very nice cottage in wonderful position very close to the sea, with beautiful furnished private terraces. The part of the Island is beautiful and elegant, also if the most beautiful beaches are a little far. But the plage of the site and the water are so good, and there are 2 nice villages nearby.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Breathtaking location

My wife and I stayed here for a week, and we just loved it! Although we don't really sit on beaches and/or sunbathe, the cottages are so close to the sea it was so easy to pop in for a swim, lie on your private sunbed to dry off, then get showered and head off to explore! The view over the beach to Spinalonga is wonderful, but the best thing is opening the windows and hearing the waves breaking just outside. The cottage is not huge, but it's ideal for a couple. Each cottage is very private from the other two, and it's well equipped. Lovely welcome pack on arrival so no need to go out shopping on day one. We had a small accident and broke something in the cottage; Christine and Jimmy had it fixed in no time at all and didn't make us feel bad for the damage! The village of Plaka is lovely, with a number of rather splendid tavernas offering exceptional value for money. There is one large up-market hotel on the edge of the village which probably keeps the various shops in business....the tourist shops are quite classy. Elounda is just 10 minutes away by car from Plaka, and it too is beautiful, with a lovely harbour and yet more tavernas. We hope to be back!