Smoking friendly holiday rentals in Matala beach

Die Lage ist einfach unschlagbar – mit direktem Meerblick aus der Wohnung und einem wunderschönen Strand direkt vor der Haustür! 🏖️ Die Unterkunft war mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht – sauber, gemütlich und funktional. Perfekt, um ein paar entspannte Tage am Meer zu genießen. Absolute Empfehlung, wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen! 🙌🌅

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.

Le logement était exactement comme les photos et très propre , l’appartement est idéalement placé pour visiter Héraklion à pied . Nombreux bon restaurants à proximité. Agelos a répondu rapidement à toutes nos questions et nous a donné de bon conseils .

Good communication before and during our stay. Warm welcome in a lovely place, very friendly and caring host. We had two amazing days me and my wife. I recommend it!

Dimitris has been a very helpful host suggesting us a lot of activities around Kouses. Zaneta is taking care of the flat and she has been very friendly and present for any request. She also brought us the bread from the church and a traditional soup on Easter. We could understand each other even if we didn't speak any language in common. The terrace of the flat has a wonderful view on the Psiloritis mount and the hills around and it's great time to sit there at sunset. The village is cozy, very friendly people, a great kafenion/taverna. Maria -the owner- adopted us for dinner and we loces her home-made food. We felt at home. Definitely I would reccomend staying at Dimitris' place!

Had a great time here! Vasilis was very accommodating and the place came as expected. Clean, great views of the water, and centrally located to the shops and restaurants in town. Highly recommend!

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!

La vue est magnifique, le logement est un peu à l’écart du village mais celui ci reste accessible à pied. 15 minutes de la plage. Les hôtes sont réactifs et accueillants, je recommande vivement

Tolle FeWo, klasse Ausblick, sauber, liebevoll gepflegte Gartenanlage und Pool

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

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. Le logement est spacieux et pratique avec tout les équipements. Situé au calme, avec une très belle vue sur la mer. Petite mention pour Bruno, le chien du propriétaire, qui est adorable. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.

ravissante maison, ultra propre avec tout le nécessaire. la maison est jolie et très agréable, Alkioni et sa maman sont disponibles, accueillantes et genereuses, rien ne manque. très jolis patio et terrasse. Le village est agréable avec tout ce qui est utile. cadre calme et reposant.

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!

We enjoyed our stay! Location was great for getting to and from the airport and ferry port. Manos left helpful restaurant recommendations in the area, and even homemade cookies from his father. The space was great and I would recommend!

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 ❤️

Mai 2025, 10 Nächte Aufenthalt zu dritt (2 Erwachsene, 1 Kleinkind). Die Villa ist wirklich traumhaft. Wunderschöner Blick aufs Meer und die Bucht. Sie bietet sehr viel Platz auch für mehr Personen (2 Paare, 4-6 Freunde, 2 Familien) und für längere Aufenthalte (Stauraum, Schränke und Regale, etc.). Die Ausstattung entspricht der Beschreibung und bietet, auch in der Küche, alles was man brauchen kann. Unser Highlight war die überdachte Terrasse. Unser Flug wurde kurzfristig vorverlegt. Ein deutlich früherer Check-In war in unserem Fall überhaupt kein Problem. Stelios ist ein sehr freundlicher, hilfsbereiter und engagierter Gastgeber. Wir empfehlen Ihn und seine Villa ohne Einschränkung weiter. Kleine Einschränkung: die Unterkunft ist etwas ab vom Schuss bzw. die Region ist etwas zersiedelt (hauptsächlich wegen der Geographie des Geländes). Ohne eigenes Auto wird es etwas schwierig unserer Meinung nach. Einen kostenfreien Parkplatz direkt am Haus gibt es aber.

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.

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!

This was one of the nicest places we have stayed. Could not recommend it more. Lovely people.