[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated house Cottage in Platanias with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36980000/36976000/36975951/d6ac39af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36980000/36976000/36975951/600eae88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36980000/36976000/36975951/ad7969c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36980000/36976000/36975951/bbd4ea8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36980000/36976000/36975951/e6187f60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated house provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated house If you want to expolre and discover the West Crete from Our Traditional renovated House you are in the correct place. Our house (Maria's Sweet home) is located in village Carthiana Kissamou (Chania - West Crete) situated only 8 to 10 minutes away from the towns of Kolymbari and Kastelli, with Fantastic beaches, restaurants, tavernas, marinas, shops, medical centers. e.t.c. It is also 25 minutes away (35 km) from the port and the international airport of Chania. Our house is situated 8 km away from the nearest beach and 32 km away from the city of Chania and the famous Old Port. It is ideal to explore the west Crete on your short or longer stays in the area. The house although situated in a secluded village in the interior of Crete it offers the opportunity to visit a multitude of the most beautiful beaches in the north, west and south of the island. Within minutes you could be swimming in the crystal clear waters of the sandy beach of Falassarna in the west. You could also purchase boat tickets on the way for an excursion to the majestic beach of Balos and Gramvousa with its infact Venetian Castle. Further southwest you could visit elafonisi with its famous blue lagoon. Bring your mask and snorkel the crystal clear water is full of colorful fish and sea anemones. To the south of the house on the Libyan sea you may visit Paleochora with its sandy beach. Its traditional fishing port, with breathtaking sunsets will entice to return! To the North of the house are thw towns of Kissamos and Kolymbari. Both towns are within minutes drive from the house and offer all needs that a visitor may need. From the smallest equipment to make your stay on the beach more enjoyable. There is also medical care. To ne North-East of the house is the town of Platanias with its heavy tourist traffic but its bars for music and dance. Further rast but again minutes drive away you may visit the old city of Chania and its picturesque narrow gobble stone streets. That wind down to the old port. Best visited at night to avoid the traffic as you enter the city. In the port and the surrounding streets you will be able to browse the shops that do it and sell the authentic Cretan art from leather sandals to unique pieces of gold, silver, copper stone, ceramics, jutricately worth wool and Cretan knives. Regardless you will encounter something very unique. Plan to stay up late. Crete with its millennia long ties with Byzantine is dotted with monasteries and places of worship of significant importance are the Moni Gonias in Kolymbari with its Christian Orthodox Academy. Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa on the way to visit Elafonisi. Monastery Gouvernetou and Tsagarollon close to Chania. On the way to Elafonissi you may also climb the steps to the cave of Agia Sophia where you will witness stalaktites and stalagmites in the making. When there look up and you will see families of eagles soaring close to the walls of the gorge. We wish you an enjoyable staying in our home and a memorable experience in the places we call extended back yard. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near the marina ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 This property accepts cash Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated House Cottage Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated House Platanias ## About the area Located in Platanias, this cottage is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Agia Marina Beach and Balos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Port of Kissamos. Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Platanias travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Platanias.dx6035410) [View more Cottages in Platanias](https://www.expedia.ca/Platanias-Cottages.d6035410-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.49343%2C23.75297&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KAYLfy8QXxIjaxjvATNxERG3XcQ=) Καρθιανά, Crete ### What's nearby - Ravdouha Beach - 10 min drive - 9.5 km - Orthodox Academy of Crete - 11 min drive - 10.3 km - Port of Kissamos - 19 min drive - 17.5 km - Agia Marina Beach - 22 min drive - 24.3 km - Falassarna Beach - 31 min drive - 27.3 km ### Getting around - Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 54 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬9 min drive - ‪Κτήμα Νεραντζιά (Ktima Nerantzia) - ‬12 min drive - ‪Seaesta - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ble Lounge Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Palio Arhontiko - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated house pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated house? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated house? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Maria's Sweet Home. Traditional Renovated house located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Olive Tree of Vouves, Karavitakis Winery, and Gonia Monastery. Orthodox Academy of Crete and Tavrontis Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question