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The Hillside Home

Mountain villa with free parking, 6-minute walk to Platanias Beach

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9.2 out of 10
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4603 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Platanias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014
  • Place, Platanias Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Platanias Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Agia Marina Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Platanias

Platanias Beach is a short stroll from this villa, and other popular attractions like Chania Central Market are within a 15-minute drive. The 3-star villa includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Platanias Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • OLEA Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Platanias Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • War Shelter of Platanias - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Indian restaraunt authentic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Platea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Μαντείο - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Social - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Hillside Home

Mountain villa with free parking, 6-minute walk to Platanias Beach
This villa features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 39.00 per vehicle one-way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a flat-screen TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, a safe, and an ironing board. Limited housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Bicycle rentals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 39.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hillside Home Villa Platanias
Hillside Home Platanias
The Hillside Home Villa
The Hillside Home Platanias
The Hillside Home Villa Platanias

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at this villa?

This villa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near this villa?

This villa is located in Platanias, just steps from Platanias Square and War Shelter of Platanias, and within a short walk of Platanias Beach. You'll also find Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this villa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the villa.

Is this villa associated with a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

Is The Hillside Home good for couples?

Couples staying at this villa will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as free breakfast and concierge services.

Does The Hillside Home have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

This villa offers free continental breakfast each morning.

Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Does this villa have connecting rooms?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is 19.2 mi away (50 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Hillside Home?

No, at The Hillside Home, there aren't any villas that list a balcony.

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