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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 coastal path with a stone staircase leading down to a pebble beach.
A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A coastal view through a window, featuring a rocky cliff with buildings on top and the sea in the foreground.
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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Agios Nikolaos

This cottage places you next to Plaka Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Spinalonga. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Spinalonga - 16 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Spinalonga Fortress - 16 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Malia Beach - 44 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Stalis Beach - 47 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blend - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alyggos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tholos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Porta - ‬8 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.

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
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a dryer, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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 indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number 1222423

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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.

Property is also known as

11246

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Agios Nikolaos, just steps from Plaka Beach. You'll also find Elounda Windmills and Alykes of Elounda within a short drive.

Is there parking available at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage a good place to stay for couples?

At this beachfront cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a beach view in some cottage, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

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

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Sitia (JSH), which is about 21.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage?

Yes, every cottage at OLOUS: Spacy 1 Studio Plaka Beach Cottage comes with a patio and some offer beach views.

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

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

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

Perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellently located beach studio

Had an excellent week in Olous cottage. The 3 studios are superbly located only a few steps from the beach. They have amazing views of Spinalonga, the sea, and the coastline. Although close together each studio has private outside space. In our week's holiday the studio was cleaned 3 times, always to a good standard. It was well equipped, comfortable and air conditioned. Ron was particularly helpful and friendly. Plaka is a great place to stay, a small village with a number of tavernas, a few gift shops and a couple of small supermarkets. We recommend Ostria, The Carob Tree and Taverna Spinalonga. Spinalonga is well worth a visit, as is the Lassithi Plateau.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect relaxation

Olous (and I'm sure the other 2 cottages) is the perfect place to stay for a get away from it all relaxing holiday. Everything about it was outstanding. It was absolutely spotless inside and out. On arrival a welcome pack had been provided for us and seriously there was enough food there for lunches/breakfasts for a good few days! Although the property was perfect inside, it was outside where it came into it's own - 2 sun beds, 2 deckchairs, 2 upright chairs, a table, a picnic table and a huge patio area for relaxing/reading in the sun. The sea is also just a few steps away and it is the clearest, most turquiose looking sea you will ever swim in. Make sure you bring snorkel gear (there are a few fishes around, although nothing spectacular) and beach shoes (it is very stoney, but I prefer that to sand). Across the bay is the former leper colony of Spinalonga which is well worth a visit (a very eerie place). This can be booked from the local guy just a few hundred metres up the road. There are about 9 or 10 restaurants and numerous gift shops of quite high quality all within 5 minutes walk of the cottage. We tried all the restaurants but our favourite for a combination of good food/excellent service and excellent value was The Carob Tree. Others did higher quality food but obviously you paid a premium for it. We were met by Ron, an Englishman who was lovely - very helpful and friendly. Christina booked us a taxi to and from the airport, again super efficient and the booking process was handled superbly by Natalia. We normally do much more active holidays but wanted to chill out and read for a couple of weeks for a change and we couldn't have picked a better place. We have already booked for next year - the first time we have EVER done that! We have explored a lot of Crete numerous times in the past so didn't bother with a car and it really wasn't necessary. Perfect!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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

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

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

Great!

Great!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

Super verblijf

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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