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In the heart of Chania Town, Archondisa offers a picturesque retreat with its whitewashed walls and wrought-iron balcony. Watch the bustling crowds from the street-facing balcony or unwind on the rooftop terrace with sunbeds and a parasol, taking in 270-degree views of village, mountains, and harbour.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5700 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Entire Family Friendly House "Villa Archondisa" in the Old Town

Live like a local in this pretty town house in the heart of Chania Town. With its whitewashed walls, bright blue shutters and wrought-iron balcony, Archondisa stands out from the crowd in what is already a picturesque street. From its street-facing balcony you can watch the bustling crowds go about their business. Or, if you’d rather, head to the Venetian-style home’s rooftop terrace simply furnished with sunbeds and a parasol. There you’re rewarded with a 270 degree view of the village, mountains and harbour.

Inside, Archondisa’s charm continues with its mix of antique-style beds, traditional furnishings and mix of wood and marble floors. The ground floor features a living room, fireplace, basic kitchenette and shower room. There are steep stairs to the second level twin bedroom, the third floor double bedroom and roof terrace. Since the house is in the heart of Chania’s plant-pot strewn streets, it’s only a three-minute walk to the local tavernas. And the beach and harbour, which is ringed with cafés and restaurants, is a 15-minute walk away.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • 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; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 1042Κ112K2584501
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Located in Old Town Chania, a neighbourhood in Chania, this holiday home is in the mountains. Old Venetian Harbor and Agioi Apostoloi Beach are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting. Visit our Chania travel guide
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Χανιά, Crete

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Chania, Crete
    Old Venetian Harbor
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maritime Museum of Crete showing interior views
    Maritime Museum of Crete
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chania featuring a city
    Chania Central Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chania Lighthouse
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Agora
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Galileo Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Άρωμα
    4 min walk
  • Remezzo
    3 min walk
  • Ταμάμ (Tamam)
    1 min walk
  • La bodega
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire Family Friendly House "Villa Archondisa" in the Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Entire Family Friendly House "Villa Archondisa" in the Old Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Entire Family Friendly House "Villa Archondisa" in the Old Town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire Family Friendly House "Villa Archondisa" in the Old Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Entire Family Friendly House "Villa Archondisa" in the Old Town located?

Located in Old Town Chania, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Old Venetian Harbor and Nea Chora Beach. Byzantine & Postbyzantine Collection and Maritime Museum of Crete are just steps away.

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Entire Family Friendly House "Villa Archondisa" in the Old Town Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within the Old Town Walls. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Went to nearby supermarket for breakfast supplis. Greeted by the host, given wine, water and a fruit bowl. Happily recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Lovely Stay

Great location. Wonderful Roof Terrace. During the stay Antonis was easy to communicate with and very helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

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

Fun on the main drag

Our host met us at night after our very delayed arrival and led us personally up the street to our place where we found a full bowl of fresh fruit and a nice bottle of wine. He directed us to a grocery and gave a few recommendations for dining out. One evening we had a happy hour on the street with our friends and met friendly strangers there on the street. It is a FUN, central location in a cute Venetian architectural village. Thumbs Up!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura Y., Trowbridge, UK

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

Brilliant house

Fantastic house, only downside was kitchen facilities limited . Had a great stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very cute and clean but noisy

We thought this place was adorable and it was very clean, which we appreciated. The location for convenience sake cannot be beat - so close to EVERYTHING. Unfortunately, being so close to everything means it was very difficult for all four of us to sleep. People walking on the streets below were so loud until about 11 at night that it sounded as though they were IN the apartment with us. There were cat fights either on the roofs or in the streets at night and those were loud too. Also, not in regards to location, but the floors creak so badly in both bedrooms that if any one of us got out of bed in the night to move around at all, it woke everyone else in the house up. There’s no way for the people staying on the 3rd floor bedroom (double bed) to go downstairs to the bathroom at night without creaking across the floors and walking through the 2nd story bedroom (thus waking everyone up). It’s unfortunate, because the house has a lot of charm and is very cute. Maybe if we had all had earplugs… Also, the bathroom was a bit tricky. Very clean when we arrived, but the toilet seemed to leak a bit at the base and it was impossible to keep the shower water from leaking out, so the marble floor was wet and slick all the time. The heat pump in the 2nd floor bedroom never seemed to work, so it got a bit chilly at night (we were in Chania the first week of May and the sun didn’t really come out). Complimentary fruit and wine upon arrival were very nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan N.

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

Über den Dächern von Chanias Altstadt ...

... konnten wir abends auf der Dachterrasse bei angenehmer Temperatur den Rundblick und die Atmosphäre des Viertels bei dem vom Vermieter geschenkten Wein und Obst genießen. Mit gemütlicher Wohnküche im EG und je einem Schlafraum im 1. und 2. OG , jeweils mit Balkon, war genug Platz für uns. Morgens mussten wir etwas tapfer sein, weil die Warmwasserbereitung durch das Solarmodul auf dem Dach etwas träger war als wir. So konnten wir erfrischt zum Frühstück in einem der Lokale der Straße aufbrechen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

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

Great location.

Very good stay. Many restaurants, bars and shopping within walking distance. Very clean place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Paula W., Arizona, USA

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

Great neighborhood!

The property was exactly what we expected, and the neighborhood was darling. Restaurants and shops for blocks. It could get a little noisy late at night, but overall was a fun experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great stay in Chania

Perfect stay in Chania, the owner Antonis was there to great us. The house is in an ideal location walking distance to anything in a lovely little street with numerous restaurants and shops. It was just me and my wife but would be prefect for a family or two couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maurice H.

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

Excellent

Thank you Antonis for this very nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Ideal location

Amazing spot in old town Chania. Awesome roof top patio to watch the sunsets and so close to the harbour. Loved the house! Like stepping back in time.

10/10 Excellent

Annika G.

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

Chania apartment

Perfect apartment in the old town. Close to everything, it was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The roof top patio was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

Pleasant old town appartment

We enjoyed our stay at Villa Archondisa. The apartment is nice with a great location and nice roof terrace to enjoy our coffee in the sun.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric L., Grange over Sands

4 great weeks

Just returned from 4 glorious weeks in this lovely property set in the Old Town. Well situated to see all the endless attractions of Chania and Neo Chora beach is only 10 mins away. The owner Antonis is excellent both in booking process but being available throughout our stay.He even arranged our airport transfers. Really recommend this property as a base in this unique part of Crete
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniela B.

I had a great stay at this house

Everything was just fine for me, the host is very professional and welcoming, we had good communication before and during my stay, he even picked me up at the local airport (a nice bonus as I was a first guest in the season:). The house is greatly located, everthing is close and a walking distance. And the terrasse makes that bit extra for a happy stay! I recomend this place as it's full of character and in a great location, also a great value for money. Perhaps the kitchen and bathroom are simple, but that is a part of the charm!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2016