Exclusive Seaside Retreat with Shared Pool & Private Beach Access

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

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About this property

Beachfront Living: Exclusive Seaside Retreat with Shared Pool & Private Beach Access in Palaiokastro offers direct beachfront access and a private beach area. Guests enjoy stunning sea views and a swimming pool with a view. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen. Free on-site parking is available. Prime Location: Located 16 km from Heraklion International Airport, the property is a short walk from Pantanassa Beach and 1.1 km from Palaiokastro. Nearby attractions include Pankritio Stadium and Παραλια Λυγαρια. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the beach access and scenic location. Activities such as fishing and hiking are available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Apartments with:

Terrace

  • Free parking available on-site

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Bedroom 2
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Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mauri53
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“View is just incredible, apartment is just perfect sized and you can decide to have dinner on one of the 2 terraces cooking on your own or go out for some reataurant, if to stay in the private little beach or pool or explore Crete, privacy Is...”
Mateusz
Poland Poland
“Wonderful place with outstanding view and private beach access. It is well-equiped and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay there. The location is good, it is 15mins by car from Heraklion Airport. There was also good contact with the host. I can...”
Mcphillips
New Zealand New Zealand
“Best hosting we have experienced in Greece and the property far exceeded my expectations. Beautiful rooftop terrace and sea and pool swimming. Great tavernas nearby.”
Tanya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location with amazing views over the sea, very comfortable and spacious , nice staff”
Barbara
Netherlands Netherlands
“The apartment was great, just exactly what we wanted. East facing, so we could enjoyed the terrace and the sea view the whole day. Pleasant surprise for us was the roof top terrace that also had a great view. There were some welcome snacks and...”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, cleanliness, comfort, facilities, Eleni, pool, beach access. All superb.”
Carol
Australia Australia
“Spectacular view and the apartment had everything we needed but not quite as nice as pictured. Basket of welcome snacks appreciated”
Thieschäfer
Germany Germany
“Everything is perfect. The host took good care of us and the kids loved playing at the beach.”
Rita
Portugal Portugal
“The location is absolutely amazing. It is literally on top of the sea, ie on top of a small pebble beach (shared essentially only with the apartment neighbors). You can go swimming by going down a flight of stairs. There is very little room for...”
Nadine
Germany Germany
“Everything! Super calm, easy to reach main city (10min), great beach and pool!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Opal host

Company review score: 9.6Based on 82 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Opal Host is a company that stands by the hosts, offering specialized management and consulting, with the aim of excellent customer experience and maximum accommodation performance. We will not be available in person, but the hostess Eleni Anastasaki will be by your side to ensure you an excellent hospitality experience, so that you have the stay you desire.

Property information

Welcome to our little slice of paradise by the beach! Perched in a prime location with a fascinating, uninterrupted sea view and awe-inspiring sunsets, The Spot On The Beach offers an unforgettable escape in a tranquil coastal setting, only a short drive away from Heraklion! All four apartments are equipped for a comfortable stay, plus there is a shared swimming pool, ideal for refreshing dips under the night sky.

Neighbourhood information

The main part of Pantanassa Beach is situated towards the east, whereas towards the west you’ll find the popular Chelidoni Beach, a small bay protected from winds and currents. Only a short walk away are some of the most authentic and well-established taverns of the area, attracting lovers of good food and hearty portions from Heraklion and the nearby suburbs (usually packed during weekends!). There is immediate access to the island’s main motorway (also known as BOAK); you can easily travel to all parts of Crete, and visit all its different regions. The city centre of Heraklion is only 15 minutes away by car, and the Palace of Knossos 20 minutes. On the other side of the motorway, and within close distance from the complex, is the monastery of Aghia Fotini; experience breathtaking views of the Cretan sea and Heraklion from here (open to the public). IMPORTANT NOTE: as there are no shopping facilities in the immediate vicinity, we recommend that you take care of your grocery shopping before you check-in.

Languages spoken

Greek,English,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Exclusive Seaside Retreat with Shared Pool & Private Beach Access takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of €50 per stay applies.

No toilet paper, wet wipes, toys, tampons, sanitary napkins in the toilet because it can lead to the blockage of the sewage system. Please use the bins provided in the toilet. At an unfortunate event of sewage blockage there is an additional charge of €200.

At an event of a key loss there is an additional charge of €100.

Please inform Exclusive Seaside Retreat with Shared Pool & Private Beach Access in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 00000269550, 00002424890, 00002424943, 00002424970