Just a 14-minute walk from Foteinari Beach and 0.8 miles from Souda Beach, Souda Bay Cottage features accommodations in Plakias with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace. Featuring mountain and pool views, this vacation home also comes with free Wifi. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 19 miles away and Fortress of Frangokastello is 15 miles from the vacation home. Providing sea views, this vacation home also offers a satellite TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 4 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. The property offers garden views. Municipal Garden is 19 miles from the vacation home, while Venetian Harbour is 19 miles away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 52 miles from Souda Bay Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
10
High score for Plakias
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  • Seath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunningly beautiful, the setting, the house, the pool, the facilities - everything is honestly perfect! We had been here for a week, and enjoyed every second. The bed is super comfortable, the rain shower has excellent water pressure, brilliant...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location; lovely views and a relaxing private pool.
  • Daniela
    Austria Austria
    We loved the absolutely quiet location, and nevertheless Plakias with its shops and tavernes is just a short car ride away. If you like to walk, it is about 25 Minutes to Souda Beach (which is very nice, too). There are also two very good tavernes...

Managed by Oreo Travel

Company review score: 9.3Based on 2,693 reviews from 148 properties
148 managed properties

Company info

Through a journey that started in 2001, Oreo Travel was founded by Stratos Beretis, an experienced member of the Greek Tourism Industry, a Graduate of the Department of Economics of the University of Crete and a Master Degree Holder in Tourism Business Management. Having passed through several management positions, he was won over by the occupation with tailor made tourism services and especially in inbound tourism in villas, independent properties, country houses and small holiday rental units. Oreo Travel started as a representative of global tour operators and continues to this day with an ever-growing network of partners and properties in Crete, Peloponnese and Athens, in line with the new promotional and managing methods. Our goal at Oreo Travel is to promote the properties we partner with in the best way possible, by solely operating as a booking agent on behalf of our partner-property owners, whom we advise and guide in providing high standards of hospitality for their guests, in accordance with the regulations and the laws that govern the accommodation industry. Furthermore, we are constantly available for our guests to answer questions, solve potential problems that may arise while booking or staying in and to recommend services that may be needed to facilitate their stay and maximize their travel experience (car rental, transportation, tours, excursions and concierge services). Our customer support operates daily from 7 am to 11 pm and we provide a 24/7 emergency support to our valuable customers. We welcome you and wish you a pleasant stay!

Property info

Souda Bay Cottage is a 70sq.m. one-storey holiday house at the south coast of Crete island, above the beautiful Souda bay, a few minutes from Plakias village. It has a spectacular view of the south coast sea, of Souda and Plakias bays and it is near all the amenities for a comfortable holiday. In front of the house, there is a lawn area and an 18 sq.m. private swimming pool with plenty of surrounding relaxing areas equipped with exterior furniture, sun beds, and umbrellas. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two twin beds. Both bedrooms have private en-suite modern, fully equipped bathrooms. There is an open-plan modern kitchen that is fully equipped with all modern appliances and a dining table. The living room has a flat-screen satellite TV, a fireplace and it leads to a covered patio fully furnished with exterior furniture, where you can have your meals and spend many relaxing hours outside the house enjoying the magnificent view and the serene atmosphere. There are free parking spaces and free Wi-Fi coverage all over. Please notice that the property is for the use of the registered geusts only and no visitors are allowed.

Neighborhood info

Plakias is a coastal settlement at the southern Crete, 40 km south of Rethymno, with 237 permanent residents, built at the cove of the bay of the same name on a wonderful sandy beach, 1300 m long, between the capes Stavros and Kako Mouri, that is ideal for swimming and sea sports. Plakias belong to the municipalities of Selia (the western part) and Mirthios (the eastern part) a couple of picturesque villages located not far from Plakias. The first mention of Plakias was in the census of 1961 when only 6 fishermen were its permanent inhabitants. The natural beauty of the place helped Plakias to become a renowned tourist resort now providing all the facilities that a visitor could wish. Large hotels, youth hostel, small traditional style apartments, camping sites, taverns, restaurants, bars, everything to make the visitors' stay comfortable and unforgettable. There are many small secluded beaches for naturalism lovers as well as some organized ones providing quite a few facilities such as sun chairs, umbrellas, sea sports, etc.

Languages Spoken

German,Greek,English,French,Norwegian

Area info

Amenities of Souda Bay Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • French
  • Norwegian

House rules

Souda Bay Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Souda Bay Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Souda Bay Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 1041K122K2642301

FAQs about Souda Bay Cottage

  • Souda Bay Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Souda Bay Cottage on this page.

  • Souda Bay Cottage is 1.5 miles from the center of Plakias. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Souda Bay Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Souda Bay Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, Souda Bay Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Souda Bay Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Souda Bay Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Souda Bay Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.