Perched on a hill, The Hillside Home is located in Platanias village. It offers self-catering accommodation overlooking the Cretan Sea and the mountains from its balcony. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. The Hillside Home will provide you with a flat-screen, satellite TV and air conditioning. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a separate dining area. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. At The Hillside Home you will find a garden. The property provides daily to guests a basket with freshly baked goodies. The scenic town of Chania is 12 km away, while Chania Airport lies within 18 km. The property offers free parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Plataniás, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Jutta
    Germany Germany
    Cozy Appartement with amazing views, it felt like home. Very welcoming hosts!
  • Marialina
    Italy Italy
    The apartment is very nice with an amazing view. Very comfortable and equipped with all the necessary. The hosts are very kind and willing to accommodate you at their best. The 🏠 is on on top to an hill so if driving with the car better a smaller...
  • Radu
    Romania Romania
    The view is perfect, is nothing less than you see it in the presentation image. Good amenities, with everything you need in an apartment. ( dishes, oven, fridge, freezer), location is ideal for 2 persons. very friendly owner.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Agapi Mathioulaki

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

Agapi Mathioulaki
The Hillside Home is just the perfect place where to spend your holidays, or why not your honey moon? With the amazing view over the gulf of Chania, the freshly baked products every morning and top service from the owner.The Hillside Home...an excellent choice for your stay in Platanias!
The owner Mrs. Agapi will always meet you on your arrival to make sure you will get the best service and any kind of help you might need. She has many years of experience exploring Crete and she will be happy to recommend places you can visit.
The Hillside Home is situated just at the top of the cliff in the old village of Platanias. With its picturesque traditional style near restaurants, beautiful olive yards and wonderful nature its an amazing place to visit. The HILLSIDE HOME. is located next to. COSMOS restaurant
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Hillside Home
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Sofa bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    Food & Drink
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Semi-detached
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • Greek
    • English
    • Swedish

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Hillside Home 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

    From 08:00 to 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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    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 reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Diners Club and American Express .


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Hillside Home 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.

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

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

    License number: 1042K91003016901

    FAQs about The Hillside Home

    • The prices at The Hillside Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Hillside Home on this page.

    • Yes, The Hillside Home is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Hillside Home can accommodate the following group size:

      • 3 guests

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

    • The Hillside Home is 350 yards from the centre of Plataniás. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from The Hillside Home. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Hillside Home on this page.

    • The Hillside Home has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • The Hillside Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Bicycle rental

    • Check-in at The Hillside Home is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.