Oleander's Garden Traditional Cretan Cottage

Beautiful quiet spot in the hills, close to local beaches and tavernas. Yummy breakfast and very kind and accommodating host. Great value for money overall.

Only slight downside was that it is a little difficult to access the beaches/town by foot due to lack of paths around the main road, but still possible.

This place was a great choice for some chill days. It is placed in a quiet area just in the opening of a gorge, without anything else around but very close to some villages and the town of Ierapetra (car needed). It has nice views of the mountain but the sea is also visible. Great view of the stars in the night too! It is built with balconies in several levels and connected by stairs, giving the vibe of a little village in the island. The facilities are humble but it’s enough to be comfortable and gives a nostalgic atmosphere. It is simple and beautiful, made me feel like home and reminded me of my childhood vacation. Most guests were families but some young couples too. I could see children had a great time roaming around and playing with the cats that are taken care by the people in the property. The owner and the staff were sweet and kind. They were caring and offered their help without even being asked, when we arrived without our bags due to flight delays. There are some nice beaches very close to the property, with our favourite being Kakkos Beach (5’ by car).

Thought it was all good

Nothing really

Very good location, beautiful enviroment, quiet neighborhood. Cute puppy and lots of cats. :)

Well, we understand the meaning of "traditional creten house" but it doesn't mean that it has to be dirty. The bathroom is unacceptable, the toilet had poop spots...mirror is very dirty, toilet brush is disgusting, the sink and the shower never seen a sponge probably. The trash bin is broken.We had the deluxe room.