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Large private apartment in a traditional Greek village with stunning views.

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Paidohori Crete, Crete
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Agios Nikolaos Fort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Large private apartment in a traditional Greek village with stunning views.

The ‘House in the Sun’ is a large well equipped 55sqm apartment with 180 degree views of the foothills of the white mountains.
Located on the edge the sleepy village of Paidohori, the house is 15 minutes from the lovely sandy beach resorts of Kalyves and 20 minutes from Almyrida.
The nearest mini market, pharmacy and taverna are in Agioi Pantes which is a very short drive - or a longer stroll away.

The apartment has a well equipped full sized kitchen, generous double bed and a large living area which has a single sofa bed and/or a travel cot for additional guests if required, and a separate modern shower room and toilet. The apartment has a TV, DVD and Wifi.

The solar-heated salt water swimming pool is shared with the property owners.

Heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer are available if required.

Guests have sole use of a large private patio and a shaded seating area with amazing views.

The owners have several cats who enjoy greeting guests.

There are many interesting and varied walks around the area, along the coast, inland on the plains, or for the more adventurous into the mountains, all with stunning views and varied wildlife.
Several important archaeological sites are within easy reach by car.

Chania, the picturesque Venetian city with its historic harbour is a fabulous place to visit and stroll around the old town then eat by the waterfront or up the hidden side streets. It is only 30 minutes away by car or bus.

The village of Paidohori is situated between Chania and Rethymno. Chania airport is approximately 45 minutes away, and Heraklion airport is under 2 hours. We are 2-3 minutes from the Agioi Pantes junction on the national road.
There is public transport from Chania and Rethymno to Agioi Pantes on the national road where there is a taxi rank, however we would recommend guests hire a car.

The price includes a welcome pack of some bakery products, a selection of 'in season' local fruit, milk, tea and coffee to make your first morning breakfast a relaxing experience,

The English owners live upstairs in a separate apartment.

From 1st January 2025 we are required by the Greek government to collect 8 euros per night 'Climate Resilience Levy' on your arrival. However, from January 1st 2026 we have chosen to pay this on your behalf, meaning that there will be no extra charges on arrival.

Our AMA registration number for the short term property rental register is 00002551175
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this apartment building. During your stay, you'll be close to Agios Nikolaos Fort. An outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from Agios Nikolaos Fort and 13 minutes from Samonas Cave
Large private apartment in a traditional Greek village with stunning views. offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Apokoronas apartment.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Guests may smoke on the outdoor terrace area

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

As in the majority of Greek establishments, we ask that you do not throw toilet paper etc down the toilet as it blocks the soak away system.

Enjoy your stay! Any problems or queries please contact Kathie or Chris immediately. 😃

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: there is a travel cot available if required

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Guests may smoke on the outdoor terrace area

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 00002551175

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Large Private Apartment Traditional Greek Village Stunning Views

Large Private Traditional Greek Village Stunning Views

Large Private Apartment Traditional Greek Village Stunning Views

Large Private Apartment Traditional Greek Village Stunning Views

Large private apartment in a traditional Greek village with stunning views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Birgit W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Both the pool and the accommodation were very clean. The views were amazing, too. The hosts were very friendly, communicative and helpful. We had a relaxed and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fraser M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a fantastic stay and the listing couldn't be more accurate. We stayed for 8 nights and it was our first holiday with our 5 month old baby.Kathie and Chris are great hosts. They really made us feel at home and went through everything with us when we arrived which put us at ease for the week and made us fully familiar with how to live comfortably during our stay.The views are stunning. The sunrises in particular were breathtaking given the apartment sits on an eastern facing hill. Kathie and Chris have done an incredible job with the design of the space as well.The pool - this was the standout for us. We were keen to still stay somewhere that enabled us to explore the west side of the island but the private pool was a huge plus point as we were keen to get our 5 month old into it and have the privacy and peace to do so at our own pace (without lots of kids splashing around or similar at hotel pools). Don't be put off by the pool being salt water - this isn't remotely as explicit as it sounds. It's a process of chlorinating the water and isn't remotely what you would guess a salt water pool would be like - do not let the naive understanding of salt water pools put you off - its better than a regular pool.Overall an unforgettable stay, which is lovely as we will cherish our first ever family holiday being somewhere as amazing as this.Do not hesitate if you are considering booking this apartment!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow, just Wow

What can we say The House in The Sun, for us it was pure paradise.The views are amazing and left myself and Julie breathless with their stunning colours and beauty.Watching the sunrise and sunset the colours changing on the Olive Groves and hills.What could be more wonderful than sitting by the pool watching swallows swoop down to drink.The owners cats with their individual personalities are adorable and wander around with grace.The property is immaculately clean, lovely comfy bed and gorgeous fresh linen.The owners Kathie and Chris are fantastic and a wonderful couple and are there to offer advice and assistance if you need it.Overall this truly is a remarkable property and area that will steal your heart and you will leave a little bit of it when you depart.
View from guests patio
View from guests patio
Sunrise
Smudge
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

October 2024

Excellent appartment. Our hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing time

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Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful week in Crete

My husband and I had the best week in Crete, Chris and Kathy were the prefect hosts and very welcoming (and their cats were also very welcoming and friendly and gave the place a very homely feel). The apartment was amazing and the pool area was so private and relaxing. Great location for exploring the coast and the mountains, can’t wait to come back! Thank you x
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week at a wonderful location

Kathy & Chris were fabulous hosts. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and their tips regards restaurants, places to visit and the general area were very helpful. Property is lovely, garden and pool gorgeous and views are just stunning. We had a very restful, comfortable and happy week, not doing an awful lot, other than fussing and playing with the cats who are so friendly. Thank you both for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely House in the Sun with great hosts, facilities and environment.

Our 3rd visit to Crete. This is a lovely, air-conditioned apartment, set in a quiet traditional village in a beautiful part of Crete. The views from the patio are stunning. The facilities provided within the apartment, and outside, were all we needed for our 9 night stay. The bed is very comfortable and the pool is everything it looks, maintained at a constant 30 Deg C. Within 30 minutes travel is the lovely seaside resort of Kalyves. There are many golden, sandy, beaches within easy reach. Chania airport and city are about 30 minutes drive as is a Lidl store. There are local shops and chemists within a few minutes drive. I advise hiring a car, in order to get the best from your stay. The hosts, Kathie and Chris are lovely people! They are extremely helpful, friendly and kind. The advice that they gave us on the local area was really helpful. Thank you both, so much, for everything! We thoroughly recommend thiis for a holiday to remember! Roly & Mandy Love.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G., Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness

More than expected

After reading the reviews and so many positive reviews we decided to book this place. Well all i can say is we were not disappointed very clean with all you need. Wonderful well kept gardens and a beautiful pool plenty of areas to enjoy the sun but also a lovely shaded area under the wisteria to escape from the heat but for me the best was the Wonderful views of the olive groves flanked my the white mountains stunning with only the sounds of a Greek summer and the occasional Greek music playing in the distance which only enhanced the experience. If you enjoy the quieter life this is a place i would highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace & tranquility

This place isn’t for everyone, which doesn’t mean I’m putting this place down, quite the opposite. If you love animals, especially cats, then come here (if you don’t like cats then don’t visit Greece!). If you love to be off the beaten track, but still close enough to not be totally cut off, then come here. If you want the option of being left to your own devices and I mean totally, no room service, no towel changes while you nap etc come here. We enjoyed the solitude, no noises bars, the long walks through rural villages, the peace and quiet (apart from the dogs, birds, goats etc) the lovely local villages with great Tavernas and warm welcomes. Yes this suited us perfectly and we are looking at returning soon, and WE NEVER do that to any place that we’ve visited before !
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and great hosts.

Just returned from a lovely holiday. What a great rural location with beautiful views but just a 10/15 min drive to the beach and shops. Picturesque pool/gardens and Kathie + Chris are knowledgeable and lovely hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F., Beckermet, Cumbria

Liked: Cleanliness

What a find!

We have just returned home after spending a fantastic, relaxing, 2 weeks with Kathie and Chris at The House in the sun. It really couldn't have been any better. Communication before our trip was spot on with extremely easy directions with pictures sent that made finding the apartment very easy. We arrived in the early hours and were welcomed by Alfie the cat who kept us company for our holiday. Fantastically well equipped, spotless apartment. Fantastic sitting area with amazing views and the pool!… we spent a lot more time at the pool then we have done on any other holiday as we found it so relaxing. There is a great little village about 5 mins away with a well stocked shop, a great coffee place that do delicious cakes, a gyros shop and a lovely taverna serving amazing food. Lots of beach choices can be found without having to venture too far from base. Kathie and Chris are the perfect hosts with loads of advice available & laughs. We were even treated to a some quiet background music one day while they rehearsed for a gig they had locally that week. Would absolutely not hesitate to recommend the house in the sun to everyone and have already given all the details to a lot of our friends and family. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday in Crete xxx Alison and Paul xxx
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

As expected and more

For our trip in Crete we were looking for an easily accessible and central location in the countryside. What is great about the House in the sun is that even if you live among olive, orange and lemon trees, sheeps and goats and enjoy long walks from village to village in a rural environment, you are relatively close to everything by car. The appartement has met our expectations. It was perfect for 2 and had everything you need. Because we travelled early May, we did not use the pool, but we have enjoyed spending time on the private terrace which offers a gorgeous view of the surroundings. Our hosts were also great to interact with and very helpful. And the cats,…we fell in love with them. We highly recommand this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Naomi

Stunning location with everything you might need considered. Perfect hosts, will return again for sure. Thank you for making us so very welcome and cared for. Xx
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved every minute!

We enjoyed every moment of our stay in such a wonderful well equipped apartment! Our hosts were delightful, kind and helpful. We have no hesitation in recommending the House in the Sun but just hope you don’t book in when we want to go back!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Class

Kathie and Chris have thought of everything to make your stay in their lovely, very private, apartment comfortable and relaxing. They are the perfect hosts The patio and swimming pool area offer excellent opportunities for soaking up the sun whilst you enjoy spectacular views across the valley Beaches, excellent restaurants, walks and places of interest are all close by Highly recommended by us
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views

Stunning views from the terrace of this beautifully located home from home. House in the sun has everything you need for an easy, relaxing, or energetic visit! (Photo’s don’t do this place justice) Many many places to visit in the area via car, plus beautiful walks around the area. Kathie and Chris are the perfect hosts, full of information, and go above and beyond to be sure you have everything you need to ensure your holiday is perfect. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dirk A., Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderfull

Kathy & Chris where what we would say the perfect hosts. I remembered at our arrival how Kathy said ‘we will be as present or absent as you guys wish’ ... and this rolled out perfectly, we enjoyed our privacy as much as we enjoyed the help and some talks with our host ... although little help was needed, everything was A-ok. The pool area and the privacy and comfort of our apartment were perfect. We used the place as an ideal homebase to discover the West of Crete ... but also for couples, families with small children that look for quietness in a peaceful and relaxing environment around the pool ... this is the perfect place. Dirk&Vicky
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alistair L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paidohori's little gem !

beautiful apartment with stunning views over open countryside and towards the mountains. Within 3 or 4 minutes drive from a variety of tavernas. Hosts Kathie and Chris couldn't do enough for us, a fantastic chilled out holiday !!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquillity

Warm and friendly greeting on arrival whilst adhering to hygiene measures in place ( most comforting ). Chris showed us round the property and left us to unpack at our leisure. We then sat and ate a light meal rustled up from groceries provided by prior arrangement with Kathie and Chris, which was very much appreciated as we had a very long day. The following morning we took in our vista from the terrace and were just in awe of the lovely property and the views. Our hosts were very welcoming, knowledgable and attentive whilst not being obtrusive. We felt very much at ease at the house in the sun, so much so that on a few days we felt no need to stray from the property as it had everything we needed to be able to sit and relax and enjoy the warmth of the Cretan sun and the beautiful surroundings of this idyllic property. We met as guests and hopefully left as friends and we can’t wait to return. We would highly recommend this property if you’re looking to get away from all the hubbub of city or even town life and just want to chill.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Desna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

The House in the Sun is a delight! A very comfortable and spacious apartment for 2 with everything you need (and more) provided. It was spotlessly clean, very nicely decorated and proportioned. Extra touches, like providing beach towels, very welcome especially as I forgot to bring any. Kathie and Chris are lovely hosts and very generous. The apartment is well placed for the beaches of northern Crete and for Chania and Rethimno, and enjoys a very tranquil position with beautiful views. Highly recommend a stay here, and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2019

The apartment was exactly as shown in the photographs which is not always the case! It was extremely clean and was well equipped. The situation was idyllic, surrounded by olive, lemon and orange trees and provided the perfect chance for rest but within easy reach of Chania, beaches and good food. The owners, who live on the upper floor of the house, were very welcoming and it was fun to meet and get to know them. They were never intrusive though. This was our first visit to Crete and I hope it won’t be our last.

8/10 Good

Tim M.

Visit in May 2019

We were very impressed with the cleanliness, facilities, location and helpfulness of owners Chris & Kathie in making our first visit to Crete a memorable one.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison C., Leeds

Fabulous views and comfortable stay

We stayed here for five days and the view was always compelling; wild flowers, snow covered mountains. The apartment was spotlessly clean and well appointed. The log burner was great with the cooler evenings. Kathie and Chris were knowledgeable and helpful. The apartment is well situated for visiting other places such as Chania which we loved.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julian N.

Beautiful views, hospitable hosts, comfortable and well equipped accommodation

We had a wonderful week staying in the House in the Sun. Kathy and Chris made us feel at home the moment we arrived. The flat is well equipped and really well planned. There were many thoughtful additions such as the welcome basket and beach towels. We really didn't want for anything. We were woken by the tinkling bells around the necks of the next door sheep and a wonderful sunrise every day. The view across the valley is full of all that Crete has in abundance, olives, figs, walnuts and showed us the path to walk to the next village where we came across a newly painted church to St Anthony. The local taverna is well worth a visit. The owners are helpful and the food is honest and very local. Vryses, the nearest town, is a very traditional town which has several small supermarkets and tavernas. Every day we did a trip in our hired car. We visited Chania and Rethymno, two towns with Venetian harbours, which are really attractive. The harbour in Chania was home to a very large turtle, which obliged us by doing a 'belly roll' and waving his flippers. We also visited Hora Sfakion, which involved a breathtaking drive over the mountains. We saw Griffon Vultures circling overhead and mountain goats perched on tiny ledges along the way. The harbour is where you can take a boat along the coast to secluded beaches - we chose lunch overlooking the sea and enjoyed every mouthful. We would recommend the accommodation and location without hesitation. Joan and Julian
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018