Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in Platanes, Rethymno

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Despina! The location is fantastically quiet, perfect for relaxing, and at the same time a good base for exploring the south of Crete. The villa itself is very clean, lovingly furnished and well equipped – from the kitchen to the beautiful outdoor area with pool, everything was well maintained. We particularly liked the warm hospitality and the little touches when we arrived. We felt right at home! A real highlight: the fantastic view of the surrounding nature and the sunsets in the evening. We will be happy to come back and can recommend Villa Despina to anyone looking for peace, comfort and Cretan warmth. Thank you for everything!

The house is in a great location, very clean and functional, close to supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and within walking distance of the beach. Michael is very friendly and always responded to our questions. In conclusion, I can say we made the right choice by renting the house.

Fantastic old traditional house, well preserved and carefully modernized. Kind hosts eager to assist and give recommendations of nice nearby places to visit. Amazing view of the valley.

Our host was so obliging and welcoming. The house was amazing and had everything you could need down to the little details. The location was a fantastic base for exploring. Definitely will stay again.

We really enjoyed our stay at this vacation home. The location is quiet and offers a great view of the sea – perfect for unwinding. The house is tastefully decorated and equipped with everything you need. The landlords were friendly and helpful and made the stay pleasant. All in all, a nice house for a relaxing beach vacation.

We loved our stay at Mano's place! It is truly one of our favorite airbnbs of all time. The apartment is just as it's depicted in the photos - perhaps even more spectacular in person. The rooftop is amazing; it was wonderful to sit out there in the mornings and evenings to see the view of the city. There is noise in the evening as mentioned but we were fine with the white noise machine (on our phone). Manos met us (!!) at the nearby parking lot and we managed to find free parking every day. It was so much fun being in the heart of Rethymno. We enjoyed the shops, restaurants, and visiting the many historic sites (museum, fort, churches...). We had a lovely stay and if we're lucky enough to visit Crete again, we'd stay in Mano's place again in a heartbeat!

The Location was amazing. Quite and private. Everything was amazing there was nothing to complain about probably the best airbnb I have ever stayed in. Marianna is absolutely amazing. The sweetest and most caring host ever. She gave us so many recommendations and was beyond helpful. I would recommend mend this place to everyone!!

We enjoyed a lot our stay in this beautiful villa. The sea view from the pool is amazing and the house is surrounded by olive trees. The host was very responsive and helped us with local recommendations. Highly recommended!

This was one of the nicest AirBnB apartments I have rented. What was responsive to questions prior to the trip, arranging taxi service from the airport. Even though our flight was two hours late and we didn't arrive until 10 pm she was there to greet us and show us the apartment. Her restaurant recommendations were outstanding. Finally, the location on the outskirts of Old Town Rethymno could not have been better. I enthusiastically recommend this place!

A great place to stay when you want to be near town but prefer a quiet area. The apartment had everything that we needed for our stay. The host was also great, very responsive and he even arranged us a baby cot which made our lives much easier.

It was lovely stay at Konstandina’s apartment! I highly recommend, cosy, neat and properly arranged space. We had all the amenities that was essential and even more. The bed is really comfy. The location is great. Beach, old town, shops, cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Parking spot nearby. Last but not least, Konstandina is extremely kind and generous! We have experienced really warm greeting and farewell. The level of the hospitality is beyond the scale. We are impressed. Thank you again!

Yorgo's place has very good location: is close 5-7 min to the beach, very close to Backarei, several supermarket, good taverna. This is not directly in Retimno, but very well accessible in 10 minutes by bus or 2 km with a nice walk along the promenade along the beach promenade with many restaurants. The apartment itself is spacious and well equipped(larger fridge, stove, dishwashing and washing machine,mosquito net in every window, air conditioning). This includes a balcony where you could sit in the evening and a small pool with lots of water toys. Yourgos and his daughter are also very nice people. Yourgos always responds quickly, gives good tips and even ended up giving us traditional Greek sweets. Thank you. We can recommend Yougos Appartament.

From Sunrise to Sunset the North facing second floor apartment and balcony offered incredible panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Rethymnon Marina and Fortezza … absolutely no issues or problems with check in, in/out access with secure gated and covered garage parking … comfortable bed, quite building, hot water shower/sinks, flawless high speed internet, excellent cable TV, soft linens, sheets and pillows 5⭐️!

Good place to stay very comfortable I would say and not far from center

From arrival to check in to departure, everything was made smooth by Stella & Manos. We had an issue with our flights being changed and we ended up arriving a night before and Stella & Manos made arrangement where we could stay somewhere next door until our room was ready the next day. Their customer service was beyond expectation and their hospitality was amazing. I would definitely recommend this studio. It is also only 8 min walk to the beach and all the resturants nearby ❤️ Thank you Stella & Manos for this wonderful stay and for making it less stressful for us! Love, Nila & Anton

Very clean and as shown on the pictures. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating, always available if you had any questions. The sea was a 5-minute walk away as well as the supermarkets or restaurants. We would come back.

This is absolutely our favorite Airbnb that we've ever stayed in (and we've stayed in a lot). The place is adorable. Katerina is very responsive and lives right by the apartment. The view is wonderful, and both the living room and twin bedroom have doors that open onto that view. It has everything you need and more, with Katerina providing treats and even cereal and milk for that first morning. The air conditioning worked well, but there is also a lovely breeze from the sea. There are tons of restaurants and cafes just below the apartment as well as with 5 and 10 minutes walk in Old Town. It would be comfortable for a couple and a third person (such as a child) or two people, each with their own room. The washing machine was great to have, and you can dry clothes on the lines off the balcony. We did not want to leave.

10/10 Eleni is so sweet and helpful dont be afraid to text her for ANY support. The only thing I would say is if u struggle with stairs this may not be the best for you as it at the top of a hill that u need stairs for walking. If u have a car though that wont be an issue for you :)

A lovely clean place newly equipped with furniture, v comfy bed mattress and a lovely new bathroom with a shower. Lovely balcony with a table and two chairs where you can enjoy the coffee. Close to the sea but this location doesn’t face the sea. Walkable distances close to the old town, many restaurants and supermarkets nearby. V good transportation bus stop close enable to visit other places/seaside. It was worth the money paid for accommodation. Last and not least, the communication with manager Stavros was outstanding . Thank you for the lovely holiday!

The places is perfect.

This Airbnb is just like the photos and worth the distance from Old Town (about 0.4 miles). The terrace wraps around the entire flat and has many seating options in sunshine and in shade. It’s surrounded by beautiful, well-cared for plants with a stunning view of the Sea of Crete and of Chania itself. You can take the stairs or there is an elevator. The hostess left some local treats for us as well as a lovely bouquet of flowers! Absolutely top notch! There is also air conditioning if the fresh air is too warm. The hostess was friendly and responsive. This was the best of 4 Airbnb’s we stayed in throughout Europe. The only thing to note is that the electricity is only on when the card is in the holder by the door. So, if you leave with the dryer or dishwasher running or charging devices, they will pause until you return.

We had a great stay at Nikos' place. The view is incredible, you'll want to spend your days on the balcony! The bedding is comfortable, and there is everything available to have a very good stay. Nikos was very welcoming and discreet, he recommended a place to park easily and reach the center of Chania on foot, which was very convenient! In short, we really enjoyed our vacation in this accommodation and recommend it 100%. Thank you Nikos!

We had a wonderful stay at Alexandros’s place! Everything was perfect from start to finish. The villa itself was spotless, well-equipped, and very comfortable, but the real highlight was the stunning outdoor space and private pool – we truly didn’t want to leave. Alexandros was incredibly hospitable and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, even leaving us a selection of delicious local treats. We had everything we needed and more. The location is peaceful and offers a beautiful sea view thanks to its position on a hill – it feels like a little slice of paradise. It’s just a short drive to the charming town of Rethymno, which has plenty of great places to eat, shop, and explore. There are also supermarkets nearby if you’d rather cook and enjoy meals at the lovely villa. Do note that you’ll definitely need a car, as the villa is a bit uphill and not walkable from town – but the view and tranquility are well worth it. We would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended!

Anna was a super helpful host. We worked from her place for a week. The apartment was perfect for what we needed. It’s only a short walk into town - which is very charming. The beach across the road has crystal clear water - even if there is some debris on the sand. The road is a bit noisy - but the doors keep out the noise. Anna’s place is spacious and very well appointed with everything you could need. Thanks to Anna for the late check out as well!