Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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9 / 10
Really good holiday. Could have easily stayed longer.
The various outside areas around the pool are great, very private and quiet, sunny if you want it, shady if not. Perfect place to spend all day and evening. Inside the villa is comfortable, and bathrooms are superb. Best showers in any villa we have stayed in. This was our second stay in Villa Smaro, and we enjoyed it as much as the first.
10 / 10
Great villa for two weeks by the beach.
Almost everything. - we had a great 2 week stay. A short summary of the highlights are below:
Accommodation:
Two bedrooms in the main villa, the third bedroom is upstairs by the pool (which is on the roof). The 3rd bedroom has its own ensuite and kitchenette. All three bathrooms are superb with probably the nicest showers we have experienced in any villa in Crete.
The pool and poolside area is terrific. Be aware the pool gets deep very quickly. Lots of tables and chairs to relax on with a good balance of sunny and shady spots to choose from as the sun moves around the house.
The view over Souda bay is delightful.
Shops:
The nearest shop in Marathi beach is probably walkable (15-20mins), but has limited options for self catering. Much easier to have a car to get to bakery, shops and pharmacy in Sternes, Spar supermarket in Aroni or the Aldi in Chania.
Food & Drink:
The Taverna at Loutraki beach (5 mins walk) has closed, possibly permanently. There is a beach bar which serves snacks and sandwiches, but this closes at sunset.
A new Onar beach lounge (opened May 2025) is on the southern part of Loutraki beach. This is aimed at the more affluent local & tourist market. Book a bed online for the day and enjoy the sun, sea, pool, music and people watching. There are minimum spend requirements, depending on location of your bed.
The is also a restaurant above the Onar beach lounge called Istio. This has a Michelin starred chef and the food is definitely a little bit special. Good ambience, good service, not busy... but pricier than the average Taverna.
There are more eating options at Marathi beach, about 3-5 mins by car. The usual array of fish restaurants / tavernas as well as beach bars and also a take-away on the pier, which is well worth a visit.
Management:
Communication with the management company coudn’t have been better. They reacted promptly to any requests and questions.
Our only criticism was the lack of pool towels.
10 / 10
Lovely and relaxing, great villa, great location, great food.
Fantastic location between two lovely bays, the closer one more chilled out, the further one better food, very easy to walk to both. The villa was lovely, air conditioning in all rooms, spacious, lovely little pool, great places to sunbathe or chill out in the shade, a really well thought out villa.
It would be great if there was a food shop in one of the bays! We were just there for a week to chill out and didn't want to hire a car. But there was a bus that went to a supermarket about 10 mins drive away, and it wasn't expensive to get a taxi back.
10 / 10
Great stay at Villa Smaro
Property is beautiful, especially the top floor with lots of different seating areas, some shaded, some in sun, and the lovely pool. The hosts have thought of everything, and the house is equipped with all the little things you need, like plenty of towels, washing detergent, dishwasher tablets, loo roll, nightlights, shampoo and shower gel. We were met promptly at the property and given a full tour. Location is great, lovely views and walking distance to two beaches and tavernas.
The various outside areas around the pool are great, very private and quiet, sunny if you want it, shady if not. Perfect place to spend all day and evening. Inside the villa is comfortable, and bathrooms are superb. Best showers in any villa we have stayed in. This was our second stay in Villa Smaro, and we enjoyed it as much as the first.
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
Der Pool war angenehm warm. Die verschiedenen Ebenen bieten viele nette Plätze. Die Betten waren bequem. Besonders angenehm die eine Toilette in Poolnähe. Sehr schöne Aussicht von überall. Strand auch zu Fuß gut erreichbar. Nächster Supermarkt und gute Taverne in Sternes 3-4 km entfernt.
Niemand (Personal oder Besitzer) gesehen. Mussten Badetücher waschen,weil kein Wechsel. Umgebung mittlerweile sehr "verschandelt" durch Ressort Onar. Die Bucht wird ab Mittag stundenlang mit "Musik " beschallt, optisch wirken die Schirme o.ä. wie Panzersperren. Traurig, die weiteren Absichten, die Bucht zu vereinnahmen, zu erfahren. . Wir werden vermutlich nicht mehr in diese Gegend kommen.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Almost everything. - we had a great 2 week stay. A short summary of the highlights are below:
Accommodation:
Two bedrooms in the main villa, the third bedroom is upstairs by the pool (which is on the roof). The 3rd bedroom has its own ensuite and kitchenette. All three bathrooms are superb with probably the nicest showers we have experienced in any villa in Crete.
The pool and poolside area is terrific. Be aware the pool gets deep very quickly. Lots of tables and chairs to relax on with a good balance of sunny and shady spots to choose from as the sun moves around the house.
The view over Souda bay is delightful.
Shops:
The nearest shop in Marathi beach is probably walkable (15-20mins), but has limited options for self catering. Much easier to have a car to get to bakery, shops and pharmacy in Sternes, Spar supermarket in Aroni or the Aldi in Chania.
Food & Drink:
The Taverna at Loutraki beach (5 mins walk) has closed, possibly permanently. There is a beach bar which serves snacks and sandwiches, but this closes at sunset.
A new Onar beach lounge (opened May 2025) is on the southern part of Loutraki beach. This is aimed at the more affluent local & tourist market. Book a bed online for the day and enjoy the sun, sea, pool, music and people watching. There are minimum spend requirements, depending on location of your bed.
The is also a restaurant above the Onar beach lounge called Istio. This has a Michelin starred chef and the food is definitely a little bit special. Good ambience, good service, not busy... but pricier than the average Taverna.
There are more eating options at Marathi beach, about 3-5 mins by car. The usual array of fish restaurants / tavernas as well as beach bars and also a take-away on the pier, which is well worth a visit.
Management:
Communication with the management company coudn’t have been better. They reacted promptly to any requests and questions.
Our only criticism was the lack of pool towels.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2024
Proximité avec la plage et un excellent restaurant
Magnifique piscine
Maison très grande avec beaucoup d’espaces extérieurs ombragés, très belle vue sur la mer
Équipements vieillissants ayant nécessité plusieurs interventions / réparations: machine à laver, télécommande de la climatisation, chasse d’eau.
La piscine était géniale: dommage que nous n’ayons pas pu l’utiliser les deux derniers jours en raison de la saleté de son eau
Le bruit: chantier à quelques centaines de mètres, y-c le week-end, base militaire (passage d’avions réguliers)
"Almost everything. - we had a great 2 week stay. A short summary of the highlights are below:
Accommodation:
Two bedrooms in the main villa, the third bedroom is upstairs by the pool (which is on..."
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Beachfront Location
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden
Beach front
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Safe
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Ratings and reviews
9.4 / 10
Outstanding(7 Ratings)
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9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The various outside areas around the pool are great, very private and quiet, sunny if you want it, shady if not. Perfect place to spend all day and evening. Inside the villa is comfortable, and bathrooms are superb. Best showers in any villa we have stayed in. This was our second stay in Villa Smaro, and we enjoyed it as much as the first.
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
Der Pool war angenehm warm. Die verschiedenen Ebenen bieten viele nette Plätze. Die Betten waren bequem. Besonders angenehm die eine Toilette in Poolnähe. Sehr schöne Aussicht von überall. Strand auch zu Fuß gut erreichbar. Nächster Supermarkt und gute Taverne in Sternes 3-4 km entfernt.
Niemand (Personal oder Besitzer) gesehen. Mussten Badetücher waschen,weil kein Wechsel. Umgebung mittlerweile sehr "verschandelt" durch Ressort Onar. Die Bucht wird ab Mittag stundenlang mit "Musik " beschallt, optisch wirken die Schirme o.ä. wie Panzersperren. Traurig, die weiteren Absichten, die Bucht zu vereinnahmen, zu erfahren. . Wir werden vermutlich nicht mehr in diese Gegend kommen.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Almost everything. - we had a great 2 week stay. A short summary of the highlights are below:
Accommodation:
Two bedrooms in the main villa, the third bedroom is upstairs by the pool (which is on the roof). The 3rd bedroom has its own ensuite and kitchenette. All three bathrooms are superb with probably the nicest showers we have experienced in any villa in Crete.
The pool and poolside area is terrific. Be aware the pool gets deep very quickly. Lots of tables and chairs to relax on with a good balance of sunny and shady spots to choose from as the sun moves around the house.
The view over Souda bay is delightful.
Shops:
The nearest shop in Marathi beach is probably walkable (15-20mins), but has limited options for self catering. Much easier to have a car to get to bakery, shops and pharmacy in Sternes, Spar supermarket in Aroni or the Aldi in Chania.
Food & Drink:
The Taverna at Loutraki beach (5 mins walk) has closed, possibly permanently. There is a beach bar which serves snacks and sandwiches, but this closes at sunset.
A new Onar beach lounge (opened May 2025) is on the southern part of Loutraki beach. This is aimed at the more affluent local & tourist market. Book a bed online for the day and enjoy the sun, sea, pool, music and people watching. There are minimum spend requirements, depending on location of your bed.
The is also a restaurant above the Onar beach lounge called Istio. This has a Michelin starred chef and the food is definitely a little bit special. Good ambience, good service, not busy... but pricier than the average Taverna.
There are more eating options at Marathi beach, about 3-5 mins by car. The usual array of fish restaurants / tavernas as well as beach bars and also a take-away on the pier, which is well worth a visit.
Management:
Communication with the management company coudn’t have been better. They reacted promptly to any requests and questions.
Our only criticism was the lack of pool towels.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2024
Proximité avec la plage et un excellent restaurant
Magnifique piscine
Maison très grande avec beaucoup d’espaces extérieurs ombragés, très belle vue sur la mer
Équipements vieillissants ayant nécessité plusieurs interventions / réparations: machine à laver, télécommande de la climatisation, chasse d’eau.
La piscine était géniale: dommage que nous n’ayons pas pu l’utiliser les deux derniers jours en raison de la saleté de son eau
Le bruit: chantier à quelques centaines de mètres, y-c le week-end, base militaire (passage d’avions réguliers)
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"Almost everything. - we had a great 2 week stay. A short summary of the highlights are below:
Accommodation:
Two bedrooms in the main villa, the third bedroom is upstairs by the pool (which is on..."
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