Family-friendly vacation rentals in Platanos

Beautiful apartment, well equipped, close to Chania by car. Easy street parking which is very quiet. The apartment is very spacious, it can be suitable for 2 families. Our host's welcome is perfect. The stay around Chania is very pleasant. Recommended!

We stayed at Georgia's mansion during our honeymoon at the end of September. The place was large for two people, but we felt like royalty with all of the space :) The mansion is beautifully redone on the inside - it has modern amenities with a traditional aesthetic. The place had absolutely everything we needed in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and outside. The pool was wonderful! We spent our afternoons lounging after hot days in Chania and the surrounding areas, which offer lots of restaurants, attractions, and great shopping! The area was great as well - easy to get to, quiet, and with easy access to the main road that can take you east or west in no time :) We highly recommend a stay at this beautifully restored mansion, and we hope to be back ourselves someday!

It was super nice here. We were warmly welcomed and communication went smoothly. The place is as pictured. You're a bit up the mountain, which is super nice because it's much quieter there. The city and the beach are within walking distance. We were very satisfied.

We had an amazing stay! The home was spotless, and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. The location was perfect, quiet and walking distance to the beach. The host was incredibly welcoming and super responsive! The little touches were so sweet. They had an amazing garden and gave us fresh veggies to eat and even made us local Cretan salad and pie! We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Airbnb experience. Thank you for your hospitality!

This Airbnb was a great spot for our stay in Chania! We had around a 15-20 minute walk to the Old Port, which had a wonderful selection of restaurants. (We highly recommend the Sailing Club.) There was also a good coffee shop around a 5-minute walk towards Old Port and a grocery store 5 minutes away (opposite direction of Old Port but still very close by). The hot tub was amazing as the weather was a bit chilly some days of our stay. The inside was just like the pictures, and our host replied very quickly to help resolve any problems we had. We walked to a beach that was 45 minutes from the Airbnb, but it was a nice area with beach chairs and tasty restaurants. We would warn younger guests to travel here during the earlier seasons as you will be cat-called a lot. Overall, our stay was fantastic!

The place is beautiful and cozy just like the pictures! Just be aware that the stairs to acces the apartment and the second floor are narrow and steep. Manos’ recomendations of restaurants were very good.

Everything was exceptional! Katerina was very helpful. The apartment had everything we needed for our 10 days relaxing stay, right on the beach (1 min walk to the golden beach). Katerina provided fresh bed linen and towels half way through our stay. There are only 2 apartments in the building, 2 penthouses. Very quiet and peaceful! No lift but not too bad, easy stairs. 2 supermarkets are very close, 10 min walk, and the other shops are within 2 min walk from the apartment. The bus stop is 1 min walk. By bus 21 is 10 min to Chania, 2 EUR pp. Taxis are a bit pricey. 14 EUR. Thank you Katerina for everything! We recommend this apartment.

Our stay at the deluxe villa was excellent and we had an amazing time. The villa is really nice and spacious with a nice private pool. The view is amazing and there is air conditioning in every bedroom. The host ifigeneia is very responsive and Eleni in the reception was very attentive and friendly. Be warned, it is quite an uphill walk to get there from the beach, the taxis charge around 8-10€ to and from the beach, around 20€ to Chania city.

Savoula's apartment is in the center, and thanks to the host's precise directions it was easy to find. The kitchen is well-equipped, with oil, salt and sugar available (always welcome). The bedroom is spacious and the bathroom is functional. The big plus is the terrace with the sofa and table, and the laundry room available. I really enjoyed it and recommend this apartment without a doubt.

Irene is an exceptional host, particularly welcoming and dedicated. Every evening, on our return, Cretan specialties that she had cooked were waiting for us. We stayed a week and Irene wanted to change towels and sheets after three days. The small house, quiet in olive groves, is very nice with a small outside area. A pair of cats and their kittens will also be happy to host you! We highly recommend this place and its owner!

It feels like home as soon as we arrived at Grigoris's place. We were welcomed by Christina (Grigoris mom, hope we got the name right). Christina was super friendly and helpful through our stay. She brought to us some home cooked Greek pastries and biscuits next day and we loved them. The house looks and feels better than the photos. Beautiful sea view in a quiet area. We felt so relaxpastIt has everything you need to enjoy your stay there. Great place for a family. Highly recommend and we will definitely come back. Lots of lovely memory. Thank you Christina and Grigoris.

We spent several days in Villa Nikki and had a wonderful time. The house, the view, the Pool - everything was just amazing. Communication with Giannis and his team was also perfect. If our vacation wouldn't have ended we probably just would have stayed there for ever :)

Michalis is such a kind and helpful host. The house is close to amazing restaurants and stores but on a quiet side street. It was incredibly clean and cozy with a nice firm bed, good kitchen for cooking and warm shower. We really enjoyed our stay.

Wow! Where to begin with this review - this was probably the best Airbnb experience we have ever had overall, and we have stayed in a lot of airbnbs! Manos and Klelia made sure we had a fantastic experience in Chania , they are so friendly and very helpful with any questions we had, super responsive and they really went above and beyond; to the extent that when we arrived they gave us a home baked banana bread loaf and fresh home baked pastries from their shop!! As for the apartment, we stayed for one month and it was a home away from home. It is in a great location, 10 minute walk from a lovely beach and great restaurants. The apartment had everything we needed and even had a little home gym outside which we used daily, it has a sheltered parking spot and a little private patio. 100/10!! Thank you Manos and Klelia for an unforgettable trip.

We had an amazing two-week stay at Kostas and Aristea’s beautiful traditional house in October. I was there with my sister, niece, and boyfriend, and we all loved it! The house is tastefully decorated with charming traditional elements like old photos and antique tools, making it unique and cozy. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the beds are super comfortable. The peaceful setting, surrounded by olive groves, with a magical garden, was perfect for relaxing. Kostas and Aristea are such caring hosts, offering homemade wine, fresh apples, and kumquat jam. We can’t wait to come back!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Manolis's apartment for six nights. It is spacious, clean, conveniently-located to the old harbor/town, and so comfortable! There are two private, covered balconies - front & back of the apartment building - both offering great views. It was nice to be able to slide these doors open for the breeze. You will find a large portable clothes drying rack on the back balcony. It came in handy and our clothes dried within two days. The king-sized bed was super comfy. We didn't have a need for the second bedroom which had two twin beds or the oven/stovetop. There was plenty of surface space for our items, including in the bathroom, which is a big plus. The available parking spot was very convenient. The bus line was close by. We used the bus for a day hiking Samaria Gorge, as well as a couple times to hang out at Sunset Beach (~20 min ride). Communication with Manolis was perfect. We even had the pleasure of meeting his lovely mom. Recommended!

There were three of us in the apartment, including a 3-year-old child. The place was as described and the hosts make every effort to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Communication in advance and during the stay was super fast and helpful. We received a lot of tips and descriptions to find our way around. The shared roof terrace is very nice and the balcony of the apartment is also a good size. The furnishings are simple, but it has everything you need. We can absolutely recommend this place (value for money is right).

We were very happy with our choice of Villa Asteri. The location was perfect, and Esther responded quickly to our queries and always had great advice on where to eat and what to see. We stayed in October and enjoyed endless sunny days relaxing around the stunning pool in a secluded garden, both were meticulously maintained. There is a convenient and well stocked mini-supermarket a short stroll away and, just a little further down the road is Kalamaki Beach, a great spot with golden sand and clear water. We were able to park our rental car off the street in the driveway. Getting about was a breeze as the highway onramp was less than a kilometre away and it was only 5km into Chania. Our holiday in Crete exceeded all our expectations and Villa Asteri and its amazing location was a big part of that.

Nikos and Joanna were above and beyond as hosts. They were very responsive with our questions, helped arrange travel for us from the airport, and provided us with some pastries, treats, and water. Their place was absolutely beautiful. Our group of 7 had a wonderful time!

We had a great time staying at Zoi and Jorge's place, Villa Amorada is picture perfect and the surrounds are stunning.

Andrea's villa and location was as wonderful as we'd hoped. We loved swimming in our private pool before breakfast and the view of the ocean from the terrace was outstanding, especially for sunsets, which were spectacular. The location was great, being situated away from crowds but with easy access to many beautiful beaches and tavernas. Andrea's handy hints were really useful, from where to refill water bottles from a spring, or which taverna on Sfinari beach to visit. He responded very quickly if we had any questions, so overall cannot recommend this villa highly enough. Thanks Andrea!

Wonderful House in beautiful surroundings, big garden, great pool, great views. We really felt at home, every kitchen tool an all necessities were there, shelves full of books in english, german an norwegian language. Eivind is a very nice host who answered promptly to all questions and provided valuable recommendations for nearby restaurants and beaches. We had a wonderful time on Crete!

Amazing place, very relaxing. Beautiful outdoor area with a lovely pool. Marilena was very helpful. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

We had a fantastic stay at this villa! The house is spacious, cozy, and spotlessly clean—just perfect for us and our kids. The heated pool was a highlight, and our children enjoyed it every single day. The location is great for exploring Crete. We went on beautiful hikes and visited stunning places like the Palm Beach of Preveli, the Imbros Gorge, and Balos Beach. Coming in the off-season was a dream—peaceful and almost empty, unlike what we imagine it would be like in summer. Communication with Iro was excellent, and the warm welcome made us feel right at home.