The House By The Sea  

On Crete’s sunlit coast in Daratsos, a short drive from Chania’s center. Minutes from Golden Beach, Agii Apostoli (Nea Chora) and about 3.3 miles from the Old Venetian Harbor, this beach vacation home sits inside a regional park setting.

Rooms are air-conditioned and range from smart studios to suites with private pools and fireplaces. Kitchens come with refrigerators, ovens and stovetops; Smart TVs and in some categories DVD players keep things easy. Expect relaxed, seaside décor, terraces and a garden, plus multilingual staff ready in English, German and French.

Take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or your room’s private pool, or spend the day at the on-site aquapark. Recreation includes mini-golf, a diving club, bowling, ping-pong, picnic and BBQ areas, plus tour/ticket assistance, a terrace and a garden. Free self parking and laundry/dry-cleaning services are available—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and walk straight to the sand.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected; rooms offer desks, safes and phones with free local calls. Luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are also on site.