Beachfront vacation rentals in Matala

Had a great time visiting Crete...Agia Pelagia is a fab place to stay, it's a bit of a walk up a steep hill coming back from the sea front...but unless you have mobility problems don't let it put you off.

Niki is a lovely host, happy to help with anything and very friendly. The home is nice, cool during the hot days and in good location near the beach and supermarket. I would stay there again!

We stayed in Frangokastello for a week in the fall with our three children. We were very warmly welcomed by the hosts and even received various regional food gifts, including feta, pastries and citrus fruits. The property itself offers everything you need. We especially liked the oven and the beach. In low season the place is very, very quiet, there is only a handful of tavernas in the whole area and a few supermarkets that are open. But that didn't bother us any further.

The home is just like the photos and the views are unreal. Maria was a wonderful host. However we didn’t realize that the city would be completely closed during the off season (close by restaurants and shops). Maria made arrangements to get us groceries for a couple night stay and we felt very cared for. What a beautiful area! For disabled or elderly guests this may be hard as it has two flights of stairs to get to the apartment/kitchen/bedrooms and two short flights to the roof area. Book it!

Very nice place! Thank you, Vasilis!

Waking up with this view made us question if we are still dreaming :)

Very nice and clean house. He was so helpful.

We were two couples sharing this apartment and it was well equipped and spacious, as per the photos. The beds were comfortable with good quality linen and it was nice to have shower and beach towels. The large balcony was a great space with a good view but two of our party have slight hearing issues and the traffic noise made conversation difficult at times. However the location of the apartment is great with such an interesting beach and sea view. We swam frequently and it was easy to pop down at all times of the day and evening. The walk to the old town was pleasant and easy and it was well worth a walk to the castle. We had a problem with the fob not working to access the parking area but Constantine responded quickly and resolved it. Despite the parking space being on the small side we had no issues with a medium sized car that fitted 4 adults and luggage comfortably. Constantine met us to show us the parking and apartment despite being quite busy which we appreciated.

We really enjoyed our stay. The accommodation is very lovingly furnished, clean and has a fantastic location right on the beach. The surrounding area is perfect for sightseeing (close to Chania, Aptera) and hiking. The hosts were very easy to reach and very friendly - there were even some Greek delicacies to welcome us. We would love to come back and can highly recommend this place! Thank you very much!

We really enjoyed our stay. We were 4 adults, 1 toddler and 1 dog. We are very satisfied with the villa and would love to come back next year. The villa has a private pool and a private entrance to the beach. However, water at the beach was dirty most of the time and wasn’t really comfortable to swim there with a baby, also because of the rock bottom, so we were driving to different public beaches. You must have a car, because due to the weather conditions it wasn’t possible to us to walk anywhere near.

Amazing villa, amazing views, amazing host… a perfect combo for our stay with friends 🤩

beautiful, nice, well equipped and super clean! great location. we had a great time in the villa, diana was responsive and helpful!

We can highly recommend Nikos beach house. Nikos is very friendly and helpful. The house has a very high quality, the small garden is peaceful and the beach is perfect for a morning swim and for snorkelling. Would even recommend the coffee and pastry at Matts cafe! We used the outside barbecue a couple of times with meat from the butcher in the town - and it was delicious.

This house was unbelievable! The location was gorgeous and perfect. It felt private but also accessible and we LOVED the little town. The amenities and entire home were a dream and made our vacation perfect. The only thing better was STAVROS the host! He was AMAZING! Left us treats, helped us multiple times with recommendations, and even brought us freshly pressed oil! We definitely hope to be back!

The home and hospitality was above and beyond what we expected. In addition, the grounds and pool were beautiful! Such a wonderful host … we felt so welcomed.

Amazing villa in a really beautiful location. House is very private and great to explore the south coast from. We loved the pool and gorgeous sunsets.

We live Eleni’s villa. Superbly well equipped spotless and great location. We were greeted with lots of home baked goodies (delicious) fruit wine and raki’s. They brought extra toys for our 22 month old and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Second visit and hopefully not the last. Thank you (both) eleni’s for all you did to make our holiday so Memorable. Anne

Villa Oliv was a lovely place for our family and we loved calling it home during our stay! The house is just as described and Claudia was so attentive and responsive. The pool was so nice and we thoroughly enjoyed the openness of the home.

Kostas and Dimitra gave us a very warm welcome. The dream villa is located in a quiet location just outside the municipality of Frankokastello. Our apartment on the first floor of the villa was very clean and equipped with everything you might need. Magnificent is the view from the balcony to the south to the sea and from the bedroom to the north to the White Mountains. In the village itself there are supermarkets for everyday needs. At Maria's bakery/pastry shop you can have breakfast or buy bread and pastries for a homemade breakfast. Kostas and Dimitra are extremely loving, helpful and warm hosts who make you feel quickly welcomed as family members. Dimitra spoiled us with delicious homemade cake. The cute housewoman MIra visited us daily and picked up treats and petting. Especially great and pleasant is the pool that Kostas takes care of every day. We had a wonderful time there. Thank you again.

Beautiful villa by the sea. The house is very well equipped, we did not lack for anything. All three bedrooms are very comfortable and the bedding is excellent. The view from the house is exceptional, there is direct access to a beautiful beach, wild, we loved it! Can't wait to come back! Georges was very welcoming and always attentive. He gave us some very good places to eat and we really appreciated the attention when we arrived. There was wine, olive oil, sodas… Thank you so much, we had a great holiday 😊

We had a fantastic stay at Seaside Villa Lavrys. The villa itself is spacious, well-maintained, and located in a peaceful area with a lovely view. It’s a perfect spot for a relaxing getaway, but do keep in mind that you’ll need a car to get around as the location is a bit remote. Taxi transportation from Chania costs around €30. What truly made our experience special was our host, Alex. From the moment we booked, Alex was incredibly responsive and attentive, always available to answer any questions we had. He went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable throughout our stay, offering great local tips and assistance whenever needed. His kindness and willingness to help made a huge difference in our trip. Alex’s family was also very warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home. We would highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for a peaceful, family-friendly stay in Crete, and Alex’s hospitality made it even better.

We were totally delighted with the place and its amenities. Something I hadn't realized and which is a disturbing hair are the parties at the pool next door twice a week. Apart from that, everything is perfect. The hosts are charming and the two owners are very attentive. We will come back without hesitation.

Great location, great hosts! A local contact person at any time and quick communication. There are many free parking options around the apartment. Glad to come back!

What a spot. We loved it. It’s more beautiful than one can see from photos. You can hear the sea lap the shore night. The yoga mats and full kitchen were also favorites. We LOVED sunset at our beach each night or on a walk to the other nearby beaches. It was wonderful. Aliki was a very responsive host with recommendations for hikes and beaches.