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Lindas Convent Garden Home 4 - beautiful courtyard to enjoy Mediterranean flair

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 77 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Chania
  • Old Venetian Harbor
    4 min walk
  • Chania Central Market
    4 min walk
  • Koum Kapi Beach
    4 min walk
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Chania

With a stay at this vacation home in Chania (Chania Town), you'll be steps from Church of Agios Nikolaos and 3 minutes by foot from Venetian Shipyards. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Venetian Harbor and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Koum Kapi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Old Venetian Harbor - 4 min walk
  • Chania Central Market - 4 min walk
  • Agora - 6 min walk
  • Maritime Museum of Crete - 9 min walk
  • Nea Chora Beach - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monogram Roaster Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pork to Beef Wild - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KROSS Coffee Works - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vasiliko - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lindas Convent Garden Home 4 - beautiful courtyard to enjoy Mediterranean flair

This summer home in the most beautiful city of Crete has a rich history and charm!

Highlights
70sqm, 2 bedrooms with air conditioning, 7 Beds (several double and single beds), gallery and interior patio, fireplace, stone floor, idyllic with vine arbor covered courtyard, central, yet peaceful location, 150m to old harbor and town beach for refreshing morning bath as well as a charming village square with numerous taverns

History
Build by the Venetians about 500 years ago as part of a monastery right behind the old port, it was later used by the Turks as a residence. The Turks expand the smaller of the two rooms on the upper floor by a typical wooden oriel. Then 100 years ago, the Turkish inhabitants in this idyllic village atmosphere Splantsia district are replaced by Greek refugees from Smyrna (now Ismir). Our Greek-German family bought the house about 15 years ago in completely desolate condition. We lovingly modernized it and kept the original style, so that the charm of the house is still preserved today.

Equipment
The house has a living space of 70 square meters. On the ground floor a living/kitchen room with a fireplace and a bathroom with a washing machine and hot water boiler. Upstairs are two bedrooms with several single and double beds. Additional space for beds is integrated on the gallery on the upper part of the large bed room. Likewise upstairs the house has a inside patio covered with an vine arbor. The patio has an open shower and space for two more beds, mostly used by us for siesta. Finally the most beautiful room of the house is the courtyard right in front of the house. It is also covered by a vine and bouganvilla arbor. This idyllic courtyard you will leave only just for shopping or for a refreshing bath at the 150m distant city beach 'Koumkapi'.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games and a playground.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Mihail Manouras (Michalis)

Languages

English, German, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 70 sq ft (7 sq m)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00002550859

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Lindas Convent Garden Home 4 - beautiful courtyard to enjoy Mediterranean flair Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marsha v., Nashville, Tennessee USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic house in prime location
The owner has a history of the house from the Venetians to the Turks to their Greek-German updating. Covered patio with privacy wall and gorgeous iron fence covered in bright Bougainvillea is perfect for morning coffee and evening wine. Bedrooms were nice size and comfy beding. Located in one of the most historic areas of Old Town next to St. Nickolas Church. Every thing in Old Town is within 6 minutes walk, so perfect location for exploring, shopping, eating out, etc.I highly recommend this property. The managers are super friendly and helpful. They made the stay even nicer.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical house - clean and tidy
This property is clean orderly had great beds and bedding and is in an amazing old neighborhood. It is a bit tricky to find and mapping does not account for the intricacies of the one way streets. I would highly recommend cars rented to access it be small. In chilly weather when the outdoors area isn’t really useful the family area is small. Overall it is exactly as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feel the presence of the past
The house is located within the old section of Chaniá where you can get some sense of what life might have been like in previous eras and still enjoy comfortable amenities of modern living. One can relax or read and have meals in a shaded outdoor space, a rarity for the neighborhood where there are many cafés but few green parks to relax. We were happy that Michalis shared his family place with us.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke B., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Feel Like a Local in this Wonderfully Renovated, Rustic Home
This was an amazing property, although the word property seems too sterile a way to refer to this personal and unique vacation home. First off, the old city of Chania is amazing: the streets wind through picture book lanes and back alleys that all connect to one another. So although it can feel like a maze, you never hit a dead end. The home itself is rustic, historic, and welcoming. The photos in the listing, although accurate, don't convey the continuity of the space. It was painstakingly restored and thought out in every detail. My 2 daughters (18 and 14) and I were traveling together. I had the one queen size bed and my daughters took the room with the queen and a loft with another queen. I think the loft also had room for more kids with a connected room. There was only one bathroom, but we found it met our needs. The bathroom was downstairs from the bedrooms with a winding staircase, but if you hold onto the railing you should be fine. We didn't have an issue with this. Guylaine is the property manager. She was warm, informative, and available. We appreciated her help. There are two outdoor dining spaces, which are in lieu of a family room per se. We enjoyed dinners and wine in both of the spaces. It's set up to encourage communal meals and the outdoor areas themselves are sublime. It's located in a nice area of the town adjacent to a historic church and square, where a lot of locals live and yet it's not at all disconnected from where the tourist areas are. There are a number of family photos on the walls which tell the story through images a little of the history of the family. I found them interesting and conducive to feel as if you were a part of the narrative. My favorite aspect of the house were the views from the windows. When we went the flowers on the vines were in full bloom and very inviting. Overall this was my favorite place in our few weeks in Greece. The combination of the history, the location, and the space itself made it a relaxing piece of Chania, Crete, and Greece in such a way as to make us feel we were truly experiencing each.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W., Canmore, AB, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Charm
If you love the feel of history and tradition, you will love this home and its location. The home is a refinished corner of an old monastery and the location is a character alleyway next to an impressive church. The house was clean and comfortable and our host gracious and accommodating. I would stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy stay in Chania Old Town
Loved this place! Simple and querky! In the centre of the old town and stone's throw from port but peaceful too. Friendly bars and tavernas on the door step together with friendly cat who greeted us every morning!! Open plan kitchen/sitting/dining area small but efficient! Bedrooms pretty, spacious and beds comfortable. Shower/toilet room small but fine! Charming historical house in a charming town! Definitely come again. Last bit not least, owner and property manager very friendly, accessible for advice and swiftly sorting out any issues!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Gillian K.

Charming house and patio in convenient location
The house, part of an old convent, is charmingly rustic with stone floors in the kitchen, shuttered windows and blue painted cupboard doors. The kitchen is well equipped with dishes and utensils. The 2 bedrooms and loft ,up steep stairs, are light and the beds comfortable. The only bathroom is down stairs which is not convenient if you need to use it in the night. There is an outside drying area for cloths on the roof. The patio is exposed to the laneway but a pleasant place to sit and we enjoyed meals there. The kitchen is a little gloomy and there is no hot water at the sink. Regardless of these few inconveniences we very much liked staying in this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna and David P., Montpelier, Vermont

Wonderful home, perfect location, marvelous host
My husband and I spent 9 perfect days in this wonderful, historic 2-story (plus loft) house. The house is a remodeled part of an ancient monastery next to the beautiful church of Agios Nicholas. If you are looking for perfect 21st century features (like dishwasher and instant hot water) and you don’t like ringing, nearby church bells, find a different apartment. If you appreciate historic places, like to wash dishes by hand after heating the water in a kettle, love church bells, comfortable mattress, lovely bedding, a sea of bougainvillea when you walk through the entry way, a perfect location in Chania’s historic district, an extremely helpful host, and his wonderful on-site “agent,” Maria, you will be absolutely happy here. We were. We are looking forward already to our next stay! Thank you, Michalis, for all your kindness and helpful information and quick communication.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Roger T.

Great location.
The refurbished convent, or part of a convent, worked great for the two of us for ten days. We even had room for guests, should they have made it to Chania. The parking could be "iffy", even in mid-May (there is not designated parking) but with a little scouting around it worked out every time we needed a spot. The old stone place (with WiFi and working plumbing) has a certain charm that made the question of where we would park each time we were returning with the car worth the slight hassle. The kitchen/common area on the ground floor has pots and pans for everything you could imagine cooking. People have left behind (or Michail has ensured) there are all sorts of odds and ends of oils and pasta and other things left behind, if you want to use them. We weren't sure how old some of the stuff was, though. But we did eat lots of the pistachios that were there on the table when we arrived. And there was even some bottled water in the fridge. The hot water heated up very quickly, for showers and using the bathroom sink. Although, we never figured out how to get hot water in the kitchen sink, so we just heated some up in the kettle when it was time to wash dishes. The clothes washing machine came in handy, as did the clothes line on the second floor patio, for our ten days at the Venetian Convent. Although, on occasion, we could hear a little noise at night from the plaza down the street , overall the place is a quiet little sanctuary a short walk from the life of the old city. And MIhael gave us great tips about things to do and places to go and places to eat. Oh, and there was a cat, a white cat with black markings, on the ground floor patio by the front door. (Someone had left out some cat food for him (her?) on a piece of cardboard.) We began to consider him (her) the guard cat,. He (she)checked us out, and in, each time we went out or came in. We missed him (her) on the rare occasion he (she) was not by the door, watching us go out or come back with those ever so alert and watchful eyes. Maria, who welcomed us and showed us where things were and the quirks of the place when we arrived, warned us about cats sneaking in when we opened the door, so we were careful about guarding the convent from the guard cat. And yet, we found we missed him (her) each morning when we went out and she wasn't there by, the door. Roger & Marina
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Homer, ak

Historical home in perfect location
This is the perfect house for our stay in Chanda. Beautifully restored but still retained touches of the history it holds. It is a nice size for the three of us. We loved the small covered patio. It was perfect for sitting out mornings with coffee and evenings with wine. The best part is the perfect location for exploring Old Town Chania. We were just feet away from the bustling, maze of streets and alleys to explore. However, it was very quiet once we stepped off of the main street. A few minutes from the sites, the harbor, and endless shopping and eating, this was a great base for our stay. Michalis and Maria were very helpful in answering all of our questions during our stay. They also provided a great list of recommendations which we too advantage of. We hired a car and were able to explore the area as we wished. Despite the haphazard parking, we were able to find a spot on our street every day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jed H.

Wonderful location
We really loved staying in this old Venetian charmer. It was in a fantastic location, right in the old town, but off the walking paths, so very quiet except when a car went by. There were so many beds to would sleep far more than the three of us. We were met when planned, and were given all the information and items we needed. There was a small plumbing leak, that the owners fixed when we let them know about it. And Chania itself was by far the nicest of the towns we visited (Heraklion, Rethymnon, Kissamous and smaller coastal towns) to base ourselves in for central or western Crete.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

ESAM E.

What an amazing experience! Everything we hoped for!
The house is so beautiful and unique in its layout. It makes one feel going back in history for centuries. The house has everything one needs, ranging from linen to cookware. It has a charming attic. My wife and I wished we had brought friends along since the house easily sleeps three couples. Everything is very accessible. In less than 5 minutes walking we were at the seaside where we enjoyed walks and sampled great restaurants. In spite of that the house surroundings are very quiet. Now I have to mention how wonderful our hosts were. Michalis, the owner, responded promptly to every email with a wealth of information. Maria who maintains the house was equally helpful and very hospitable. There is no doubt in our minds that would would like to stay at the same property when we visit Crete again , hopefully very soon!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2016

6/10 Okay

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne Lage, aber....
Vier Monate nach der Buchung kontaktierte uns der Vermieter und teilte uns mit, dass das Haus zum geplanten Zeitpunkt doch nicht zur Verfügung steht, da es seine Mutter in dem Zeitraum bewohnen würde. Es wurden Alternativen vorgeschlagen, welche für 3 Personen wegen der Größe nicht in Frage kamen (Whg mit 1 Doppelbett). Nach ewigem hin-und her gab er nach und wir konnten doch ins Haus. Kurz vor unserer Ankunft am Haus riefen wir, wie vereinbart, die Vertreterin des Vermieters vor Ort an. Diese teilte wiederum mit, dass am Haus eine Freundin von ihr uns empfangen wird. Der Empfang war jedoch sehr freundlich. Das Ferienhaus wurde mit Parkplatz angeboten. Dies stimmte allerdings nicht. Wegen der guten Lage mitten in der Altstadt gestaltete sich die Parkplatzsuche täglich als neue Herausforderung - selbst mit Kleinstwagen ( VW Up!). Kurz nach der Ankunft stellte sich schnell heraus, dass es sich um ein privates Haus handelte und nicht um ein Ferienhaus. Es befanden sich persönliche Gegenstände im ganzen Haus (Essen, Kinderfotos, Hygieneartikel im Bad,...). Bereits in der 1. Nacht fanden wir heraus, dass die Kreter gerne feiern und das bis in die Morgenstunden. Für die sehr gute Lage muss man den Kompromiss eingehen, dass es auch mal lauter werden kann. Was uns auch noch gestört hat, ist, dass die Mutter des Vermieters und deren Freunde öfter vorbei kamen ( innerhalb einer Woche insgesamt 4 mal), teilweise einfach die Tür öffneten und Gegenstände vorbei brachten bzw. abholten. Das Bad hat uns persönlich nicht besonders gut gefallen (klein und unter der Treppe gelegen). Aufgrund der Beschreibung bzw. vorausgehende Bewertungen hätten wir es uns anders vorgestellt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Véronique R.

Maison très bien située dans Chania, parfaite pour 4 !
La maison est très bien située dans Chania, accès facile au port avec les enfants pour la balade du soir, la plage de nea chora n'est pas loin non plus (quelques minutes de marche). Une petite place juste à côté pour prendre son café le matin, acheter le pain etc. On est parti hors saison (toussaint) donc on a pu donc profiter de la cheminée le soir, très agréable. Seul bémol : l'église qui carillonne (uniquement le week end !) Mihail nous a donné de très bons conseils sur des endroits à visiter, des restaurants, de belles promenades en tenant compte de l'age des enfants. Bref, un très bon séjour, merci pour tout
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten F.

Kann man nur empfehlen!
Die Unterkunft ist wirklich super gelegen, zentral und trotzdem ruhig. Es ist alles da was man braucht und unsere Familie hat sich in diesem wirklich charmanten Haus rundum wohl gefühlt. Sowohl der Empfang als auch der Kontakt im Vorfeld war sehr herzlich und wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Herbert B.

Schönes Haus in schöner Lage
Wir waren zu zweit, in der zweiten Märzhälfte und hatten wunderbares Sommerwetter auf einer Insel, die noch auf den Ansturm der Touristen wartete. Die Stadt (Altstadt) ist mit den vielen schmalen Gassen lebendig und lädt zu immer wieder neuen Entdeckungen ein, Verirrungen sind eingeschlossen. Wir haben uns inmitten dieser Altstadt in der ruhigen Seitengassen sehr wohl gefühlt. Das liebevoll renovierte Haus hatte alles was wir brauchten.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2018