About this property

Beachfront Location: Teacher's Apartment in Matala offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony and enjoy the serene surroundings. Comfortable Living: The apartment features one bedroom, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Amenities include air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a private entrance. Convenient Facilities: Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional facilities include a paid shuttle service, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Nearby Attractions: Matala beach is just a few steps away, while Phaistos lies 12 km and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 14 km from the apartment. Heraklion International Airport is 64 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The most perfect location, looking right over the beach and the famous caves.
  • Geoffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful view and location. Very helpful and friendly.people.
  • Bruno
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautifull seavieuw and great terras. Lovely appartment!
  • Jacqui
    Ireland Ireland
    The apartment has everything you need. And the location could not be better. It’s a good size
  • Janine
    France France
    Emplacement excellent. Appartement trés bien equipé. Bonne literie
  • Satu
    Finland Finland
    Pidin kaikesta mitä huoneistossa oli. Kauniisti kalustettu, puhdas ja sieltä löytyi kaikki tarpeellinen. Majoittuminen sujui kätevästi. Mukava yllätys jääkaapissa! Parvekkeelta kaunis näkymä ja kaikki palvelut ihan vieressä.
  • Giovanni
    Italy Italy
    Ottima posizione, nel cuore della città. La vista più spettacolare di come sembra dalle foto. La casa ha tutto ciò di cui si ha bisogno. Anche il proprietario molto gentile e attento alle esigenze dell'ospite.
  • Erdogan
    Austria Austria
    Das Apartment hat die beste Lage in Matala. Die Aussicht ist unglaublich. Die Wohnung ist geräumig und ist gut geschnitten.
  • Johnny
    United States United States
    Our favorite apartment! If we ever return to Matala this is the only place we will stay! Perfect location on the beach for sunset or daytime. Great access for kids to/from the beach. Completely beach front with everything walkable around. The host...
  • Denise
    Belgium Belgium
    Geweldige locatie in het heerlijke Matala. Uitzicht , het appartement, de eigenaar, de super lieve poetsvrouw verdienen een dikke 10!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Giorgos Sfakakis

9.6
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Giorgos Sfakakis
Charming apartment with amazing sea view. It is newly renovated and it is located directly to the beach front. It has one bedroom, a living room- kitchen area which offers space for 4 guests. The balcony with the open sea view directly infront of the Matala beach, invites you for breakfast, relaxing afternoons, family dinners and wonderful evenings with sunsets and a light breeze... Perfect for families, couples and friends who want to enjoy the Matala spirit and its unique atmosphere. Teacher's apartment can accommodate 4 people in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The living room - dining - kitchen area is has open, big doors and offers you a lot of light and the breathtaking view of the Matala beach and the caves. That makes you feel comfortable from the first moment.The balcony table invites you to eat, but also offers enough space for a game night or just an impressive sunset. There is one bedroom with 2 single beds that can be joined together or can be separeted accorning to your needs. The kitchen is fully equipped. Every room has AC. The bathroom has a cabin with shower and is very modern. Teacher's apartment is the ideal place for an unforgetable stay in Matala.
Hello ! I am Giorgos Sfakakis I would like to welcome you in this property. This apartment belonged to my parents. I have been spending my summers here since I was a child. I have decided to renovate it and to make it touristic so that other people could enjoy the magnificent view and the nice atmosphere of this apartment. I wish you a pleasant stay ! Happy holidays !
A safe natural harbour on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sand and pebble beach, the place in legend where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. Many people make this village their base for Cretan holidays, as it is so central on the south coast, and away from the over-development of the north coast. The beach is 250m long and 45m wide. Matala has something for everyone. Although it has become a popular tourist destination it still retains the charm and character of the quiet fishing village it started as at the beginning of the 20th-century, and the laid-back lifestyle of the hippies of the 60’s and 70's lives on. Half the beach is fringed by tamarisk trees, leading the eye on to impressive formations of sandstone rock cliffs with their famous caves sliding into the sea at an odd angle, creating one of the most unusual beachscapes on the island. There have been many pages of history here. Nobody knows quite who started caves but it seems likely that they were first hollowed out as Roman or early Christian tombs.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Italian

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 1542849