Olive Tree Cottages

Art Deco guesthouse with private beach and free local area shuttle
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Beach/ocean view
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View | Exterior
Terrace/patio
In-room dining
Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Keratides 2, Paleochora, Kantanos-Selino, Crete Island, 73001
  • Museum of the Acritans of Europe
    17 min walk
  • Palaiochora Beach
    18 min walk
  • Venetian Castle
    19 min walk

Room options

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 43 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 64 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Palaiochora

A luxury stay in Kantanos-Selino awaits you at Olive Tree Cottages. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Museum of the Acritans of Europe and Venetian Castle. Highlights at this Art Deco guest house include 2 beach bars, and in-room kitchenettes and free high-speed Internet. .HOME MADE FOOD serves local cuisine and is open for brunch. Other amenities include a nearby private beach, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this Kantanos-Selino guest house, you'll be 29.7 km (18.4 mi) from Kedrodasos Beach and 48.3 km (30 mi) from Elafonissi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Museum of the Acritans of Europe - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Palaiochora Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Venetian Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kedrodasos Beach - 64 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Elafonissi Beach - 72 min drive - 48.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Votsalo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vakakis - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Odysseia - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jetee Beach Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Palm Tree - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Olive Tree Cottages

Art Deco guesthouse with private beach and free local area shuttle
A private beach is featured. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Olive Tree Cottages. A free area shuttle within 90 km is available. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Kantanos-Selino guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Olive Tree Cottages offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes single sofa beds and dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free area shuttle up to 90 km
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 beach bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • HOME MADE FOOD

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Air conditioning fee: EUR 8 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Olive Tree Cottages
Olive Tree Cottages House Kantanos-Selino
Olive Tree Cottages Kantanos-Selino
Olive Tree Cottages Apartment Kantanos-Selino
Olive Tree Cottages Apartment
Olive Tree Cottages Guesthouse
Olive Tree Cottages Kantanos-Selino
Olive Tree Cottages Guesthouse Kantanos-Selino

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Olive Tree Cottages?

Yep, Olive Tree Cottages has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Olive Tree Cottages?

Yep, Olive Tree Cottages is a short 18-minute walk from Palaiochora Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, body boarding and fishing. You can also find water sports equipment and boat tours.

What makes Olive Tree Cottages a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Olive Tree Cottages.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Olive Tree Cottages?

No, Olive Tree Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Olive Tree Cottages?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Olive Tree Cottages's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Olive Tree Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Olive Tree Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

Olive Tree Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These lovely cottages and peaceful garden provided an idyllic stay in Greece. We loved meeting the owner and the views were wonderful. Our cottage was very comfortable, we wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget option
Lovely welcome - owner offered us lemons from her garden plus a litre of wine. It is in a beautiful setting - the owner takes great pride in her garden which is very colourful. Fairly basic 2 floor accommodation with air con, it had a beautiful ground floor terrace plus large first floor terrace with views of the sea and two shower rooms - one on ground floor and the other just off the bedroom. You may struggle if you are planning on eating all meals here but there are two hotplates plus small oven so all the facilities are available. The rating is mainly due to the cost which is extremely reasonable if you book early enough. The accommodation was slightly too far outside of Paleochora for us to feel comfortable to walk in in July heat but property is reasonably close to Camping site and we drove plenty of others walking in. There are also two attractive beaches close by but they entail a fairly long walk or min of 10 min car ride along a dust track (takes so long as it is difficult to go fast) but Sandy Beach has a lot of trees for shade, umbrellas and sunbeds available for hire - plus decent cantina and WC and bizarrely a full on site Spa. There is a nude sunbathing area at the far end of the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Bath UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and good location
judt come back from 10 days stay at Olive Tree Cottages. the upstairs south facing bedroom balcony gave us a gorgeous view over olive trees to the sea and sky a lovely place for breakfast or an evering drink. comfortable well equipped accommodation friendly and helpful hosts who welcomed us with some of their delicious home made rose wine and olive oil, lovely well tended gardens the tinkling of goat bells a cockerell and cicadas the only sounds. all in all a great place to be. Convenienly located 100m from nearest beach, half way between the town and the superb beach at gialiskari, around 2 km each way, so a manageable walk or an easy drive or bike ride. highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful gardens and environs
The olive tree cottages are absolutely charming and beautiful. The secluded private balcony overlooked a beatiful valley with olive trees and the sound of a river and was perfect for morning breakfasts. A nearby dirt road leads to a very nice wild beach and the lovely town is a short walk down the paved road. Inside the courtyard is a spacious lovely garden nicely cultivated by the owner.

8/10 Good

David, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay in Paleochora at the Olive Tree Cottages
Tucked away very close to Paleochora. A quiet location ideal for a relaxing stay. Nice garden and a confortable cottage with a balcony upstairs and down. The owners brought local olive oil, home and home made cakes, bread etc which was nice. Paleochora is a delightful. friendly small town which comes alive at night with the locals and tourists enjoying its bars and nice restaurants. You can also take a boat trip to Gavdos and other locations. If you fancy a drive through the mountains on a nice road make sure you visit Elafonissi for a truly beautiful beach (great for children).

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uralte Federmatratze, sehr unbequem. Nähe zum Traumhaften Strand Anidra und zu Paleochora ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Maurizio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piacevole soggiorno
Qualche difficoltà a trovare la struttura un po' decentrata rispetto al paese. Ambiente accogliente e tranquillo. Gestione ultrafamiliare, cordiale e sollecita. Comodo alle spiagge ed al paese. Opportuna la disponibilità di un mezzo di trasporto. Complessivamemte un'esperienza positiva.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderbare einsame Lage mitten in einem Olivenhain.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Struttura situata a pochi passi da una delle spiagge più belle di e sicuramente anche di creta. Ambiente carino, buona pulizia, la proprietaria molto carina è disponibile.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Kjetil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helge, Austria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice and quiet
simple, nice place in Paleochora Greek nice place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sehr nette kleine Anlage im Grünen mit einer wunde
In unserer Ferienwohnung war alles vorhanden was ein Mensch braucht. Nette Vermieter, die immer ansprechbar waren. Schöner Balkon und einer kleinen Terrasse. Die Räumlichkeiten wurden regelmäßig gereinigt. Zum Meer waren es nur 3 Minuten Fussweg. Die kleine Stadt Paleochora war gut zu Fuß oder mit dem Fahrrad erreichbar. Sehr ruhig. Zum Entspannen genau das Richtige. Diese Unterkunft würden wir jederzeit wieder nehmen.

10/10 Excellent

patrizio, italia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nella pace ma vicino a tutto
pochi cottage immersi nella pace di un uliveto! su due livelli! quindi 2 bagni 2 terrazzini. sopra zona notte. sotto zona giorno con piccolo giardinetto in totale privacy, tv con i canali di tutti i paesi possibili, cucinotto, bagno, divano etc. proprietari gentilissimi. ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel 1,4 km von Paleochora, es ist daher besser, motorisiert zu sein ( ein Fahrrad ist auch gut). Nah an Stränden, Wanderungen, Tavernen, gute und ruhige Lage, um diese geniale Region zu entdecken! Der Garten ist sehr schön, hat viele Schattenecken. Die Besitzerin war immer bemüht, unsere Wünsche zu erfüllen. Meerblick vom Balkon aus. Ein einziges Manko: durch den Holzboden wird jede Bewegung innerhalb der Wohnung gehört!

8/10 Good

Mikkel, Nibe

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Græsk når det er bedst
11 dage, med hygge, vandre ture, svømme og snorkling samt fine lokale spisesteder (meget alm. græsk mad - ikke international standart) passende prisniveau, og græske venlighed. Ikke mange turister.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Unterkunft
Ein wunderschön gelegenes Haus mit herrlichem Garten, tollem Balkon und Terrasse und sehr freundliche Besitzer! Nur zu empfehlen

10/10 Excellent

Tiphaine, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect.
Very nice place. Ideal to be close to the beach in a very calm area. The cottage is very well arranged. Lot of flowers. Little paradise. Welcoming owner. Not too far to the village even walking. I had a wonderfull time there. Will enjoy to go back there if another stay in Paleochora.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottimo per chi cerca un luogo rilassante e nel ver
Grande accoglienza da parte di Georgia, la proprietaria. Bel posto, appartato ma a due passi da Paleochora. Consigliatissimo, unico warning: non fidatevi della mappa google, per trovarlo seguite le indicazioni del Camping Paleochora e, lasciando alle spalle il paese, dopo 600 m vedete le indicazioni

8/10 Good

charles, Bruxelles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Au milieu d'un beau jardin
Le jardin est très beau et le lieu un peu éloigné du centre ce qui garantit le calme. Il y a une plage pas très loin. Les appartements sont grands avec terasse et balcon agréables. Le confort des appartements est un peu désuet ( notamment la salle de bain ). C'est un très bon lieu de séjour. La patronne est très accueillante et très gentille. On peut y retourner sans hésiter.

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel, Nibe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super lækkert sted - ro og tæt på lækker strand
Vil du gerne holde ferie på græsk med din partner er dette et super lækkert sted. Det er beliggende ved bjerge med ro og natur som nærmeste nabo. Der er 300 meter til en gods sten strand, og 2 km til den hyggeligste og lækre sandstrand uden for mange mennesker.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Für Ruhesuchende perfekt, preislich zu hoch
Wer gerne in brettharten Betten die Nächte verbringt, sollte diese Unterkunft buchen, für uns wurde es nach 4 Tagen zur Qual

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bien pour couples
Petits chalets buen entretenus. Jardin superbe, vue sur la mer et à 5 min de la plage. Dommage que la propriétaire des lieux transforme vos vacances en colonie de vacances, pistant tout ce que vous faite, rentrant derrière vous pour bien vérifier que la clim soit éteinte etc.... Vraiment relou ! J'ai payé pour la location, j'ai donc le droit d'en faire ce que je veux. Et si je passais mes vacances à l intérieur toute la journée ???

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cottage molto bello
Cottage veramente molto bello, 2 piani, molto pulito e luminoso, con un balcone e una piccola zona giardino privata. Proporietaria molto cortese e disponibile.