Nestled amongst the high street shops and cafés, this beautiful flat is at the gates of the old town of Chania. And yet it is very quiet at any time of the day.. The comfort level for my wife and I plus 2 adult children exceeded our expectations in every way. There was air conditioning throughout the flat and a well-equipped kitchen with a washing machine in the bathroom. The flat has a big balcony with sun beds and a dining table, and faces the Venetian Walls that you can almost reach out to touch! The host provided plenty of written recommendations for what to do and where to eat in Chania.

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We stayed at Casa Grande 1926 for a weekend in April 2025 as a group of five. The apartment is right in the heart of Old Town Chania — the location is unbeatable. Although it’s on a lively street, the apartment is very quiet, allowing for a peaceful stay. Everything you might need is nearby: bakeries, supermarkets, restaurants, and shops. Access to the apartment involves opening a main door and climbing a few stairs — not a problem, but good to know in advance. The apartment itself is very modern, bright, and even nicer than the photos suggest. It has two bedrooms: one with a comfortable double bed and large wardrobe, and another with two separate single beds. For a fifth guest, there’s a comfortable sofa bed in the living room. The living room also has two additional sofas, so the space stays open and comfortable during the day. There’s a large dining table, a TV (please note: no Netflix), and high ceilings that create a spacious feel. The fully equipped kitchen includes a big fridge and a set of stools for casual dining. One of the highlights is the beautiful veranda, featuring a large table, two sunbeds, and a second, smaller bathroom — all very modern and well maintained. The apartment includes a free parking spot in a nearby parking lot, just a 7-minute walk away — a big plus considering the central location. We were warmly welcomed by a lady who manages the property on behalf of the owner. Both she and the owner stayed in touch throughout our stay and were incredibly helpful. We even received small welcome and farewell gifts, which was a lovely touch. An extra set of keys and beach towels were also provided. Overall, a fantastic stay — highly recommended!

As a few other guests mentioned, the kitchen has a dishwasher, but it wasn’t working during our stay. Also, adding a Nespresso machine would be a great (and affordable) improvement. The cutlery is quite basic and could be upgraded, especially by adding larger knives for cutting bread. For the person sleeping in the living room, it’s good to know that because of the high ceilings and large windows, the room gets bright as soon as the sun rises. However, these are all very small details and did not affect our overall great experience.

great location, brilliant pad

the original host (Stef) was great but the co-host "forgot" what time we were leaving even though we told her twice, didn't turn up on our leaving without letting us know until after we had left, it was a good job we didn't wait because otherwise we would have missed our bus, wasn't there for our arrival as she arranged a "medical appointment" for the same time, she couldn't be bothered liaising with the main host so we had to repeat all our arrival details and all she had to do was contact the main host which we thought was unprofessional...any way a flat of this calibre really needs to be having an espresso machine but apart from that it was brilliant

It was absolutely wonderful in every way. The location is right in the heart of Chania but the apartment is very peaceful and quiet. The terrace is private and amazing to sit out early morning and evening with coffee or wine. Air conditioning was excellent much needed in the heat. I think Stephanos thought of everything you could possibly need and was so helpful in every way. Communication was amazing Despoina too was fantastic. Recommended restaurants were excellent we tried a few and loved the food. If you're looking for perfection this is it. I was a bit concerned about the stairs as there are quite a few but we managed them and it was worth it.

Absolutely nothing it was wonderful.

Everything! Location is perfect,, right in the heart of the town, but surprisingly it is very quiet when you are in the apartment and the beautiful balcony. Beautifully decorated and renovated, it has every possible comfort you can possibly need. The bed was incredibly comfortable we slept so well. Our host was very responsive and accommodating. We loved our stay so much, we are definitely going to return and don't hesitate to recommend it to everyone

Everything was perfect

My family and I (4 people total) visited in late April for 5 nights. The cleanliness and design of the apartment was amazing, it had the same feeling as a 5-star hotel. The location was perfect for food, shopping, and anything else we needed. Stefanos and Despoina were so warm, welcoming, and very responsive to any questions and requests we had. Overall, we had an amazing vacation here and highly recommend to anyone else considering visiting Chania!

Nothing, everything was perfect!

The owner and manager were super nice and helpful. The location was fantastic (right on the border of old town/commercial shopping). The apartment was clean, comfortable and very nicely decorated. They left a welcome tray with delicious jam (we only wish we were able to take it back with us it was so tasty!)

Nothing it was a fantastic place

The apartment was in excellent condition, and you could tell it was recently remodeled. The ceilings are high, and porch was a great plus. The location was where you want to be in Chania, just a very short walk and you are in the middle all the walkable only areas of the City, but you can take a care to the front door. The other plus is the owner has a reserved parking spot for occupants about 400 meters up the street; an easy walk. There was an incident because of heavy rain, and the owner worked quickly to resolve; we don't blame them for it and appreciated how quickly they were on the repair. We enjoyed this more than I expected.

The were two things we did not like: 1) we were told we could not use the washing machine. We were there for 5 days, and knew our next stop did not have one, so we had to get clothes washed elsewhere. This was an unexpected inconvenience because Booking.com lists it as having a washing machine. 2) The dishwasher has a label on it not to use. This was inconvenient, but did not bother us as much as the washing machine. Overall, we were still happy with the appartment.

The apartment is very spacious, clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The large, furnished balcony provided a pleasant outdoor space. Location was perfect: a few steps to the old city with stores and restaurant and cafes everywhere. Bonus: washer so we could do laundry, which was needed as we were on week 3 of our trip.

The dishwasher wasn’t working (probably temporary).

The host was very responsive to any questions and kept in touch frequently to be able to meet us on time, and laid out welcome snacks and a brochure with excellent suggestions for places to eat. The Grande Casa apartment was incredibly spacious and with two full bathrooms, a large patio, and fully stocked kitchen. Loved the airy/light decor - everything was comfortable. The location is also very convenient - on a main strip close to groceries and fast food but also just 5 mins walk down to the harbour in the old town! Definitely recommend this apartment!

Nothing really. Would have been nice to have an extra key but this is minor.