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$300Eparchiaki Odos Ierapetras - Sitias Κακία Σκάλα, Φέρμα, Ferma, 72200, Greece
399 reviews
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Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Oleander's Garden Traditional Cretan Cottage is an Apart Hotel tucked near the coast in Férma, Greece. About 0.6mi from the city center, it sits at Eparchiaki Odos Ierapetras - Sitias Κακία Σκάλα, Φέρμα, offering easy access to local sights while staying within strolling distance of the town.
Featured amenities include a free outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and free Wi‑Fi, along with air conditioning, sun deck, terrace, and a variety of views—from mountain and garden to river and landmark. Private entrance, patio, balcony, and kitchenette with kitchenware provide handy conveniences, while a beach and garden setting invite relaxed moments. Snorkeling (extra charges), shuttle service (extra charges), sauna (extra charges), and airport shuttle (extra charges) are available as add-ons.
With 399 reviews to date, guests often highlight the inviting Crete atmosphere and comfortable spaces. Non-smoking rooms, on-site parking, and multiple view options help tailor stays, making Oleander's Garden a charming base for exploring the coast and nearby sights around Férma.
Oleander's Garden Traditional Cretan Cottage offers a carefree Crete vibe tucked near the coast in Férma, Greece. Private entrances lead to individual patios or balconies, while a kitchenette with kitchenware keeps light meals easy. A choice of views—from mountain and garden to river and landmark—pairs with air conditioning, a sun deck, and a terrace for laid-back outdoor moments.
Relaxation centers around a free outdoor swimming pool, seasonal and adults-only, with free private parking and free Wi‑Fi. A beach and garden setting invites strolls and moments of quiet, while non-smoking rooms and on-site parking add convenience. Snorkeling (extra charges), shuttle service (extra charges), sauna (extra charges), and airport shuttle (extra charges) are available as add-ons.
With 399 reviews noting the inviting Crete atmosphere and comfortable spaces, Oleander's Garden serves as a charming base for exploring the coast and nearby sights around Fermá. A range of room options—including Deluxe, Balcony; Double/Twin; and Apartment—accommodates different needs. Payment options include cash as well as Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro.
Closest airports
Sitia Airport
19.9miHeraklion International Airport
43.7miOutdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Patio
Garden view
Landmark view
River view
Picnic area
Garden
Balcony
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Deluxe, Partial Sea View
1 Double Bed
325 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
River view
Garden view
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Deluxe, Balcony
1 Double Bed
2 Twin Beds
170 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
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Double/Twin Room
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
300 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
x3
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Deluxe, Double/Twin, Balcony
1 Double Bed
2 Twin Beds
170 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
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Double, Triple, Terrace
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
365 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
River view
Garden view
x3
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Double, Triple, Balcony
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
235 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
x3
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Standard Room
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
300 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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Classic, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
390 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
x4
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Family, Garden View
2 Double Beds
390 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
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Budget Double Room
1 Double Bed
170 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Patio
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Double Room, Mountain View
1 Double Bed
170 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
River view
Garden view
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Double Room, Balcony
1 Double Bed
150 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
River view
Garden view
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8.4
399 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Fuchs
10
July 2025
The Oleanders Garden exceeded all expectations! From the very beginning of my stay. I was greeted by smilling and friendly staff, ready to help with any issue. The room was spacious, bright and very cozy, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The breakfest were simply gorgeous, with large selection of dishes for every taste. I would especially like to note the cleanliness and order in the hotel, as well as the staff's attention to detail. The hotel is located in a gorge surrounded by mountains, away from hustle and bustle of the city. Within walking distance are beaches with crystal clear water, hiking trails, the Mylonas waterfall, traditional Greek taverns, minimarkets, pharmacies. In general, I was absolutely delighted with the Oleanders Garden an will be happy to come back here again. Many thanks to all the staff for an unforgettable vacation!
Malgorzata
10
August 2025
Fantastic place 👌 beautifully situated in a quiet place- close to the sea and the village. Beautiful views from the apartment. An ideal place for people who value peace and quiet. There is an interior design is rather ascetic - but that’s not a problem. The apartment has almost everything you need. Guests have access to a large swimming pool with a clean water and sun loungers. Parking is also available. Possibility to order breakfast and coffee (coffee at any time). A very good base for exploring the surrounding villages and mountains. Host Miro - fantastic man, nice, friendly and helpful 💙 and very nice ladies working at the hotel 🙂 the wonderful dog Rex “boss” and wonderful cats 🐈😃 We liked everything- we would like to come back someday 🩵
Ivy
9.1
July 2024
Oleander's Garden is a very special place. It is located up in the hills above the sea and set in wild nature; the architecture of the complex is quite fascinating, and it is very very quiet. We loved the energy of the place, and our host's kindness and generosity, our breakfast, the views from the breakfast room, the cute pool. Highly recommended.
Gomes123
8.2
October 2024
There are great views, several outdoor seating areas, peace and quiet, a washing machine available at 4,50 euros (2024), breakfast available, parking on site, mosquito nets for windows and doors, and a swimming pool. Very friendly owner and staff and also Rex the dog. Airconditioning (new and silent) which, during our week stay, we only needed for one hour. Close to several beaches and small villages. You do need a car for transport.
Nothing really. At night it is very dark (which is nice for looking at the stars) There were a couple of lights working on sensors but not everywhere so be careful while walking around outside (take a torch). Also, the apartments and amenities are scattered on the hill and connected by stairs (not a problem for us)
Radka
10
August 2024
The staff was amazing and super helpful from the moment we booked the stay. The manager told us about the nearest beaches, shops and restaurants. The maids were super friendly and always at our disposal if we needed something. The facilities were amazing. This is one of our most favourite holidays. I can not recommend it enough. It was quiet, peaceful, clean, and we made tons of international friends. We were allowed to swim in the pool at night time, under the stars 🌟. Magical experience. I am going back with a group of people next time.
No complaints.
Julija
10
August 2024
We had the most incredible stay in this oasis! If you want to feel the real spirit of Greece-this is it! A small Santorini feel like home, with tiny white-blue stairs and decorations! The garden was so nice, you can see figs, grapes, granattes, kerob, olives growing! Pool area so cosy! We traveled in Crete for 14days, and changes 8 accomodations, and this is nr. 1 for us! The staff was so friendly!they even congrated our daughter with her 10 years anniversary! Breakfast very good-with fresh orange juice, coffee,cereal,yogurt,eggs,meat,cheese,vegetables and fruits! Our kids and us realy enjoyed the stay so much! And the most freindly dog Rex was a nice surprise! Thank you everybody for this incredible stay! This amazing experience will stay in our memories forever!ii
Harel
9.1
June 2024
We loved the location the complex, which is inside the gorge, fully surrounded with trees. It is very quite and peaceful. The of owner is friendly. The breakfast (10 Euro per person) is good and includes vegetables, fruits, omelette, bread, orange juice, coffee, veraity of cheese, turkey, milk, tea.
The complex is unique in many ways, and may not appeal to everyone. It is not built as a conventional hotel. There are many types of rooms, at differnt levels above the gorge bottom, so you need to make sure you fully understand what you are booking. It is better to see the specific room with your own eyes.... The owner was very nice to upgrade our room to a larger one, with a kitchen, and therfore we decided to stay an additional night (2 nights in total). I am not sure we would stayed the additional night if we would be given the room that we iriginaly booked and paid for. Most of the facilities in our room were fine, but a few should be upgraded, like the toilets water tank.
Chrysi
10
May 2024
The cottage definitely exceeded my expectations! I had a last minute booking, and it was 100% value for money. The location is breathtaking, literally inside the gorge of Mylonas. Don't miss the opportunity to go hiking. There is a shortcut to the gorge that starts a few steps from the cottage. There are endless trees around as far as the eye can see. The beaches nearby were also lovely, with crystal clear water. I particularly visited (Kaki Skála, Giorgaki & Agia Fotia) Perfect match for people who look for a quite place, in the nature. Not a good match for people for look for luxurious suites. The room has the basic amenities, but you can be informed about everything before booking it. Greek-island--style (white and blue, minimalistic) set of apartments with lovely pets that wander around the place and make the it feel even more cozy and friendly. The staff (and the owner that I personally met) were available to help all the time and did their best to make my stay remarkable. All in all, as a solo female traveller I felt very safe and enjoyed my stay, even though the hotel is pretty isolated (a car would solve that problem)! I didn't try the breakfast this time, but definitely planning to come back! 🌼
A bit isolated from safe pavements & shops (crowded places in general) Bear this in mind if you are travelling solo, like I did and have to go back at night!
Anca
9.1
May 2024
The location is indeed fabulous. The building complex is uncommon and special. I met interesting people, some of them backpackers, some others - people who just lived there for months. Miros was very friendly, and we had a long talk about the history of the place. This is a good place to meet people. It feels almost like you could be in a movie :)
The room was quite damp since I visited in March and I had to sleep with the window open. Luckily, it wasn’t too cold. The access road is super narrow. I drove a small rented car, and I have no idea what would have happened if another car came from the opposite direction. This was in March (low season). I don’t think I would dare to drive on that access road in summer. And yes, don’t follow Google maps but ask Miros for directions.
Carina
10
January 2023
I absolutely loved the location in a quiet, beautiful river valley with a gorgeous waterfall close by, in short hiking distance. Waking up to the birds and the sounds of the river for 1 month was an incredibly peaceful and relaxing experience. John and Miro are wonderful hosts. We were provided local fresh foods, olive oil, eggs from chicken which run around freely at the property. There were herbs growing at the property and so many more beautiful things. I did quite a bit of online work while staying at Oleanders and the wifi is great, including for video calls. Great place for digital nomads, and for visitors who appreciate nature.
Attractions
Chrissi Island
12.2miSpinalonga
13.6miAgios Nikolaos
13.8miAmazonas Park
21miMalia
27.3miAttractions
Chrissi Island
12.2miSpinalonga
13.6miAgios Nikolaos
13.8miAmazonas Park
21miMalia
27.3miAirports
Sitia Airport
19.9miHeraklion International Airport
43.7miLocation
Age restrictions
Availability
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Patio
Garden view
Landmark view
River view
Picnic area
Garden
Balcony
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Beach
Bike tours
Diving
Hiking
Snorkeling
Walking tours
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Fireplace
Sitting area
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Outdoor swimming pool
Sauna
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
Landmark view
Mountain view
Pool view
River view
From 14:00
Until 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 09:00
Until 12:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children over 4 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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