Apartment
Dorothy's Dream: amazing view, history and luxury
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13200 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Chania, Crete
- Place, Old Venetian Harbor1 min walk
- Place, Chania Central Market5 min walk
- Place, Maritime Museum of Crete5 min walk
- Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Dorothy's Room
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
The Rector's suite
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
The Red room
1 Double Bed
The Romantic room
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Rector's Suite en-suite bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Romantic room en-suite bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Shared bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
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Dorothy's Dream: amazing view, history and luxury
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
May smoke on terrace
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1042Κ113K2943601
About the area
Chania
Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Old Town Chania, a neighbourhood in Chania. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Museum of Crete and Greek National Football Museum. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Chania, Crete
What's nearby
- Old Venetian Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Chania Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Agora - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Maritime Museum of Crete - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Chania Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Παλλάς - 5 min walk
- Starbucks - 2 min walk
- Señal - 5 min walk
- Άρωμα - 3 min walk
- AlmyVita - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anita C.
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anita C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dave S.
24 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dave S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Iconic Place to Stay


Scott M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam K.
30 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Adam K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
keith t.
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and friends summer vacation
keith t.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LAURI P.
27 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay. Beautiful home in perfect location.
LAURI P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
fran c.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dorothy’s Dream
fran c.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrea A.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Andrea A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
George S.
18 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Possibly the best place to stay at Chania
George S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anna M.
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ms
Anna M.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tanya S.
4 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoying history with amazing views
Tanya S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angie E.
7 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Angie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Phillip V.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Trip
Phillip V.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacey C.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Did not disappoint!!!
Stacey C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Harry K.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old town Chania
Harry K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tyler C.
9 Apr 2016
Huge apartment, with the best view in town
Tyler C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
scott c.
29 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
scott c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dana B.
28 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Dana B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John D.
26 Nov 2017
Fantastic!!!!!!
John D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hugh M.
31 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location with great views!
Hugh M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila A.
20 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Sheila A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Belinda H.
30 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home with amazing view!
Belinda H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Alexandros Melengovits
We are a family living between Crete and Athens. We acquired Dorothy's Dream in 2008 and, following a major renovation, we used it as our holiday home for several years. Since 2014 we have turned Dorothy's Dream into a for-hire residence hoping to give the opportunity to guests from all over the world to enjoy this magnificent historic location with all the modern amenities.
Why they chose this property
This is a unique property because of its unparalleled location, magnificent views, spacious rooms, classic decoration and exclusive terrace.
What makes this property unique
If you are looking for a place for a sizeable group of people (up to 13 persons) because you are travelling with your extended family or group of friends and you are looking for taste, comfort, beauty in a city environment and the best possible view, this is the right place for you!
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Greek
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