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Beautiful house in Venetian Convent - Front
courtyard - we sit here all day. us it like major living room :)
large bedroom 1
large bedroom 2
corridor 1st floor (1)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Chania
  • Place, Chania Central Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Venetian Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Maritime Museum of Crete
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lindas Convent Garden Home 4 - beautiful courtyard to enjoy Mediterranean flair

This summer home in the most beautiful city of Crete has a rich history and charm!

Highlights
70sqm, 2 bedrooms with air conditioning, 7 Beds (several double and single beds), gallery and interior patio, fireplace, stone floor, idyllic with vine arbor covered courtyard, central, yet peaceful location, 150m to old harbor and town beach for refreshing morning bath as well as a charming village square with numerous taverns

History
Build by the Venetians about 500 years ago as part of a monastery right behind the old port, it was later used by the Turks as a residence. The Turks expand the smaller of the two rooms on the upper floor by a typical wooden oriel. Then 100 years ago, the Turkish inhabitants in this idyllic village atmosphere Splantsia district are replaced by Greek refugees from Smyrna (now Ismir). Our Greek-German family bought the house about 15 years ago in completely desolate condition. We lovingly modernized it and kept the original style, so that the charm of the house is still preserved today.

Equipment
The house has a living space of 70 square meters. On the ground floor a living/kitchen room with a fireplace and a bathroom with a washing machine and hot water boiler. Upstairs are two bedrooms with several single and double beds. Additional space for beds is integrated on the gallery on the upper part of the large bed room. Likewise upstairs the house has a inside patio covered with an vine arbor. The patio has an open shower and space for two more beds, mostly used by us for siesta. Finally the most beautiful room of the house is the courtyard right in front of the house. It is also covered by a vine and bouganvilla arbor. This idyllic courtyard you will leave only just for shopping or for a refreshing bath at the 150m distant city beach 'Koumkapi'.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- You have access to all the rooms and items in the house and you have the house to yourself only. - I dwell in Germany and I am available by mobile phone for all your concerns. However, we have a friend (German lady) who cares about the local issues and needs of you. She also hands out the key and is for your disposal for tips in and around Chania. - The rent is inclusive of electricity and water use. Both are rare in Crete, soo please take care of it. Electricity is produced via an oil power plant (!) in Heraklion and the oil is shipped! What a dramatic waste! Also keep in mind that water is precious on this dry island. - The house is the summer residence of our family, so there are numerous private items. Everything in the house can be used, but please use it with caution and care. - Please us the hot water boiler only for showers. Thus, you should turn the boiler off right after showering. - For doing the dishes, you can heat up the water using the water-heater right next to the sink. - Please feel free using the two bikes in the store room on the right of the main entrance. The keys are in the dresser drawer in the entrance hallway. - Bedding, towels, etc. are in the closet in the large room 1st floor and on the shelves and in the chest on the gallery. Before leaving the house, please put all used textiles in the kitchen. - For final cleaning we charged an extra and binding fee of additional 30 EUR.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 00002550859
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chania

Chania Town, a neighbourhood in Chania, is home to this holiday home. 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 Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete.
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Chania

What's nearby

  • Chania Central Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Agora - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maritime Museum of Crete - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chania Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monogram - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rat Race Chania Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bras de Frères - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KROSS Coffee Works - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pork to Beef Wild - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lindas Convent Garden Home 4 - beautiful courtyard to enjoy Mediterranean flair pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lindas Convent Garden Home 4 - beautiful courtyard to enjoy Mediterranean flair?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lindas Convent Garden Home 4 - beautiful courtyard to enjoy Mediterranean flair on 31 May 2026 start from AU$221, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Lindas Convent Garden Home 4 - beautiful courtyard to enjoy Mediterranean flair located?

Located in Chania Town, this family-friendly Chania holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Church of Agios Nikolaos, Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market. Greek National Football Museum and Venetian Shipyards are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

marsha v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic house in prime location

The owner has a history of the house from the Venetians to the Turks to their Greek-German updating. Covered patio with privacy wall and gorgeous iron fence covered in bright Bougainvillea is perfect for morning coffee and evening wine. Bedrooms were nice size and comfy beding. Located in one of the most historic areas of Old Town next to St. Nickolas Church. Every thing in Old Town is within 6 minutes walk, so perfect location for exploring, shopping, eating out, etc.I highly recommend this property. The managers are super friendly and helpful. They made the stay even nicer.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historical house - clean and tidy

This property is clean orderly had great beds and bedding and is in an amazing old neighborhood. It is a bit tricky to find and mapping does not account for the intricacies of the one way streets. I would highly recommend cars rented to access it be small. In chilly weather when the outdoors area isn’t really useful the family area is small. Overall it is exactly as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feel the presence of the past

The house is located within the old section of Chaniá where you can get some sense of what life might have been like in previous eras and still enjoy comfortable amenities of modern living. One can relax or read and have meals in a shaded outdoor space, a rarity for the neighborhood where there are many cafés but few green parks to relax. We were happy that Michalis shared his family place with us.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feel Like a Local in this Wonderfully Renovated, Rustic Home

This was an amazing property, although the word property seems too sterile a way to refer to this personal and unique vacation home. First off, the old city of Chania is amazing: the streets wind through picture book lanes and back alleys that all connect to one another. So although it can feel like a maze, you never hit a dead end. The home itself is rustic, historic, and welcoming. The photos in the listing, although accurate, don't convey the continuity of the space. It was painstakingly restored and thought out in every detail. My 2 daughters (18 and 14) and I were traveling together. I had the one queen size bed and my daughters took the room with the queen and a loft with another queen. I think the loft also had room for more kids with a connected room. There was only one bathroom, but we found it met our needs. The bathroom was downstairs from the bedrooms with a winding staircase, but if you hold onto the railing you should be fine. We didn't have an issue with this. Guylaine is the property manager. She was warm, informative, and available. We appreciated her help. There are two outdoor dining spaces, which are in lieu of a family room per se. We enjoyed dinners and wine in both of the spaces. It's set up to encourage communal meals and the outdoor areas themselves are sublime. It's located in a nice area of the town adjacent to a historic church and square, where a lot of locals live and yet it's not at all disconnected from where the tourist areas are. There are a number of family photos on the walls which tell the story through images a little of the history of the family. I found them interesting and conducive to feel as if you were a part of the narrative. My favorite aspect of the house were the views from the windows. When we went the flowers on the vines were in full bloom and very inviting. Overall this was my favorite place in our few weeks in Greece. The combination of the history, the location, and the space itself made it a relaxing piece of Chania, Crete, and Greece in such a way as to make us feel we were truly experiencing each.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Charm

If you love the feel of history and tradition, you will love this home and its location. The home is a refinished corner of an old monastery and the location is a character alleyway next to an impressive church. The house was clean and comfortable and our host gracious and accommodating. I would stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wunderschöne Lage, aber....

Vier Monate nach der Buchung kontaktierte uns der Vermieter und teilte uns mit, dass das Haus zum geplanten Zeitpunkt doch nicht zur Verfügung steht, da es seine Mutter in dem Zeitraum bewohnen würde. Es wurden Alternativen vorgeschlagen, welche für 3 Personen wegen der Größe nicht in Frage kamen (Whg mit 1 Doppelbett). Nach ewigem hin-und her gab er nach und wir konnten doch ins Haus. Kurz vor unserer Ankunft am Haus riefen wir, wie vereinbart, die Vertreterin des Vermieters vor Ort an. Diese teilte wiederum mit, dass am Haus eine Freundin von ihr uns empfangen wird. Der Empfang war jedoch sehr freundlich. Das Ferienhaus wurde mit Parkplatz angeboten. Dies stimmte allerdings nicht. Wegen der guten Lage mitten in der Altstadt gestaltete sich die Parkplatzsuche täglich als neue Herausforderung - selbst mit Kleinstwagen ( VW Up!). Kurz nach der Ankunft stellte sich schnell heraus, dass es sich um ein privates Haus handelte und nicht um ein Ferienhaus. Es befanden sich persönliche Gegenstände im ganzen Haus (Essen, Kinderfotos, Hygieneartikel im Bad,...). Bereits in der 1. Nacht fanden wir heraus, dass die Kreter gerne feiern und das bis in die Morgenstunden. Für die sehr gute Lage muss man den Kompromiss eingehen, dass es auch mal lauter werden kann. Was uns auch noch gestört hat, ist, dass die Mutter des Vermieters und deren Freunde öfter vorbei kamen ( innerhalb einer Woche insgesamt 4 mal), teilweise einfach die Tür öffneten und Gegenstände vorbei brachten bzw. abholten. Das Bad hat uns persönlich nicht besonders gut gefallen (klein und unter der Treppe gelegen). Aufgrund der Beschreibung bzw. vorausgehende Bewertungen hätten wir es uns anders vorgestellt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy stay in Chania Old Town

Loved this place! Simple and querky! In the centre of the old town and stone's throw from port but peaceful too. Friendly bars and tavernas on the door step together with friendly cat who greeted us every morning!! Open plan kitchen/sitting/dining area small but efficient! Bedrooms pretty, spacious and beds comfortable. Shower/toilet room small but fine! Charming historical house in a charming town! Definitely come again. Last bit not least, owner and property manager very friendly, accessible for advice and swiftly sorting out any issues!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian K.

Charming house and patio in convenient location

The house, part of an old convent, is charmingly rustic with stone floors in the kitchen, shuttered windows and blue painted cupboard doors. The kitchen is well equipped with dishes and utensils. The 2 bedrooms and loft ,up steep stairs, are light and the beds comfortable. The only bathroom is down stairs which is not convenient if you need to use it in the night. There is an outside drying area for cloths on the roof. The patio is exposed to the laneway but a pleasant place to sit and we enjoyed meals there. The kitchen is a little gloomy and there is no hot water at the sink. Regardless of these few inconveniences we very much liked staying in this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Véronique R.

Maison très bien située dans Chania, parfaite pour 4 !

La maison est très bien située dans Chania, accès facile au port avec les enfants pour la balade du soir, la plage de nea chora n'est pas loin non plus (quelques minutes de marche). Une petite place juste à côté pour prendre son café le matin, acheter le pain etc. On est parti hors saison (toussaint) donc on a pu donc profiter de la cheminée le soir, très agréable. Seul bémol : l'église qui carillonne (uniquement le week end !) Mihail nous a donné de très bons conseils sur des endroits à visiter, des restaurants, de belles promenades en tenant compte de l'age des enfants. Bref, un très bon séjour, merci pour tout
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna and David P.

Wonderful home, perfect location, marvelous host

My husband and I spent 9 perfect days in this wonderful, historic 2-story (plus loft) house. The house is a remodeled part of an ancient monastery next to the beautiful church of Agios Nicholas. If you are looking for perfect 21st century features (like dishwasher and instant hot water) and you don’t like ringing, nearby church bells, find a different apartment. If you appreciate historic places, like to wash dishes by hand after heating the water in a kettle, love church bells, comfortable mattress, lovely bedding, a sea of bougainvillea when you walk through the entry way, a perfect location in Chania’s historic district, an extremely helpful host, and his wonderful on-site “agent,” Maria, you will be absolutely happy here. We were. We are looking forward already to our next stay! Thank you, Michalis, for all your kindness and helpful information and quick communication.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger T.

Great location.

The refurbished convent, or part of a convent, worked great for the two of us for ten days. We even had room for guests, should they have made it to Chania. The parking could be "iffy", even in mid-May (there is not designated parking) but with a little scouting around it worked out every time we needed a spot. The old stone place (with WiFi and working plumbing) has a certain charm that made the question of where we would park each time we were returning with the car worth the slight hassle. The kitchen/common area on the ground floor has pots and pans for everything you could imagine cooking. People have left behind (or Michail has ensured) there are all sorts of odds and ends of oils and pasta and other things left behind, if you want to use them. We weren't sure how old some of the stuff was, though. But we did eat lots of the pistachios that were there on the table when we arrived. And there was even some bottled water in the fridge. The hot water heated up very quickly, for showers and using the bathroom sink. Although, we never figured out how to get hot water in the kitchen sink, so we just heated some up in the kettle when it was time to wash dishes. The clothes washing machine came in handy, as did the clothes line on the second floor patio, for our ten days at the Venetian Convent. Although, on occasion, we could hear a little noise at night from the plaza down the street , overall the place is a quiet little sanctuary a short walk from the life of the old city. And MIhael gave us great tips about things to do and places to go and places to eat. Oh, and there was a cat, a white cat with black markings, on the ground floor patio by the front door. (Someone had left out some cat food for him (her?) on a piece of cardboard.) We began to consider him (her) the guard cat,. He (she)checked us out, and in, each time we went out or came in. We missed him (her) on the rare occasion he (she) was not by the door, watching us go out or come back with those ever so alert and watchful eyes. Maria, who welcomed us and showed us where things were and the quirks of the place when we arrived, warned us about cats sneaking in when we opened the door, so we were careful about guarding the convent from the guard cat. And yet, we found we missed him (her) each morning when we went out and she wasn't there by, the door. Roger & Marina
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten F.

Kann man nur empfehlen!

Die Unterkunft ist wirklich super gelegen, zentral und trotzdem ruhig. Es ist alles da was man braucht und unsere Familie hat sich in diesem wirklich charmanten Haus rundum wohl gefühlt. Sowohl der Empfang als auch der Kontakt im Vorfeld war sehr herzlich und wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert B.

Schönes Haus in schöner Lage

Wir waren zu zweit, in der zweiten Märzhälfte und hatten wunderbares Sommerwetter auf einer Insel, die noch auf den Ansturm der Touristen wartete. Die Stadt (Altstadt) ist mit den vielen schmalen Gassen lebendig und lädt zu immer wieder neuen Entdeckungen ein, Verirrungen sind eingeschlossen. Wir haben uns inmitten dieser Altstadt in der ruhigen Seitengassen sehr wohl gefühlt. Das liebevoll renovierte Haus hatte alles was wir brauchten.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Historical home in perfect location

This is the perfect house for our stay in Chanda. Beautifully restored but still retained touches of the history it holds. It is a nice size for the three of us. We loved the small covered patio. It was perfect for sitting out mornings with coffee and evenings with wine. The best part is the perfect location for exploring Old Town Chania. We were just feet away from the bustling, maze of streets and alleys to explore. However, it was very quiet once we stepped off of the main street. A few minutes from the sites, the harbor, and endless shopping and eating, this was a great base for our stay. Michalis and Maria were very helpful in answering all of our questions during our stay. They also provided a great list of recommendations which we too advantage of. We hired a car and were able to explore the area as we wished. Despite the haphazard parking, we were able to find a spot on our street every day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Jed H.

Wonderful location

We really loved staying in this old Venetian charmer. It was in a fantastic location, right in the old town, but off the walking paths, so very quiet except when a car went by. There were so many beds to would sleep far more than the three of us. We were met when planned, and were given all the information and items we needed. There was a small plumbing leak, that the owners fixed when we let them know about it. And Chania itself was by far the nicest of the towns we visited (Heraklion, Rethymnon, Kissamous and smaller coastal towns) to base ourselves in for central or western Crete.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

ESAM E.

What an amazing experience! Everything we hoped for!

The house is so beautiful and unique in its layout. It makes one feel going back in history for centuries. The house has everything one needs, ranging from linen to cookware. It has a charming attic. My wife and I wished we had brought friends along since the house easily sleeps three couples. Everything is very accessible. In less than 5 minutes walking we were at the seaside where we enjoyed walks and sampled great restaurants. In spite of that the house surroundings are very quiet. Now I have to mention how wonderful our hosts were. Michalis, the owner, responded promptly to every email with a wealth of information. Maria who maintains the house was equally helpful and very hospitable. There is no doubt in our minds that would would like to stay at the same property when we visit Crete again , hopefully very soon!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

great home in a lovely neighbourhood

Nicely maintained home was perfect size for the three of us and in a very central location in Chania. Finding a parking spot on Saturday night however was no easy feat - though no issues the rest of the time. Walking distance to the harbour and many restaurants. We didn't want to leave. Great communication and instructions from the owner - thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Klaus T.

Tolle Adresse in Chania!

Sehr schön eingerichtetes Haus, ideale Lage in der Altstadt von Chania! Nach zwei Tagen haben wir uns gefühlt, als wären wir in Chania Zuhause. Dazu noch der nette Kontakt mit dem Vermieter und mit seiner Stellvertreterin vor Ort - das ist einfach 5 Sterne wert!

About the host

Hosted by Mihail Manouras (Michalis)

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I belong to a Greek - German big fat Greek family. We rent our summer house on our home island of Crete in Greece. It is newly refurbished and is waiting to be rented out by you.
I am looking forward to your inquiries.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house in a complete run-down condition in 1996. Our family comes from a mountain village in crete and now lives in Germany. In order to have a family location close to the sea side as well we decided for Chania. Chania is one of the most beautiful cities in Greece and we fell in love with the neighborhood. I am sure you will do so too.

What makes this property unique

The house and the micro location in old neighborhood of Spantia is just perfect. We sit in the courtyard all day and once in a while we go swimming at the city beach 200m around the corner. It takes us just one minute to the vivid square with restaurants and bars and another 5 min to the old venitian harbour. Still the location is quiet and village like.

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