Kalathas · Chania · Crete

Slow mornings, soft Cretan light.

A quietly luxurious studio retreat — pool, private balcony, and a sandy beach ten minutes through the olive trees.

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  • 3 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath
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A place to land

A small house with the calm of a long Sunday.

Ammos Domi — sand house in Greek — is a thoughtfully designed studio on the quiet side of Kalathas...

We built it for travellers who want the privacy of an apartment with the considered details of a small hotel...

— Nikolaos & Elina
Your hosts

Bright studio interior with emerald sofa and dining nook
The studio, looking toward the balcony
  • Rating5.0 ★Guest Favourite
  • SleepsUp to 3King + sofa bed
  • PoolSharedRare on this lane
  • Beach10 minOn foot, sandy
  • Old Town10 minBy car
  • Check-inSelfLockbox

Inside the studio

Considered, calm, made to live in.

Everything you'll find

A short list of small luxuries.

Forty-plus thoughtful details, organised by what you'll actually reach for.

Comfort & rest

  • King-size bed, 160×200, premium mattress
  • Hotel-grade white cotton linens
  • Down & firm pillow options
  • Sofa-bed for a third guest
  • Foldable extra bed on request
  • Blackout curtains
  • Quiet split A/C, individually controlled
  • Hair-dryer & cosmetic mirror

Kitchen & dining

  • Full-size fridge with freezer
  • Oven, ceramic hob & extractor
  • Nespresso machine, kettle, toaster
  • Cookware, knives, glassware, crockery
  • Dining table for 2–3
  • Breakfast bar with cane stools
  • Welcome basket: oil, salt, coffee, tea
  • Filtered drinking water

Bathroom & spa

  • Walk-in rainfall shower
  • Calacatta-style porcelain marble
  • Hotel-weight bath sheets & hand towels
  • Refillable shampoo, conditioner, body wash
  • Liquid hand soap & bin liners
  • Beach towels included

Outdoors

  • Shared swimming pool (May–October)
  • Sun-loungers & outdoor shower
  • Private balcony with bistro set
  • Olive & dune-grass planters
  • Garden & partial sea views

Tech & entertainment

  • High-speed fibre Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV with Netflix & YouTube
  • Bluetooth speaker on request
  • USB-C charging by the bed
  • International power adapters

Practical & thoughtful

  • Self check-in by secure lockbox
  • Washing machine & iron / board
  • Drying rack & clothes pegs
  • First-aid kit & smoke alarm
  • Carbon-monoxide alarm
  • Free on-street parking
  • Beach umbrella & cooler bag
  • Curated local guide in the welcome book

Where you'll be

Kalathas — the quiet side
of Chania.

On the Akrotiri peninsula, ten minutes from the Old Town and a short walk from one of Crete's softest sand beaches.

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Within walking distance

  • 🌊Kalathas Beach10 min · 700 m
  • 🍅Mini-market & bakery4 min · 300 m
  • 🍽️Tavernas & cafés5–10 min on foot
  • 💊Pharmacy6 min · 450 m

A short drive away

  • 🏛️Chania Old Town10 min · 8 km
  • ⛪Agia Triada Monastery12 min
  • 🏖️Stavros (Zorba) beach10 min
  • 🥾Seitan Limania & hike20 min
  • ✈️Chania Airport (CHQ)14 min · 11 km

From recent guests

★★★★★ 5.0 on every visit so far.

A perfect score across cleanliness, accuracy, check-in, communication, location, and value.

Cleanliness
5.0
Accuracy
5.0
Check-in
5.0
Communication
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
★★★★★
"Exactly the photos, only better. Spotless on arrival, beautifully designed, and the pool was a real treat after the beach. Nikolaos was a thoughtful host."
Sophie· London, UK
★★★★★
"The location is genuinely walkable to Kalathas beach — soft sand, shallow water, perfect with kids. The apartment is calm and considered, with everything you actually need."
Léa & Antoine· Lyon, France
★★★★★
"We booked four nights and extended to seven. Beautiful materials, a quiet street, and the kitchen is genuinely useable. Best stay of our trip."
Mark· Toronto, Canada
★★★★★
"Nikolaos answered every message within minutes and left us a beautifully written guide for Chania. Felt like staying with a friend who happens to be a brilliant host."
Hanna· Berlin, Germany
★★★★★
"The little things — fresh olive oil, a bottle of wine, beach towels ready to go — made it feel premium without being fussy."
Daniel· Milan, Italy
★★★★★
"Quiet enough to sleep deeply, central enough to be in the Old Town in fifteen minutes. We will be back."
Emma & James· Melbourne, Australia

Reviews shown are illustrative summaries of guest feedback (5.0★ on Airbnb, 7 reviews and counting).

Your host

Nikolaos & Elina

"My wife and I are passionate travellers — we know what it feels like to step into a place and exhale..."

— Nikolaos

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