About this property

Beachfront Location: Seaside Nicola's Studio in Matala offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony and enjoy the sunshine. Modern Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine and oven. Additional amenities include a dining area, TV, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Matala Beach is just a few steps away, while Phaistos lies 12 km and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 14 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 64 km distant. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location and the range of activities available, including cycling and live music.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Josefina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great stay, very friendly and helpful owners, very clean, great designed highly recommended.
  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location in the middle of Matala with and amazing balcony view of the sea, beach and town.
  • Mark
    Canada Canada
    Spectacular location on the beach with a nice patio to sit and enjoy the view. We used the patio to eat and enjoy drinks as well. Our host Eva was great. Excellent communication, met us at the unit to do a quick orientation. This is a compact,...
  • Roberta
    Italy Italy
    Proprietari gentilissimi Casa attrezzata di tutto (anche phon etc) Posizione pazzesca sulla via principale e attaccata al mare Terrazzino delizioso sul mare
  • Anna
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Wonderful cozy apartment with kitchen which has a comfortable terrace with amazing beach view! Everything was clean, wifi worked well. It perfectly fits for 1-2 people or a couple with a kid. Manager Eva is very nice and friendly. Thank you!
  • Anonymous
    Germany Germany
    ich wurde direkt sehr herzlich empfangen und mir wurde in Ruhe das schöne Studio gezeigt. Ich war ganz überrascht von der tollen Lage der Unterkunft, mit Balkonblick aufs Meer und Eingangstür direkt zur Innenstadt. Auch muss ich sagen, dass die...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Eva Kornarou

Company review score: 9.2Based on 71 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company information

Hello ! I am Eva Kornarou and I am the manager of this studio. I am a professional manager. This beautiful property belongs to Avgi and Katerina Sigelaki. They are 2 sisters. They have inherited this property from their father Nicolas. They have renovated with love. They have named it Seaside Nicola's studio after their father's name. We would like to wish you a pleasant stay ! Best regards Eva, Avgi and Katerina

Property information

Charming studio with amazing sea view of the Matala beach. It is newly renovated and it is exactly in front of the beach. Its view to the Matala beach and the caves is just amazing. This studio has a kitchen and bedroom area and it offers space for 3 guests. The balcony with the open sea view directly in front of the Matala beach, invites you for breakfast, relaxing afternoons, dinners and wonderful evenings with sunsets and a light breeze... Perfect for couples and friends who want to enjoy the Matala spirit and its unique atmosphere. Seaside Nicola's Studio can accommodate 3 people in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is situated in the center of Matala and it is very easily accessible. It is next to the tavernas and the caffes. The studio has a double bed and a single bed, AC and the kitchen has all the necessary amenities so that the guests will feel comfortable. If you need an accommodation in the center and at the same time directly in front of the beach Seaside Nicola's Studio is the perfect choice for you !

Neighbourhood information

A safe natural harbour on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sand and pebble beach, the place in legend where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. Many people make this village their base for Cretan holidays, as it is so central on the south coast, and away from the over-development of the north coast. The beach is 250m long and 45m wide. Matala has something for everyone. Although it has become a popular tourist destination it still retains the charm and character of the quiet fishing village it started as at the beginning of the 20th-century, and the laid-back lifestyle of the hippies of the 60’s and 70's lives on. Half the beach is fringed by tamarisk trees, leading the eye on to impressive formations of sandstone rock cliffs with their famous caves sliding into the sea at an odd angle, creating one of the most unusual beachscapes on the island. There have been many pages of history here. Nobody knows quite who started caves but it seems likely that they were first hollowed out as Roman or early Christian tombs. There are other ruins at the eastern end of the village and if you go norkelling in the clear waters of Messara Bay there are ancient ruins to be seen in the depths. Matala it is one of just over 400 beaches in Greece that have been awarded a Blue Flag. This exclusive eco-label is given to beaches that offer cleanliness and safe bathing areas and has strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental management and safety. There is a lifeguard and first aid facilities, as well as toilets and showers. Near the beach are opportunities for learning about environmental projects, such as with Archelon, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece. The beaches of Matala, Kommos and Red Beach come under Natura 2000, a European Union network of nature protection areas established to assure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats.

Languages spoken

Greek,English,Italian

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House rules

Seaside Nicola's Studio takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Seaside Nicola's Studio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 00002121685