As the largest island in Greece, Crete unsurprisingly offers many attractions and recreational opportunities. It is primarily known for its beaches. The sun shines on the island for most days of the year, so you can easily enjoy the coastal lifestyle. Renowned for its pink sand, Elafonissi Beach is a beache you should include in your itinerary. Those who like outdoor adventures should head to the National Park Of Samaria. Once home to various civilizations and empires, Crete has many ancient ruins you can visit. If you plan to stay for an extended period on the island, scroll down for the top long-term rentals in Crete, Greece.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, decor, availability of dates, and long-term stay rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Home with beautiful sea views (from USD 135)
Available for a minimum stay of four nights, this home is an ideal base camp for small families vacationing on the island. It can be booked for 28 days or more at discounted rates.
You have everything you need to feel at home here. You will find a living room and a fully equipped kitchen on the ground floor. After cooking your own food, you can dine al fresco while enjoying the beautiful sea views on the private balcony.
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beautiful views nice cozy staykitchen is fully equipped and air conditioning works very wella stunning view over souda bay and a lovely apartmentdon't worry about kitchen essentials tea coffee washing up liquid clothes etc all providedthe house and pool area were as beautiful as on the pictures the view was incredibleCleanliness:
the place was spotlessly clean and well equippedvery clean bright spacious accommodationthe house was great and very cleangreat stay in aptera it was quiet clean and beautifulthe villa is spacious and very cleanHost:
chrysi was an amazing hostthe hostess is kind and open-mindedchrysi was an amazing host and the house was superb we would definitely stay againchrysi was very helpful in suggesting things to do in the areachrysi is super responsive and eager to helpRead more reviewsLocation:
i loved the location of the airbnbnice location great for walking aroundgreat tavernas in walking distance tooi love the almyrida beach close bygreat location with the best views walking distance to aptera taverns and ancient site home away from home
2. Modern villa with barbecue facilities (from USD 141)
This modern villa is available for a minimum of three nights, and monthly stays are welcome. The host provides huge discounts for long-term stays. Thanks to the barbecue facilities, you can easily have family cookouts here. You can indulge in a table tennis match or enjoy swimming in the pool while the grillmaster prepares the meat.
The nearest beach, Ammoudara Beach, is only about 3 km (1.86 mi) away.
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the furniture is very nice and enough to eat breakfast and have barbeques in the eveningsthe air conditioning is a life saver and keeps the villa coolwe had a nice time at the house the pool and the outside area was greatCleanliness:
the terrace is very quite clean and well equippedeverything was super clean and all the facilities were new and well maintainedthe place was spacious sparkling clean and we felt really at homethis is a beautiful villa very private and cleanHost:
the host is very responsive to any questions or issuesthe hosts were wonderful and eager to pleasegalatia hosted us and arranged taxi for us showed us the house with a beautiful attitudethe house was very nice and the landlord family very friendlyour family of five had a great time there and kostas was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is quiet and peaceful shopping and beachlife in gazi and amoudara within a short drivethe location is great it's just 5 mins drive to gazi for supermarkets or eating outthe location is convenient plenty of great beaches nearbywe really enjoyed staying at this placemake sure they have the meter on? we went to aqua park for the day
3. Charming home with child-friendly amenities (from USD 65)
This charming home is available for a minimum of five nights, with huge discounts provided if you stay for over 28 days. Many child-friendly amenities, such as a crib, high chair, pack ‘n play, and safety gates, are provided here, so you need not worry if you are staying with your kids.
This rental also features a dedicated workspace, so you can be productive if you are on the island for business.
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good airco good bedsi can only recommend lefteris and this apartmentthe house is great very comfortable with all the amenities you could needthe apartment was beautiful and very comfortable we had such a beautiful view and they had many recommendationswe would love to come back and take advantage of the water bea he's ans poolCleanliness:
super clean super friendlypamela gave us clean sheets and towels every weekthe apartment is clean comfortable and well equippedit was very clean we found water and some food in the fridgeclean very nice apartment good bedsHost:
pamela and leftteris were amazing hosts always bringing surprises and always happy to help with anythingnice apartement friendly peoplemany thanks to the host for the great welcome and hospitalitywe even got surprised by freshly baked sweets and she was very kindpamela was the best host we’ve ever had through airbnbRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to townthe location is like a little oasis near some really nice beachesextremely nice people very well located place 15mins away from heraklion centerthe apartment is very well situated close to heraklion the beaches national way the airport etcthis experience at this location was the best in terms of greek kindness
4. Chic apartment with a shared pool (from USD 62)
This chic apartment is perfect for couples and small families spending their holidays on the island for at least two nights. It is available for monthly rentals, and you can enjoy discounted rates if you stay for 28 days or more.
If you need to destress, you can take a dip in the shared swimming pool. The pool area is surrounded by sun loungers, ensuring that you can relax and sunbathe.
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the pool is super refreshing and the view out of it absoluty stunningamazing apartment with beautiful views complex is amazing a lovely pool which looks out onto the mountainsCleanliness:
extremely clean smartly decorated minimalist where it should be but detail-oriented where it makes sensespacious study with adjoining kitchen super clean and easy check intheir villa is beautiful and everything seems to be brand new and super cleanHost:
anestasia works very hard and is a perfect hosthosts were amazing welcoming before we even arrivednikos and his wife were lovely communicative hostsnikos and his wife were lovely and communicative hosts really recommend staying here :)nikos and anastasia the hosts take care of everything you needRead more reviewsLocation:
we went there for work but the idyllic location provided a good resti loved the studio the location and the facilities an impeccable place
5. Airy villa with two verandas (from USD 77)
This airy villa provides vacationing families with quality accommodation at a budget-friendly rate. It is available for a minimum of three nights and accommodates long-term rentals. You can enjoy a discount on the rent if you stay for at least 28 days. One of the bedrooms has unobstructed ocean views, while the other has spectacular mountain views. If you want to bask under the sun, you can lounge on any of the two verandas.
Parking is provided on the premises at no extra cost, convenient if you are bringing a car.
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the villa was one of the most comfortable stays we had in cretegreat apartment in a remote location with a stunning viewCleanliness:
very clean and fully renovated apartmentthe apartment was equipped with everything we needed and was very cleanstafanos is a wonderful host the house is clean and quiet and the view spectaculargreat location nice host and clean roomsbed was comfortable great shower and the place was nice spacious and modernHost:
the host was very friendly and helpfulamazing hospitality great host who went above and beyond to help with everythingstefano was a wonderful hoststepanos is very friendly and helpfulstefanos is a great host kind and attentiveRead more reviewsLocation:
i can totally recommend this locationall good - the location is perfect and it’s vert peacefull and quiet to be therevery recommended it’s close to a lot of beautiful beaches (by car)quiet laid-back picturesque location with amazing mountain and sea views and close access to fabulous beachesthe place is really lovely well located and the advices of stephanos very useful
6. Contemporary home with a pet-friendly policy (from USD 47)
This contemporary home offers budget-friendly accommodations for couples and small families for a minimum of two nights. It is suitable for monthly rentals, especially with the host providing big discounts.
For your convenience, the host can also recommend places for you to visit to maximize your trip. Pets are welcome here, so do not hesitate to bring your four-legged friends along on the vacation. A washer is available on the premises, so doing your laundry won’t be a problem.
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the place is great to have rest from devices like laptop or tv as there is no internetit has everything you need and the view from the bed is outstandingCleanliness:
the house is nice and cleanvery clean and off from every tourist areanice clean little house but the staircase is a bit wobblyoverall clean cozy excellent communication amazing price thanks a lot for everything #highlyrecommendeda clean convenient place with two wonderful hostsHost:
there recommendations were very helpfulmaria is a very nice hostharis and maria were perfect hosts and offered help with everythingthey were really friendly told us a lot of stuff we could experience aroundharis and maria are amazing hosts and are very welcoming leaving local produceRead more reviewsLocation:
harris' house is an ideal place to have your vacation away from mass tourism jet so near sitiathe location and house were traditional and comfortableclose to beautiful remote beaches and the vibrant town of sitiathis was a wonderful location for experiencing the western part of cretewe recommend this place
7. Home with a furnished patio (from USD 49)
This home is available for discounted monthly rates to make you feel at home in Crete without hurting your pocket. The discounts are not huge, but its rates are far more affordable than those of full-service hotels. With 60 sq m (645.84 sq. ft.) of living space, the rental is suitable for small families. You can prepare meals in the kitchen and dine on the patio while enjoying the fresh air.
If you are vacationing with your kids, the host can provide a baby cot and children’s mattress upon request.
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and very clean good ac kitchen fully equipped and a lovely little outdoor patio areavery centrally located place with great wifi; i liked the private patio with peaceful plants especiallywe absolutely loved staying here and enjoyed eating breakfast outside in the little courtyardCleanliness:
the apartment was very clean and comfortableapartment was clean comfortable and well appointedthe apartement is clean convenient and truly lovelya clean stylish and spacious studio with everything you needathina‘s apartment is amazing - stylish and clean while still cozy and comfortableHost:
lastly they were extremely helpful with directions and suggestionsathina was a great host — very helpful very responsiveathina was very helpful upon arrival and shared many recommendations with usathina and her husband george were very kind hosts to usshe’s so kind to let us keep our luggage after checking outRead more reviewsLocation:
location is excellent toogreat location and very comfortablegreat location in the heart of the cityathina's place is located in an excellent location at the heart of heraklioneasy access to bus station a as well
8. Guest suite with a swimming pool
This guest suite offers budget-friendly accommodations for small families on an extended stay on the island. It can be rented for more than a month at discounted rates, excluding service fees. Thanks to the private yard, you easily unwind outdoors. You may even indulge in a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. If you prefer to swim on the beach, you can head to the sandy beach that is only 7 km (4.35 mi) away.
Upon request, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast in the room.
Αργυρούπολη, Κρήτη, Greece
74.87 km (46.6 mi) from Knossos PalaceSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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you'll love to grab a breakfast next door where the parents of dimitris have their caféthe courtyard and pool are both fabulous - i spent half my time in the poolvery large studio charming village and great breakfast at bistrot café owned by dimitri parents very friendly peoplewe appreciated the small pool; very refreshing during the warm summer monthsbreakfast in his local café prepared by him or his mother is greatCleanliness:
clean and the bed was so cozythe suite was very clean and well furnishedin the house we found everything as described and very cleanthe private pool was clean and has perfect temperature for cooling yourself downthe apartment is lovely - quite quirky in the decor well equipped and really cleanHost:
he also held very helpful tips for usi highly recommend and the host and his family are very niceour host dimitris was very nice and ready to help with everythingdimitris is the perfect host very friendly and helpfuldimitris is an outstanding hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very quiet and very well locatedtasteful calm and nicely locatedthe loft is great place just next to bistro cafe ( host’s father)the loft is a wonderful place to relax in a beautiful village in the white mountains of cretethe place of the house is very charming and calm
9. Lovely cottage with a garden
Do you plan to spend your next romantic getaway on Crete? Consider staying in this lovely cottage that you may rent for long-term stays. The structure has been around for about three centuries now. While its original character has been preserved, the host has added modern furnishings and amenities to guarantee you a comfortable stay.
You can lounge in the beautiful garden to take in the fresh air and great views. After a day at the beach, you can do your laundry in the utility room.
Makrygialos, Greece
80.24 km (49.9 mi) from Knossos PalaceAccommodates: 2
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wi-fi was not very strong but who needs it when you are in paradisebed was comfortable kitchen had all necessary items for good breakfastwe felt like fairy tale sometimes :) very cozy place with a beautiful gardencomfortable space with a small kitchen to cookHost:
thank you for being a great hosthe was a wonderful host always smiling and made us feel very welcomedimitri was a nice host with speedy responsesdimitri was a fantastic hostdimitri was warm welcoming and attentiveRead more reviewsLocation:
close to beautiful beachesparking at the location was very easythis is a great location for eco-oriented travelersgreat place close to nature and fantastic garden to relax incalm and quiet and only 10 minutes walk to the village
10. Apartment with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea (from USD 91)
This apartment promises a peaceful retreat for couples and small groups and offers 75 sq m (807.3 sq. ft.) of living space. You can rent it for a minimum of two weeks, and monthly stays are also possible.
As an incentive, the host provides significant discounts for monthly rentals. Each room has a balcony, so you can wake up to stunning views of the Mediterranean every morning. You can use the washing machine in the bathroom whenever you need to do your laundry.
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really nice apartment with a stunning view over chanialoved the modern look and furnishings of the apartmenta confortable apartment with a superb viewfantastic apartment with a stunning view just oustisde the centre of chaniahis apartment had a great view of the city sea and mountainsCleanliness:
very clean and modern decorationbathroom is clean and largethe space was exceptionally clean and well appointedthe apartment was beautiful and very cleanthe apartment is big bright clean and modernHost:
alex was a wonderful hostalex was a great hostalex is a great hostalex was an amazing hostthe host was very accommodating and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
really great location close to the old citygreat apartment super location close to bus linethe location is also very nicegreat apartment and great locationthe bus into chania only took ten minutes and there are supermarkets close to handMonthly discount: 48% off
Have a worry-free stay in Crete
Many exciting activities await you in Crete. If you are visiting the island for a week, a month, or more, ensure you check out the above long-term rentals in Crete, Greece, for great stays.
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