Medousa Studio & Apartments

Medousa Apartments is a practical base in Plakias for divers who prefer room to breathe over a formal hotel routine. You get apartment-style accommodation, sea views, air conditioning and private bathrooms, with the option of settling into the restaurant or making something simple in your own kitchenette.

The feel is easy-going and self-contained without being cut off from the village. A garden, sun terrace and outdoor seating give you somewhere to sit with a drink, dry off in the sun or let the evening take its time. Families are welcome too, with a children's playground and family rooms among the useful details.

Free WiFi covers the property, and daily housekeeping keeps the practical side of the stay moving. In short: a straightforward Plakias address where you can keep your own rhythm, whether that means an early start, a long lunch or doing very little at all.

You are in Plakias, on Crete's south coast, with the village only a few steps away. Plakias Beach is about 150 metres from the property, while Skinos Beach is roughly 0.6 miles away. That puts a swim, a shoreline stroll or a quick look at the water firmly within the day's options.

For a change of beach, Foteinari is about 1.5 miles away and Damnoni around 2 miles. Kalypso Beach lies roughly 2.8 miles from the apartments. The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is about 21 miles away, giving you a possible land-based outing when you want something beyond the coast.

Several places to eat and drink are close by. Alianthos Beach restaurant is about 300 metres away, while Taverna Plateia and Taverna Panorama are each around 1 mile from the property. Nearby bars include Cozy Backyard, about 450 metres away, Smerna Music Bar at roughly 500 metres, and On the Rocks at around 700 metres.

The room choice comes down to how much space and independence you want. For two people keeping things simple, a twin or double room with a balcony gives you a place to retreat to, with air conditioning, a private bathroom and the prospect of sea views. The balcony matters when you want fresh air without having to go anywhere in particular.

If you prefer to organise meals and kit-free downtime on your own terms, the apartments add a kitchenette, balcony, washing machine and dishwasher. The larger apartment is the sensible family option, giving up to four guests more room to spread out than a standard room. No need to conduct the usual luggage shuffle every time someone opens a cupboard.

Air conditioning will be useful when the Cretan heat has done its work, while heating covers cooler nights. The accommodation is non-smoking, and the property provides daily housekeeping. A safety deposit box is also available, alongside 24-hour security and outdoor CCTV.

You can eat on site at the restaurant, with a bar and snack bar available when a full meal feels like unnecessary administration. That gives you a workable choice after a day outdoors: sit down properly, or take something lighter and get on with the evening.

Special-diet menus are available on request, which is useful when your food requirements need more than a hopeful conversation with the waiter. The property also suits self-catering, as the apartment accommodation includes a kitchenette for breakfasts, snacks and the occasional meal you would rather prepare yourself.

No fixed board formula or breakfast arrangement is given, so the structure is deliberately flexible rather than tied to a dining timetable. With restaurants and bars also within walking distance in Plakias, you can keep dinner local without turning the night into a logistical exercise.

The outdoor spaces are made for the quieter parts of the day: a garden, sun terrace, terrace and outdoor furniture. You can read, sit in the shade or simply give your legs a chance to remember that they belong to you. There is no need to turn every surface into an organised activity.

When you do want to move, cycling is available on site, while hiking, horse riding and fishing take place away from the property. These give you a few ways to see more of the area when the sea is not on the programme, whether you want a short diversion or a proper day out.

Families have a children's playground and outdoor play equipment, with baby safety gates also available. The combination works particularly well for mixed-age groups: some can head out, some can stay put, and nobody needs to pretend that everyone wants the same holiday.

Chania International Airport is about 50 miles away by road, with a driving time of roughly one hour and 27 minutes. Free public parking is available nearby, and no reservation is needed. If you are arriving by car, that is one less piece of holiday admin to carry around.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to midnight, with your expected arrival time to be shared in advance. Check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00. Cash is accepted, and smoking is not allowed; pets are not permitted. There is no age requirement for check-in.

Children of all ages are welcome. Cots and extra beds can be requested, with availability and any applicable charge depending on the accommodation selected. Daily housekeeping operates except on Sundays, so plan accordingly if you are staying over the weekend.