• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
    29 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Big Blue Studios Myrtos is located in the lovely village of Myrtos, in south Crete. It offers spacious, soundproofed rooms, all with free Wi-Fi and surrounded by a lovely garden with citrus trees and herbs. The fully air-conditioned/heated rooms have private balconies with views of the sea and the village. Big Blue Studios Myrtos has adopted the principles of sustainable management for water, energy and waste. There is recycling and composting program and Big Blue Studios Myrtos covers all CO2 emissions from a 10 Kw photovoltaic system unit. Access to the sea, which is just below the unit, is through either a road through the village (984 ft) or from stairs (just 164 ft). Guests can take a walk in Selakano Forest, the biggest forest of Crete, the famous gorge of Sarakina, the exotic island of Chrysi, the Minoan settlements of the village and the stone three-arched bridge (1890). Also go fishing, or snorkeling or scuba diving with the help of the local diving center. The village has all the local amenities you will need as well as good public transport connections to Heraklion, Ierapetra and Agios Nikolaos.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    The bed was quite comfortable. Room was very clean. Room and bathroom on the small size. Not much room to put luggage/backpacks.
  • Ingebrigt
    Norway Norway
    Beautiful location and lovely place. Clean and affordable with an amazing view!! Pablos was great to communicate with. All went smooth. Would come back any time!!
  • Russell
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful room, beautiful view, conveniently located. Very comfortable bed. Treat yourself a dinner at Cafe Bar Platanos :)

Managed by The owner Pavlos Daskalakis with his mother Dimitra (91) !!!!

Company review score: 9.2Based on 214 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Pavlos Daskalakis is the owner and creator of Big BLUE (1990). Today he is a retired, educated profesor. He has extensive experience in environmental education of students and citizens. He was the Director of the Lasithi Environmental Education Center. Today it is developing social and ecological content actions. He is a member of the Social Co-operative Society EPASTIKTOS. He has undertaken the program of sustainable management of ancient olive trees in Crete. It has so far recorded some 300 olive trees of average age 1830 years.

Property info

big BLUE is just 50m from the beach. It has 5 rooms of all categories. In 2019 there was a general renovation of the building and in 2017 there was a general renovation of the bathrooms. All rooms have free WIFI access, A / C and sea-view balconies with parasol seats and a table. The 3 rooms on the 4th floor have an open plan entrance. The big BLUE Complies with all GREEN KEY eco-certification specifications.

Neighborhood info

The big blue is located on the west end of the beautiful Cretan village of Myrtos, above the beach. Next to the building are monuments to a Roman villa and bath, which are visible but have not yet been excavated. Nearby are restaurants and taverns, village bakery, supermarket, butcher, deliacatesen shop and some nice traditional cafes. Minoan settlement Pyrgos at 1 km, Minoan settlement Fournos Top at 2 km, arched stone bridge of the cold river built in 1884, at 5 km the famous Sarakina gorge and at 20 km the largest pine forest Selakano. Ierapetra, the fourth largest city in Crete, is at 14 km, with a rich market and a large bazaar every Saturday. From Ierapetra the boats to the paradise island of Chryssi depart daily

Languages Spoken

Greek,English

Area info

Amenities of Big Blue Studios Myrtos
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free Wifi 29 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Tour or class about local culture
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    Transportation
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages Spoken
    • Greek
    • English

    House rules

    Big Blue Studios Myrtos takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Big Blue Studios Myrtos accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Big Blue Studios Myrtos of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    License number: 1040Κ133Κ2516501

    FAQs about Big Blue Studios Myrtos

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Big Blue Studios Myrtos on this page.

    • Check-in at Big Blue Studios Myrtos is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Big Blue Studios Myrtos on this page.

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Big Blue Studios Myrtos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Big Blue Studios Myrtos is 350 feet from the center of Myrtos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Big Blue Studios Myrtos is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Big Blue Studios Myrtos may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Big Blue Studios Myrtos (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 3 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Big Blue Studios Myrtos (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Big Blue Studios Myrtos offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Beachfront
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Beach