Vogue's Top 12 Crete Airbnbs: From 1930s Mansions to Eco-Retreats

Vogue has curated a list of the best Airbnbs in Crete, Greece's largest island, known for its pink-sand beaches, Minoan history, and Venetian-Ottoman architecture. The selection spans remote villages and coastal villas, emphasizing multi-stay road trips via Chania or Heraklion airports. Highlights include the Grand 1930s Mansion in Chania (from $1,358/night), a neoclassical bastion abandoned during WWII, now restored and open in 2026; Lemon Tree Eco-Retreat in Gavalochori with a Mediterranean garden; and 180° Sea View Villa on the Mirabello Gulf (from $280/night). Other picks: Linda's Convent Garden Home near Chania's Venetian harbor (from $236/night), Hilltop Villa Artemis in Amygdalokefali with sunset views (from $477/night), and Harmony Cottage in Aspros Potamos (from $134/night), a 16th-century earthen cottage restored with local stone and clay. The Old Pomegranate House in Mirsini features North African-inspired maximalist decor, while Lithodia Guesthouse in Monastiraki is an 18th-century stone restoration. Properties range from $134 to $1,358 per night, with amenities like pools, sea views, and outdoor kitchens. Crete's two major airports and 160-mile width make multi-stop itineraries ideal.