Lemon Garden Residence

Greece , Crete
Heraklion, 61 Monis Kardiotissis
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10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Ranjini

This was absolutely my favorite place to stay in Crete. Absolutely loved my stay in Heraklion. Manos is fantastic. Excellent host. Nice spacious room with a kitchen and fridge. Excellent cannister of coffee, and I want to emphasize how good the coffee was. Very good. Espresso machine. Beautiful courtyard, wooden gates that separate the courtyards into smaller enclosures. A second small sit out attached to the room. I loved my morning sitting in what felt like my private very green courtyard with the lemon trees cacti and other plants.

Manos deserves special mention as a host. He goes out of his way to make one very comfortable. I asked for help with hiring a cab driver to go to the Palinas monastery. He suggested Bessie who I recommend. He called the monastery on my behalf and spoke to the nun in Greek, asked after the opening times. Lovely place to stay. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. My favorite place to stay in Crete.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Kimberly

Manos is very attentive and the property is nice and close (walking distance) to many attractions.

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Helen

Fabulous host of this boho vibe accommodation. Decor is rustic and quirky with a beautiful courtyard garden.
Comfortable and in a quiet neighbourhood bit close enough to main attractions in the city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Tony

Excellent host in Manos. He was always available if I needed help to find shower heater switch or anything of that nature. Great guy and very helpful with recommendations for places that turned out fabulous.
Great spot in the city and easy walking distances for the city.
Definitely recommend and will definitely be back at the next opportunity. Thanks again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Robin

They communicated very well with us and even offered help when we had a problem with our ferry delay. The host was very nice. The garden is gorgeous, the bathroom/shower is modern and cool and the bed very comfortable. We wish we had been able to stay longer.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Myriam

Très bien situé, à proximité des remparts pour circuler en voiture ou faire le tour de la ville à pied, le logement bénéficie du charme et du calme d'un quartier très propre et très dynamique...petit bémol : beaucoup de travaux encours et quasi impossibilité de se garer tout près de la résidence ( beaucoup de rues fermées à la circulation) mais c'est temporaire !
Charmante cour arborée, au calme , logement décoré avec goût et matériaux de qualité
Manos a été très disponible pour nous aider à nous garer...
Très bonne adresse à recommander !

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

rainer

Clean room, close to downtown, very quiet, safe, small kitchen, microwave would be nice and a nicer, larger towel

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Robin

Convenient location, adorable patio area, and super friendly and helpful staff! Would absolutely recommend if staying in Heraklion.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Margaret

Manos was an excellent host. He went above and beyond expectations.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

patrick

The room was nice and fully equipped and the place is well located

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Mary

We stayed in the Lemon House at this property and enjoyed its historic charm. There are more modern rooms, but this one was more to our preference. Manos was a welcoming and helpful host at this family-owned hotel. His handmade wood/iron furnishings were an added touch.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Kosin

Great hospitality of our host. Wonderful location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Marina

It’s a cute family place on a side of the busy roads. Conv

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Judith

Cosy and personally designed. Very central but quiet. Manos was very helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Danielle

Communication with property was great. It is in a quiet area and walking distance to city centre and port. Public transport options also close by and easy to use. Having access to a washing machine was an added bonus.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Alexa

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Lemon Garden! We had the upstairs room and it was really quiet and comfortable. We didn’t spend a ton of time in the room/at the property as we were only in the area for 2 nights but it was a comfortable place to come back to after days out sight seeing and we loved the kitchen and included dish ware for our breakfasts in the morning. The laundry was handy although be warned there is no dryer so plan accordingly to hang your clothes. We were able to find street parking right close by both days with no issues which was a plus!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2025

Anthony

lovely plants!

Our host Manos was very friendly and helpful. Gave us an excellent recommendation for a wonderful restuarant!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Maria

Great stay

Friendly owner, clean, functional, well-designed and decorated unit with a delightful little garden outside. Centrally located.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Bruce

This is an excellent property with a good size kitchen and apartment sized fridge. The owner met us at the residence and showed us around and helped us find a place to park our rental car. There is lots of free street parking available. The laundry room is a little building inside the courtyard which was very convenient. There is an excellent market less than a five minute walk away and it's an easy walk into Heraklion.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Tony

Excellent location in Heraklion. Easy walk to the center of the city. Courtyard area is beautiful. Manos is a great host. Thank you.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

Karen

The location of Lemon Garden Residence was excellent, very quiet. The room was adequate for a couple. The mattress was firm. We did stay in the small room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Norma

We loved the antiquity of the building and the furnishings in the main bedroom with full size antique bed, linen curtains, a smattering of books to read. The patio with it's many beautiful plants, strong lights, table and chairs led for cozy sitting outside. The espresso machine was nice to have use of. Would I come back? Definitely! Thank you, Manis and family. It was a wonderful stay!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Allie

Our experience here was great. I loved the coffee machine and that there was enough coffee provided for our full 4 day stay. Our host Manos was very helpful and friendly. The residence itself was beautiful and we enjoyed breakfast in the garden every morning. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Keira

Lovely courtyard, lovely and helpful hosts and even a washing machine for laundry while on the road!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Cheyenne

I chose this property because it reminded me of a loved one, and it was perfect. Yes, the shower is small, but I would not trade my stay for a bigger shower or luxury hotel. Manos was very nice as well. He was responsive and recommended some great restaurants. I highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Karin

Great place and Manos is super helpful. Very convenient location. Super clean!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Omarni

Had a great time! Really loved staying here. It was so close to everything

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Elodie

Fantastique !

Un voyage incroyable dans un cocoon de verdure, de calme et de romantisme.
Manos a été aux petits soins avec nous : accueil, disponibilité, conseils vraiment génial ! Je recommande cet endroit très fonctionnel et chaleureux niché au cœur d Heraklion sans le bruit de la ville. Une belle parenthèse en amoureux.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Ramiro

Great service by the property management, and a beautiful apartment. Will definitely come back again.
Thank you Manos for the hospitality 😃

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Sara

Charming and great location!

This was a charming and perfectly located stay for our 3 days in Heraklion. Manos is quick to reply to any questions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Samantha

We loved Lemon Garden! We stayed in the lemon house, it was bigger than we expected and full of amenities. It had so much charm! The outdoor space under the lemon tree was such a lovely place to enjoy a coffee in the morning. The host, Manos, was very quick to reply to our messages, and was absolutely delightful. We would definitely recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Giuseppina

Lemon Garden was terrific

The host was very attentive, the room was very nice, modern and clean. Close to restaurants, old town square. Would recommend this facility highly. It was easy to get immersed in local culture. Would not hesitate to book again! *****

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Katherine

•The Lemon Garden Residence was a lovely place to land when arriving to Heraklion for the first time. Manos, the owner, went above and beyond and showed the most welcoming hospitality. We were able to text him throughout the duration of our stay, for recommendations, help, etc. (He was kind enough to print our tickets for our bus to Chania - just an example of how hospitable he was!) The hotel itself was lovely. We had a beautiful room. The mini fridge came stocked with cold water and fresh fruit Manos had grown on his Organic farm. The AC worked well, the shower was stocked with Korres products, and it felt plenty spacious for two people. Manos provided a map of the local area, with landmark sights and attractions, and gave us recommendations for restaurants and activities. The garden surrounding the rooms was one of our favorite parts - the plants and lemon trees were beautifully curated and cared for. We felt the listing accurately depicts the rooms, but we wanted to share more photos of the garden because it was too beautiful not to! It was conveniently located - a mere 5 minute walk to desirable attractions, shopping, and restaurants, but the hotel itself was located on a quiet street - it felt like the best of both worlds.
•We arrived rather late our first night, but Manos was still happy to meet us, show us our room and the grounds. He recommended a small, local restaurant that was right up the street (turn left when you exit the gate, and it was a favorite.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Amy D.

The host for this cute little apartment was very accommodating and helpful. He made sure we had proper parking and were comfortable. I was unable to figure out the oven and he showed up in two minutes to assist. This place is charming and clean. Would recommend for a smaller party.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Ingrid

Séjour fantastique de 2 nuits au cœur d’Heraklion. Cette résidence, en retrait du tumulte de la ville, est absolument charmante. L’hôte est au petit soin. Nous avons apprécié la bouteille d’eau et le petit déjeuner mis à notre disposition ( café, beurre, confiture, biscottes ).
Un peu difficile d’accès en voiture à cause des travaux. Nous nous sommes garés au Robotic Parking ( 8€ les 24h ) à 5 min à pied.
Je recommande vivement cette pépite !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Emmanuelle

La chambré etait impeccable et très bien située.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

Vivienne

Bien

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Holger

Sehr saubere Unterkunft. Perfekter Service von Manos bei check-in und -out. Unterkunft hatte was man braucht. Garten gepflegt. Und alle in Gehweite zur Innenstadt.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Rosa

The place was excellent, just as we were expecting. Great to stay when traveling alone with kids, it was quiet, safe, clean and within walking distance of almost everything. It was close to a nice public beach, several shops and cultural attractions. Special thanks to Manos for lending us the stroller, it saved our days! Also a plus is the laundry service!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Cheng Pak

Our first time in Crete and..

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2024

rossano

Nessuno alla reception e cancello di ingresso dalla strada pubblica chiuso e senza campanello o altre istruzioni per il check-in. Ho dovuto telefonare e attendere un responsabile per entrare. Mi è stato chiesto il pagamento della stanza che però era già pagata dalla prenotazione on line. Insomma non è neppure un b§b ma solo una stanza privata senza servizi in loco.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Justine

Parfait !

Réservé en dernière minute car notre ancien hôtel était horrible, notre hôte a été d’une efficacité exemplaire.
Sympathique, serviable, au petit soin.
La chambre était propre, décoré avec goût et bien placé.
Je recommande les yeux fermés!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2024

Alejandro

Very well located