Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Western Crete Greece, Crete

Almyrida Beach12 min walk
Kalyves Beach13 min drive
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)32 min drive
Marathi Beach49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

AMA Number 00000546591. This number proves that my rental business is authorised by the Greek Tourist Board.
2 bedroom bungalow villa stands on a wonderful hillside location, a short walk from the historic village of Plaka (see further details). The property boasts amazing views of both Souda Bay & the White Mountains. Due to what this lovely area has to offer, this is an ideal holiday retreat for both couples and families alike. The Villa is also surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, befitting the local area. The roof of the villa, accessed by a side stairway, is an ideal 'suntrap' terrace. Sun loungers etc. are provided. All balconies offer a view of either Souda Bay, the White Mountains, or both! If you are driving, there is private parking outside the villa, which is gated. The outside areas of the house have external lighting, although it is advisable to take a torch as the local roads can be uneven. You can look forward to a fun, relaxing holiday in the sun!

Property manager

Annie Robb

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 00000546591

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Chania Central Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and cave exploring nearby.

What's nearby

Almyrida Beach - 12 min walk
Koutalas Beach - 6 min drive
Kalyves Beach - 13 min drive
Port of Souda - 18 min drive
Marathi Beach - 49 min drive

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

Lagos Taverna - 19 min walk
Platia Café Bar - 1 min walk
Elena Tavern - 7 min drive
Costanita - 12 min walk
Gavalianos Kafenes - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Almyrida Beach, Art of Living Glass Factory and Kera. Koutalas Beach and Kalyves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

DAVE M.

25 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plaka’s little gem

From the very first time we opened the doors following a night time arrival, we were greeted with stunning views of the white mountains to one side and the bay to the other side. Sit on the roof and you will just enjoy. Beautiful location, peaceful and quiet, and yet just 10 minutes away from the main square. The hill can be quite a challenge for the legs and indeed the car, but we quite enjoyed the keep fit part! Easy to get around and visit some great sights around Western Crete, and also some not so well known places and villages. Just explore and be prepared to be amazed. The owner was excellent and kept us fully informed prior to our trip and was always on hand during our stay. If you like a bit of traditional Greece with a little more you won’t be disappointed with Annie’s Villa.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Fiona L., Cheltenham

27 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Annie review July 2019 for a family of 5, including my 85 year old mum!

A great villa base for a family holiday with really flexible ‘socialising’ accommodation. The 3rd bed (sofa-bed) in the main open plan kitchen- living area ‘works’ as it’s a decent size but even with the air-con it was a challenge to get it cool enough to sleep ( we did however have temperatures up to 37 degrees). The pool is fab and actually relatively private even though shared with two other villas as everyone respects each other’s space. The best aspect of the villa is the roof terrace where the views of Souda Bay and the White Mountains are magnificent. The local tavernas to eat in Plaka are all great. Creten food is generally fab!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Jun 2018

Wonderful views, lovely pool and gardene

First time in Crete and this was a great introduction. Fantastic views and sunsets, well equipped and comfortable villa and well placed for trips out. Went to the south coast of the island twice, good road and some nice villages. Loutro and Samaria Gorge were great as were the ruins in Aptera. Aptera Taverna not to be missed for authentic Cretan food. Chania was charming and full of character. Mhad a special m al at Taman restaurant in the back streets. Plaka village and restaurants were fine with lots of fellow Brits enjoying the footie. Annie very helpful with advice and suggestions. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

15 Aug 2017

Stunning, peaceful and we'll be back

The pictures do not do the views justice. It really is incredible. The pool and grounds are fabulous, it is well equipped. It was much better than we imagined. The central square at Plaka is lovely, not touristy and has a good selection of tavernas, cafes and 2 shops. One shop the smaller one gets their produce fresh from Chania everyday,the larger one has a cheese and meat counter. To get to the square-at the bottom of the hill, go left, then first right and wind through gorgeous Greek houses to the central square. It is only 5-7 minutes walk and no problems. Some of the restaurants are not in the central square but overlooking the sea, the Sunset (on the road on the way into Almerida) and the Emerald (down a road by the Sunset). Almerida beach is great, we have older kids, who love diving off the rocks etc but if you have young kids to the left is a lovely area that is enclosed by rocks and very safe. The town has lots of restaurants and things to do, with a variety of excursions, boat trips and activities such as canoeing. On the way into Almerida on your left there is a butcher than does great meat for the bbq. We had a car and would recommend it unless all you want to do is relax in and around Plaka, you can walk to Almerida but I would not recommend the return trip uphill in the heat. Another 'up' of having a car is that you can see around the area which is very beautiful. We had a 2 cloudy days, so looked on the Islands weather forecast and got the sun in Balos lagoon and the next day a Falasarna, both are stunning.Boat trips leave from Georgioupilis that look great and on the way there are some very beautiful Greek villages to explore. Aptera is very interesting and Chania is beautiful. What I really enjoyed about this area is that it is not 'tacky', it is typically Greek and not 'touristy'. It has been developed well with no high rise hotels, so it is has style and taster and remains beautiful. Almerida is more developed but even that has no massive overpowering hotels and has charm. Annie has been very helpful answering all questions promptly and even whilst we were there replied very quickly (sorry if I was a pain Annie). Another recommendation I have is that my 17 and 18 year old came with us after a week at Annies we dropped them back at Chania then we did a tour of South and East of Crete, this worked brilliantly. In summary this was one of my top holidays and even though I say I don't return to places, I would definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kaye S.

17 Sept 2015

Fabulous holiday! Annie is the best owner

Fabulous sceneryfrom villa, local beach really beautiful A truly lovely holiday. The owner, Annie was outstanding with quick communication and so helpful. Thanks Annie's!

About the host

Hosted by Annie Robb

We love Crete and in 2003 took the plunge to buy this property. The build was completed in June '04 and we went out with our 7 wk old son to take ownership of it. We have been coming out at least once every year since then. We didn't rent it out for a number of years as we wanted to get EOT. We take any feedback given seriously, and have updated the villa as guests have suggested. This year we are particularly pleased with how it looks and the facilities it offers. The town square (well triangle) of Plaka is a few minutes walk away and the centre was used for filming part of Fiddlers on the Roof, it is a wonderful blend of old and new and still retains traditional Cretan character. Almerida and Kalyves are also close by for the beach, and cool tavernas and bars. Heaven!

Why they chose this property

The views from this property are amazing, from the front balcony you look over the beautiful blue sea, and to the left of the property are the wonderful white mountains, snow capped, depending on the time of year. So whichever preference you can have both sea and mountain views. We fell in love with the location too, close enough to walk to the wonderful Plaka "square", and its bars and restaurants, but also far enough away to have some privacy.

What makes this property unique

Although the property is a bungalow, the whole of the roof is tiled - accessed via some stairs to the right of the property, and it is a perfect sun trap. We put a pergola and furniture up there too, and solar lights to enjoy in the evening. The pool area is just beautiful too, as are the landscaped gardens. Even in the hot sun, as it is in Pano Plaka (upper) there is generally a lovely breeze to cool you down (alhough the Villa itself does have air con).