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When the pool touches the sea.In front of the beach Antony Quinn danced syrtaki!

When the pool touches the sea.In front of the beach Antony Quinn danced syrtaki!

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Overview of When the pool touches the sea.In front of the beach Antony Quinn danced syrtaki!

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Stavros, Crete
  • Popular LocationStavros Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKalathas Beach7 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)16 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Souda21 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

When the pool touches the sea.In front of the beach Antony Quinn danced syrtaki!

The first sight upon entering this villa is the breathtaking view across the infinity pool into Stavros sea and mountain, famous from the 1964 Oscar nominated film “Zorbas the Greek” with Anthony Quinn. Our villa is the house where Anthony Quinn (Alexis Zorbas) lived in and the beach in front of the villa is the beach where he danced the famous “syrtaki”.
The villa features a infinity edge swimming pool and sunbathing terrace with luxurious high quality sun loungers and umbrellas. Sometimes, especially in the evening is very difficult to distinguish the pool water from the water of the sea… The outdoor seating area, complete with pizza oven, BBQ, bar and lounge area, provides guests with ample space to enjoy outdoor living at its very finest, both day and night, with glamorous lighting illuminating the terraces once evening sets. Surrounded by a luxuriant Mediterranean garden and stoned terraces, its gates will lead you directly into the limpid, translucent waters of Stavro's sea... unless, of course, you prefer the infinity pool and its hydromassage corner!
The patio, filled with climbing plants and geraniums is the perfect place to enjoy breakfasts and lunches on the shaded terrace where the island’s brisk breezes the cool area.
An ideal place for our little ones also where they can enjoy themselves on the playground and the basketball court.
Every year we are trying to improve your staying and we are updating our facilities.
We added a luxurious swing chair with stand and a very comfortable huge chair...It s difficult to describe it, it s better to seat on it.
We also provide a professional ping pong table and a new football table with telescoping steel rods and steel ball bearings.
Step back in time and spend an idyllic holiday experiencing Cretan living from a beautifully restored village house on the historic island of Crete.
The Villa is renting under the special seal of the Greek National Tourism Organization (MHTE no 1042K92003089001, 17/04/2015)

Property manager

Manolis Papadakis and Dimitrios Sfakiotakis

Languages

English, Greek
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in the outside area

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00002289896

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this villa is on the beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Museum of Crete and Limnoupolis Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cave exploring.

What's nearby

  • Stavros Beach - 1 min walk
  • Kalathas Beach - 7 min drive
  • Agia Triada Monastery - 11 min drive
  • Chania Central Market - 17 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Olympic Catering Sa - 12 min drive
  • Κουκουβάγια - 13 min drive
  • Labyrinth - 12 min drive
  • Goody's - 12 min drive
  • Tavern Irene - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is When the pool touches the sea.In front of the beach Antony Quinn danced syrtaki! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at When the pool touches the sea.In front of the beach Antony Quinn danced syrtaki!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at When the pool touches the sea.In front of the beach Antony Quinn danced syrtaki!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is When the pool touches the sea.In front of the beach Antony Quinn danced syrtaki! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chania villa is within a 10-minute walk of Stavros Beach and Archaeological Collection of Stavros Ithaca. Kalathas Beach and Agia Triada Monastery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property and owners / manager
We originally booked during the pandemic and had to change dates. This was done without question. From arriving late at night and having both the owners and manager meet us, everything was perfect. Manolis even came partway through our stay with some sweet and savoury treats! Nothing was too much trouble and I would have no hesitation in recommending this property. It’s about a 25 minute drive to Chania with an abundance of restaurants and the old town and port. A handful of local restaurants within 2 minutes and 2 mini markets just up the road. The outdoor space was superb and the photos don’t do it justice. We loved the basketball and the table tennis and can’t speak highly enough of Dimitrios and Manolis who provided a welcome package and everything we needed for a perfect week in the sun! The beach is literally at the end of the pool, the airport less than 15 minutes away. What more could we have asked for?!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stavros
This is a lovely villa in a great location on a sandy beach. Perfect place for a beach holiday, but with Chania and its many restaurants and bars nearby. The villa couldn't be faulted, and the pool, basketball court and play areas make it a treasure for all the family. Upon arrival the kitchen was stocked with all essentials which was very kind of the owners, Dimitrios and his wife. The manager of the property, Manolis, is a lovely person and was always available and helpful. He and the owners kindly brought over a moussaka and baclava during our stay - we have stayed in many nice villas, but have never had such wonderful treatment. This is a really special place to stay. Nearby there are a couple of good markets for daily needs and there is a big supermarket 10 mins drive away. The local taverna, Irene, is really excellent. The villa and beach are so nice that it was hard to make the decision to go out for a day trip! But if you do, Elaphonisos is an amazing and unique place about 90 mins drive away. However, it's crowded even in September so I can't imagine how full it must get in the peak season. This is a wonderful place for a relaxing holiday, and we will for sure be back in a couple of years.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Almost Perfect
Beautifully restored property with lots of extras like luxury toiletries, fruit basket and groceries, with thick fluffy towels and bathrobes and slippers provided. The house provided everything for a enjoyable time. After a busy year we were seeking privacy and relaxation and found that the uninterrupted view of the beach also meant an uninterrupted view of you. The trees surrounding the garden dining table provided the only natural shade on the beach and unfortunately people flocked to sit under them. You will get lines of people the other side of the glass panels less than 2 feet from the pool. They will stare at you a lot and take your photograph. I personally found this embarrassing but may not be an issue for others. This is obviously outside the control of the owner being a public beach but there was more privacy on the beach than around the pool. The pool is very beautiful but unheated, in fact it was very cold. We found the sea much warmer. If you have young children you should also be aware that its minimum depth was around 4 feet rising very quickly to 6 feet deep. The owner however did provide excellent facilities such as the basket ball court and ping pong table. There is also a wonderful full children’s playground. This is a wonderful property but as the only private villa adjacent to the beach we did feel a bit on display.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
An amazing villa in an amazing location. Thank you to Manolis and the team for a wonderful holiday. Will be back soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

kath h., Wiltshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
What an amazing location. The villa is spectacular and the grounds are out of this world. The villa location is perfect , right in the beach and the pool and garden areas are just wonderful. Manos went out of his way to provide a lot of local information and was available to be contacted any time. There are a number of tavernas within a short walk of the villa which was great for the evenings. Would totally recommend and wouldn’t want to change a thing about the villa and the service provided - wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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Hosted by Manolis Papadakis and Dimitrios Sfakiotakis

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English, Greek
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