Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi

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Note: wooden railings now replaced with aluminium as shown in next photo. .

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4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Plaka, Crete

Almyrida Beach12 min walk
Kalyves Beach13 min drive
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)43 min drive
Marathi Beach49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement Bedroom

1 Double Futon

Ground floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs twin bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bath and shower

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This lovely hillside villa with stunning sea-facing views is on the edge of the popular village of Plaka with a good choice of tavernas and supermarkets in easy strolling distance. It is a short walk downhill to the beach at Almyrida with its lively water sports centre and even more tavernas, bars, shops and hotels.

The villa sleeps six comfortably and the basement games room, can if required, be made up with a further two single beds for a small additional charge.

Sea breezes provide welcome relief from the heat and mosquito screens on all the windows and patio doors provide protection from insects whilst allowing the air to circulate. Fans in the bedrooms and living area keep the villa cool.

On the ground floor there is a large open-plan living/dining area with a terrace overlooking the patio and pool. The well equipped kitchen includes a large fridge, washing machine and dish-washer.

There is a downstairs bedroom with double bed & large shower room with toilet and basin. The accommodation upstairs comprises master bedroom with double bed and guest bedroom with two single beds. The bathroom has an attractive corner bath, large shower, basin and toilet. The basement doubles as a 4th bedroom with a sofa that converts to two single beds.

There is also a table tennis table, TV, and well stocked bookshelves.

There is parking on the private drive. The fruit trees and plants in the large garden plot below attract a variety of birds and beyond that is forestry land.

Regular pool cleaning and maintenance is included in the rental. The pool is just under 10 metres in length and great for keeping fit as well as keeping cool.

Car hire, including airport pick-up, can be easily arranged with local companies based in Almyrida.

The courtyard area provides a shady retreat and houses the purpose built outdoor BBQ.

Property manager

Amanda Aviss

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Open staircases so not good for toddlers

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

Property Registration Number 1042K92003151201

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

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is by the sea. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain biking nearby.

Plaka, Crete

What's nearby

Almyrida Beach - 12 min walk
Koutalas Beach - 7 min drive
Kalyves Beach - 13 min drive
Port of Souda - 19 min drive
Marathi Beach - 49 min drive

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Lagos Taverna - 19 min walk
Platia Café Bar - 5 min walk
Elena Tavern - 7 min drive
Costanita - 13 min walk
Gavalianos Kafenes - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi 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).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

19 Aug 2023

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

Superb villa with stunning views

The villa exceeded our expectations. It is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and the most amazing views of Souda bay. The village of Plaka has a few amazing restaurants and the beach at Almyrida is great especially for younger children.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ron B.

23 Sept 2022

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

Long time coming

Booked in 2019 arrived Sept 22 due to Covid. Villa very well positioned for amazing sunsets and vista across Souda Bay .Short stroll into village to lovley Taverna's well stocked small supermarkets. Good location to explore west of the Island if you can leave beaches of Almyrida and Kalives for a few hours

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

5 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful villa and location.

A lovely comfortable villa in a really nice Greek village- lots of choices of places to eat within a few minutes walk and even more choice in Almyrida. The pool area is great and the view is beautiful. Loads to do nearby if you want to such as water sports, boat hire and the water park nearby is great. The only minor issue is that I knew it didn’t have air con when I booked it but as the weather was particularly hot and humid on some days the fans weren’t really enough. We would definitely come again as there is still so much more we would like to explore.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maro K.

24 Jul 2022

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

Lovely villa

We love western Crete and have stayed in Almyrida a few times. Decided on Plaka this time as villa looked so nice and it was.. Had good communication with owner before and after booking. Villa is spacious and comfortable. All facilities you need for holiday stay. Especially great views of sunset over Almyrida. Hope to visit again soon :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Sept 2020

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

Brilliant

Myself and 3 friends have just got home from an amazing stay in Crete. The villa was very clean and well presented upon arrival and the balcony views out into the bay were stunning. If only we could have stayed for longer as there is so much to do on the island. A brilliant trip from start to finish. Thank you Mandy 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Aviss

We love to travel and now that we are fortunate to be retired we fit in lots of trips all over the world but agree that there is nowhere that beats Crete for value and beauty.

Why they chose this property

We used to have a second home in France but decided to swap it for Crete because the weather is so much better. When we first built in 2002 our kids were still at school and this was the ideal family destination as there is so much to do in the surrounding area. Now they have grown up they still enjoy holidays here and like us never seem to bore of this beautiful part of the world.

What makes this property unique

The stand-out benefit of this villa is its location in the most attractive part of Crete. It is a quick drive from Chania so no time wasted on a long transfer from airport to holiday home. It is great to be able to enjoy the beautiful views of the sea and countryside whilst being only a short stroll from all the facilities of Plaka and Almyrida. You can throw away the car keys at night-time and work your way through the many tavernas and cafes in easy reach without having to worry about driving. If you want to go further afield you will be spoilt for choice.