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Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m.

Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m.

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Overview of Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Chania
  • Popular LocationPlatanias Square4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlatanias Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationAgia Marina Beach14 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Sofa Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m.

Villa Athinais is a brand new luxury villa 200sqm which is located in the tranquil village of Gerani, 15km west of the city of Chania. Following a small road up to the top of a hill this stylishly decorated modern holiday villa is located away from the crowds, offering stunning & amazing views of the Cretan Sea and the mountains. The villa is built in maisonette style in three levels, in a plot of 3.500 sqm private land, surrounded by olive &orange trees, flowers and beautiful gardens.
The property offers extreme privacy and peaceful and its ideal for families with children,group of friends , the perfect escape!
The accomodation is bright and spacious, very attractively decorated and furnished to a high standar.Villa Athinais offers guests all the necessary amenities for a memorable stay in one of the most tourist locations in the area of Crete.
Villa Athinais has 3 comfortable bedrooms on the top floor with en suite bathrooms and a luxury studio with fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room with sofa bed and a luxurious bathroom with jacuzzi on the lowest level. The Villa can comfortably accomodate up to 8 quests (6 adults & 2 children).

Villa Athinais accomodation:

Ground floor: luxury studio with fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room with sofa bed, luxurious bathroom with Jacuzzi, internet corner, library ,mini gym and play area for children.

First floor: Fully equipped modern kitchen, dining room for 8 persons, open-plan living room with fireplace, large veranda fully furnished, ideal for day and evening casual relaxation.

Second floor: Three air-conditioned bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, fabrics and furniture all decorated in colorful, soft and romantic tones, modern paintings. A master bedroom with king size bed and a bedroom with double bed, share a common spacious shaded balcony with furniture, offering panoramic and incredible views over the Cretan sea and the mountains of Lefka Ori.
The third bedroom, decorated with vivid colors in orange and beige, has also a double bed and en-suite bathroom. It enjoys its own private veranda with unique view.

All rooms have large balconies overlooking the sea and the heavenly gardens which are illuminated at night creating a special romantic and idyllic atmosphere.


Outdoor: Among lush gardens, exotic plants and vibrant roses the swimming pool and the kid’s pool completely in privacy. Umbrellas & sun chairs, shower, barbeque area with outdoor dining table, grassy ground and playground for kids. A private parking place is also available.
The pool can be heated at the begging & at the end of the season (optional), with the extra charge of 60 euro per day.

Outside area: This holiday villa has large outdoor living areas,shaded fully furnished verandas facing to the pool and the sea and a spacious dining area pergola close to the barbecue.
Swimming pool and kids pool, umbrellas and sunchairs, grassy ground and shower, pool towels also are provided.
There's parking for two or three cars along the side of the house.

Property manager

Mary Fyntikaki

Languages

English, German, Greek, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1042K91002902301

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

Platanias

Located in Platanias, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 Platanias Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Limnoupolis Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Kissamos Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Platanias Square - 4 min drive
  • Platanias Beach - 8 min drive
  • Máleme Beach - 8 min drive
  • Agia Marina Beach - 14 min drive
  • Stalos Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tequila - 14 min walk
  • Wave Restaurant Maleme - 5 min drive
  • Gerani beach - 3 min drive
  • Rooftop Bar - 3 min drive
  • Las Americas Platanias - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal location! Quiet Family Villa up to 10pax, with Priv. Heated Pool 50 sq.m. located?

This family-friendly Platanias villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Máleme Beach, Platanias Beach and Platanias Square. War Shelter of Platanias is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Lovely villa with fantastic views
The villa was exactly as pictured in the numerous photos on the web site. It was very clean on arrival, and cleaned every 5 days with fresh bed linen and towels. The villa is very well equipped, including all the kitchen / washing / cleaning basics that are often not provided in other villas. The owner Mary was lovely and very helpful. She provided a nice range of essential food products upon arrival, together with some non-essential cake, chocolate and wine! The bedrooms are a reasonable size, and there is plenty of storage space in each of them for clothes. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. The downside of this is the fact that they are consequently small, particularly the shower cubicles. There is a very large bathroom in the basement with a jacuzzi style bath, but no shower. The villa is in a very quiet and private position, with fantastic views of both the sea and the mountains (still snow capped when we were there). It is close to all the beach resorts of that part of Crete, and Chania is a very easy drive away (about 15 mins in low season). There is fast wifi (about 15 mbps) which is still not that common in a lot of properties. The TVs are standard flatscreen with the usual international selection of satellite TV stations. If you want any kind of smart TV functionality you should bring your own streaming box and connect it in via the wifi. This worked really well for us on wet days, with Netflix saving both us and the children! Don't let the lack of reviews on HomeAway put you off booking this villa. It can be booked through lots of different web sites, each with their own review system. The villa seems to be consistently booked in the peak season, and we saw a visitor book with at least 50 positive entries in it over the last 6 years. In summary, we were very happy with this villa and would not hesitate to stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Peter S.

Relaxing under the Cretan sun !
We (4 adults) enjoyed our week at the house. The owner Mary is very friendly and puts a lot of effort in making our holiday as comfortable as possible. On arrival there was wine, fruits and a great homemade chocolate cake. The house itself ? One of the best we have ever rented. A very large pool and garden with indeed extreme privacy. In the house lots of space and enough bathrooms. The house is well maintained and very clean ! So a house we can recommend to everyone who would like to spend some time on beautiful Crete !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Roy H.

Better than we were expecting!
Many have already commented on the views, the quality of the house and the wonderful hospitality of the owners, all of which is very true. Let me add a few additional comments. The property itself is set in the middle of olive and orange trees and there are no neighbors nearby. If you are looking for someplace quiet and away from everyone, this is your house. The landscaping of the property is also exceptional. Roses and flowers are everywhere and while the views from far away are exceptional, so are those closer to home. My kids loved exploring the grounds. While the house is secluded, it does not take long (5 - 7 minutes by car) to find yourself in the town of Plantanias, which is lined with hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and shops. We went a bit late in the season when it was not very busy, but the weather was still great (Thanks Mary for that). I would recommend this house to anyone looking to stay in Crete. It is centrally located and easy to get to whatever you are looking for. The beach at Falasarna (Phalasarna) was fantastic as was the Samaria Gorge, although I couldn't imagine going there during the season. The crowds would be maddening. We hope to come back to this house. It was a perfect get away and we hated leaving. Roy, Linda, Alexandra and Olivia
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Perfect Vacations.
Villa Athanais is by far the most memorable vacation spot we have ever been to. The house is beautiful, modern, furnished, spacious and its location gives it a breathtaking view of the Cretan seaside on the north, and mountain range on the south. you can wake up in the he morning and watch the sunrise while eating fresh eggs, vegetables, pastries, etc, brought to you daily by the kind and generous family who owns the house. Though I would always recommend renting a car whenever going on vacation in such a remote area as Crete! the house itself is in walking distance for healthy children and adults (not all elderly folks) from the village of Gerani and slightly further to the town center. The Cretan food is delicious and the taverna down the hill from the villa (though with a limited menu) is a really good place to have homemade lunch or supper at very affordable prices. It would also be important to mention that we had brought our 2 year old child with us and found that ( apart from the staircases) the house was very well equipped for children and babies. Cot, play areas, toys, etc. All in all we had an extremely enjoyable stay in Crete thanks to the Fintikaki family and their wonderful villa. We definitely recommend it to everyone going to Crete! Thanks a lot Mary and to your wonderful family For the cookies and cake! cheers! Mattheo , Zoe and Rico Pichette.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

DAVID A., SMETHWICK WEST MIDLANDS

Stunning place lovely Family
A beautiful house of very high standard, all equipment one could need.Lovely swimming pool, well maintained. Views were exceptional, only matched by the kindness of the owners. We enjoyed it very much and would highly recommend.

About the host

Hosted by Mary Fyntikaki

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Hi, I am Mary and with my husband Giannis,we own this family villa.
I was born and grew up at this beautiful village and it is a really pleasure for us to have this home which we can offer for your holidays.
We take care of our guests personally and we just love making things for you.
We have three children, Manos and Stelios are our 'assistants' at the villa, and little Athina-Maria she is just 6yrs. In fact the name of the villa came from her name -'Athinais'.

Why they chose this property

This land was a gift from my parents and we took the decision to built this house because we love this area and the stunning views from the mountains to the sea. The villa is in the most fantastic location tucked away on the outskirts of the village. It was a really hard work but finally it was worth all the time and effort! You can also read the reviews from our past guests!
The village of Gerani is still very unspoilt and tranquil and it's a great place to come and relax.
Athinais Villa works really well for families with small children as also for honeymoon couples!

What makes this property unique

Unique & romantic location!
The views are stunning, the place is very tranquil, yet close enough to civilisation to make it perfectly located for all modern amenities.

Languages:

English, German, Italian, Greek
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