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

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. .
Exterior
Ground floor terrace.
Pool terrace
Pool

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Plaka, Crete
  • Popular LocationAlmyrida Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKalyves Beach13 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)43 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarathi Beach49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement Bedroom

Ground floor Bedroom

Upstairs double bedroom

Upstairs twin bedroom

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

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

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

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Beautiful villa with private pool and terrace
Ekklisies Tria Large Private Pool, A/C, WiFi
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
9.8 out of 10, (37 reviews)
Ekklisies Tria Large Private Pool, A/C, WiFi

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

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
Onsite 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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation 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. Traveling 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.
Map
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

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 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

Reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

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.

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

laurence d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
magnifique maison
la maison est conforme à la description voire mieux les pièces sont spacieuses, propres, bien aménagées les différents niveaux et terrasses permettent d'avoir de l'intimité et de la tranquillité même avec deux familles presentes . La piscine est top
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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.

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

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Aviss

Host profile image
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.

Languages:

English, French
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