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Traditional Stone Village House with Private Pool, Near to Chania and Beaches

Traditional Stone Village House with Private Pool, Near to Chania and Beaches

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Villa Oraia
Private pool
Private pool
Garden
Outdoor dining

Overview of Traditional Stone Village House with Private Pool, Near to Chania and Beaches

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Kefalas, Crete
  • Popular LocationAlmyrida Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalyves Beach24 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeorgioupolis Beach29 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional Stone Village House with Private Pool, Near to Chania and Beaches

Villa Oraia is a charming old stone village house in the village of Kefalas, on the Apokoronas peninsula. Bright and spacious, this stylish house has been tastefully restored in a traditional Cretan style.

The house is nestled in the centre of the village, surrounded by other whitewashed stone houses. It is 10 minutes drive from the beautiful Apokoronas beaches of Almyrida and Kalyves. The village of Kefalas is very quiet and tranquil but has two lovely tavernas and a mini market. It is a wonderful base for summer holidays near to the sea and also for exploring the historic town of Chania, about 30 minutes drive away. The stunning coastline and charming surrounding towns and villages offer a wide range of things to see and do throughout the year.

The house has three bedrooms and is furnished in a simple rustic Greek style, offering a charming and tranquil base during your stay on this beautiful island. The layout is spacious and has an open-plan feel.

Living area: there is a large living room with TV (English channels) and DVD player. The wood burning stove provides extra heat in the winter. The living room leads through a large stone arch to the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped and has an electric oven with a ceramic hob and fridge freezer. There are large doors from the kitchen and dining area that open onto a sunny seating area and garden. To the rear there are doors to a shady courtyard with a table and chairs, perfect for a leisurely breakfast.

Bedrooms: Each of the three bedrooms (two double and one twin) has been simply and thoughtfully decorated in keeping with the traditional feel of the rest of the house. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, which share a shower room. The master bedroom is upstairs and has a super king sized bed. There is further double bedroom with a king-sized bed and a small private balcony. There is also a small utility area with a washing machine and access to a large roof terrace that wraps around the rear of the building. Downstairs there is a bathroom with an en suite bathroom and shower.

Garden: At the front of the house, the Mediterranean garden is sunny and secluded and has a lovely private swimming pool (3m x 5m). There is a shady courtyard with a further seating area to the rear of the house. There is also a large roof terrace with views over the White Mountains.

There is s small parking area at the house and also parking on the road outside the house on a quiet village road.

ESL number 1047995.001

Property manager

Emma and David Mann

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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 allowed: in designated areas

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

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 vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Agios Nikolaos Fort and Ancient City of Aptera are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Kefalas, Crete

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 16 min drive
  • Lake Kournas - 18 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach - 24 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 25 min drive
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Platia Café Bar - 10 min drive
  • Καφφε Μαρέντη - 6 min drive
  • Costanita - 8 min drive
  • Titos - 10 min drive
  • Gavalianos Kafenes - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jocelyne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Agréable séjour
Séjour agréable mais la semaine où nous étions était pluvieuse et ressenti humide dans la maison. Pas d’accueil physique . Voisinage peu communicant et pas très agréable .Petite piscine sympa mais que nous n’avons pas utilisée du fait du mauvais temps. Terrasse agréable pour le petit déjeuner . Environs appréciables notamment Vamos avec une taverne à recommander (I Sterna Tou Mploumosifi).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belle maison ! Joli petit village typique avec des tavernes pour goûter la cuisine crétoise !
La location était agréable décorée avec beaucoup de goût ! Très confortable !
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Françoise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable
Maison agréable avec plusieurs espaces extérieurs pour lire ou se reposer au soleil ou à l’ombre, chambres confortables piscine très appréciable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

pascale i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belle maison dans un très agréable village
Beaucoup de charme dans cette maison au calme où nous avons séjourné trois semaines Tous les espaces extérieurs et intérieurs sont propices à de belles vacances
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kasia G., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a great location
This is a perfect house in a great location. The house is beautiful and very comfortable - with super comfy beds, AC in the main two bedrooms and different outside seating areas (the patio at the back of the house is a perfect spot for breakfast and morning coffee, as it's shaded and cool). The layout of the house was also perfect for us - with two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and the third bedroom with en suite downstairs. It was ideal for our family of four + grandparents who came with us. We also loved the location - the village of Kefalas is absolutely perfect. It's quiet and far enough from the noisy touristy areas, but at the same time it has three lovely tavernas and two little shops, so it's super convenient and lively enough. You can walk to the shop in the morning to get your fresh bread and then go out for a lovely dinner in the evening. Emma was also super responsive and made us feel welcome with a complimentary bottle of wine and water waiting for us in the fridge. :-) We can't wait to be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Emma and David Mann

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish
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