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RENT A VILLA ON CRETE! Crete is the largest and most diverse island in the Aegean and offers an abundance of
captivating qualities...world-class tourist facilities on parts of the island, with
secluded Aegean Coves and quaint villages on others...thriving little
traditional fishing
villages, bustling Iraklion (the birthplace of of beloved Nikos Kazantzakis),
and the historic and beautiful Venetian ports of Chania and Rethmynon ...classic villages in the interior of the
island where life meanders on as it has for centuries...mile-long stretches of sandy
beaches with plentiful water sports and tavernas...or terrific hiking to your
own private beaches...choose one of our lovely villa rentals on Crete and make
it your holiday home while you
explore all of this enchanting island. Chania & Northwest Crete
- the most enticing area of the island and holiday rental homes are
sprinkled along the beautiful northwestern coast, particularly around the
charming historic Venetian port of Chania with its lovely waterfront promenade.
For children, there are four water parks on Crete and for outdoorsmen,
some of Europe's best nature trails and hiking, along with many fine beaches
and historical sites and ruins. The largest cities of Crete are Heraklion, Chania, Rethmynon and Aghios
Nikolaos, all are located on the northern coast. Discover the virtually
unvisited southern coast of Crete that offers quiet beaches and easy
access to rugged mountain hikes and the famous Samaria Gorge, Europe's
deepest canyon. Being the furthest south of Greece's islands, Crete has a
longer sun and swimming season where you can generally expect to take
comfortable swims from May through October and often during most of the
year.
Below please find a selection
of our villa rentals on Crete, for more Crete
holiday rentals, please email us as we have others, or view our online
villas: VILLA SEARCH PAGE
Villa Daratso
5 bedroom, an exclusive luxury air conditioned villa, private pool, in a village, and near Chania
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Chania area: Villa Daratso, sleeps 10, is an elegant new luxury villa
conveniently located in the village of Daratso, just 3 miles from the
center of Chania with a charming Venetian port, outdoor cafes,
restaurants and nightlife. The villa is within easy reach of the sandy
beaches of western Crete. Built in an exclusive style, with upscale
architecture. On the top of a hill, the luxury villa has five
semi-levels. The beautiful private pool is surrounded by a lush garden
with views of the town and sea. A series of terraces lead up the hilly
landscape to the house and pool. The large pool is divided into two
sections, a circular shallow jacuzzi whose water cascades into the
larger deeper section. The poolside and garden have both shady areas and
sunlight, as well infinite views. INTERIOR: The living and dining areas
combine simplicity and splendor. The 5 bedrooms have total privacy from
each other due to the design of the villa. The first master bedroom has
a king size bed, jacuzzi tub, and spectacular view. The second master
bedroom has a queen size bed, shower room, sitting area, with a large
terrace with breathtaking views. There are 2 other bedrooms that each
have 2 twin beds, and share a full bathroom. The fifth bedroom is a
guest suite with its own kitchenette and bathroom. The villa has a gym
including a treadmill and multi-gym that opens out to the garden and
poolside. The villa has air-conditioning throughout (included in the
rent). LOCATION: 50 meters from the main square of Daratso with
mini-market and cafe and 150 meters from supermarket and more cafes/tavernas.
Daily maid service included. Air-conditioning and central heating, Gym
on premises, Home cinema, Wi-Fi Internet Connection, Satellite, 42` flat
screen TV and DVD, Gas BBQ, Washer and dryer. Extra: Concierge
service. Groceries, fresh bread, produce, and alcohol beverages can be
delivered. chef service, personal trainers, yoga, tai chi, martial arts,
dance instructors, can be requested. Inquire for rates for groups less
than 6 people.. |
Villa Deka (Near
Chania, on the Akrotiri peninsula, overlooking gulf of Souda
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6 bedroom 6 bath, Sleeps 12
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Deka Villa, 6 bedroom, with 6
en suite bathrooms, This Crete villa, with two detached buildings,
interconnecting, each 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, sleeping 12 people, is set
on a prime location, and a short walk to the beach, and overlooking the
gulf of Souda and the mountains beyond. Just a short walk to fine sandy
beach, minutes from Chania airport and short drive to Chania`s Venetian
harbor. The villa has been designed with impeccable
taste and excellent standard of comfort, and with verandahs and sitting
out areas. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathroom and verandahs. On each floor there is a large open plan
kitchen, with dining room and lounge with fireplace. Equipment: Washing
machine, Amenities also include Air-Conditioning and TV in living rooms,
CD player and telephone. Maid service weekly. The spacious patios with eating out facilities, surrounding
gardens, large swimming pool (with separate children’s end) and sunbathing
terraces ensure of a relaxing and pleasant stay. When available, 3
bedroom apartment only can be rented then sharing the pool. Inquire for availability. Location; on the Akrotiri peninsula, on a
prime waterfront location with majestic views to the surrounding sea, the
landscape of Crete`s coast and hillsides, filled with flowers and herbs.
17km away from the city center, 6km from Chania airport. The Loutraki
beach is at 200m, through a path. Popular Marathi beach, where
several fine tavernas can be found, is about 1,5km. Mini markets at the
village of Sternes, 3km and larger super market 8km.In Chania town, that are many restaurants,
cafes, shops and night entertainment. In just a few minutes, fine beaches,
villages and the Venetian harbor of Chania are yours to enjoy. Car hire is
recommended.
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Villa Apokoronou
Apokoronou Penisula
6 bedrooms 6 bath, with private pool, sleeps 12
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Villa
with 6 bedrooms, 6 en-suite shower/bath rooms, 1 WC, sleeps 12.
Interior: the main entrance leads into an open plan living area. To one
side, a comfortable sitting room with a large fireplace set in an
attractive wall of local stone, plus a massive picture window to make
the most of the views down the valley. At the far end of the living
area, a breakfast bar separates the superb fitted kitchen, with an
abundance of work surfaces, including dishwasher, microwave and espresso
machine. guest WC, washing machine. The formal dining room, set between
the kitchen and sitting area, has its own large picture window with
views over the village to the mountains with a C.D. Hi-Fi system. Doors
from here and the kitchen, open onto a covered terrace, with a large
marble topped patio table for informal meals and steps lead down to the
beautiful 9m x 5m pool, with a Jacuzzi in one corner, plus adjoining
children’s pool. Below the living area at pool level and with their own
entrance doors are two further spacious twin bedrooms, without air
conditioning, but both with en-suite shower rooms. One has its own
covered terrace overlooking the barbecue area, whilst the other faces
towards the entrance driveway and is furnished with sofa beds as a day
room, ideal perhaps for teenagers needing their own space! On the upper
two floors, all four bedrooms have the bonus of air-conditioning and
en-suite facilities as well as French windows to their own individual
terraces, complete with patio furniture and sea or mountain views. Three
of these bedrooms have twin beds matrimonial style with en-suite shower
rooms, whilst the master bedroom has a large double bed and an en-suite
WC and wash hand basin with a hydro massage bath, in a corner of the
bedroom. Gavalochori, in the centre of the scenic Apokoronou Penisula,
3.5 km inland from Almirida and at the end of a green and wooded valley
leading down to the sea, the beguiling little village of Gavalohori has
enjoyed something of a renaissance and the village has a pleasant air of
both rural charm and prosperity. It has a bakery, 3 small mini-markets
and several tavernas so of an evening, there’s always the option to wine
and dine locally and stroll home under the stars. Rent shown is for 12
people in High season. Inquire for rates for off season and for less
people. |
Villa Tavron
5 bedroom 5 bathroom, sleeps up to 12, in a rural village 10 minute drive to
beach, 25 minute drive to Chania
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Large
hilltop villa with great sea and mountain views. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths,
sleeps up to 12, (10 minutes drive to Tavronitis and beach-side tavernas)
Enjoy panoramic views, while enjoying the peace and tranquillity. Set on
the hilltop above the small rural village of Polimarchi, this recently
built 3 storey villa, has the classical lines of a 19th century Cretan
manor house. Spacious patio areas The 8m x 5m pool incorporates a
children’s pool and Jacuzzi and is bordered by lawns, and there is a
huge covered barbecue area. The porticoed main entrance door leads into
a spacious L shaped, open plan living area, with a large fireplace in
one corner, plus 2 generous sofas and easy chairs grouped around a large
coffee table. Beyond the sitting area is a formal dining area, whilst to
one side is a very well equipped kitchen with a further dining table &
chairs, plus fridge-freezer, electric cooker with ceramic hob,
microwave, dish washer and ample cupboards for storage. Guest WC,
washing machine. There are a total of 5 (air conditioned) bedrooms
(include 3 twins and 2 doubles) all with en-suite facilities, including
2 turbo massage baths and 2 turbo massage showers. All bedrooms have a
satellite TV as well as a DVD player and all have terraces or balconies
with patio table and comfortable director’s chairs. Two of the twin
bedrooms are particularly spacious and have additional, small single
beds suitable for children. There are 2 doubles and 1 twin/triple at
first floor level and a further twin/triple on the ground floor which
has a shower room suitable for wheel chair use. At lower ground floor
level there is a twin bedroom with en suite turbo massage shower. This
bedroom has sliding patio doors to a quiet terrace and lawn area to the
side of the property. Also at this level is the spacious games room and
gym, presently equipped with a pool table, exercise bike and treadmill.
In the quiet, warm darkness of the night, the villa, pool and gardens
are subtly stage lit and hillside villages near and far slowly
materialize like small clusters of diamonds. 5 minutes drive from the
baker in Tavronitis via ‘the short cut’ it’s always possible to have
fresh bread for breakfast or even an early morning swim in the sea. Via
the new highway - Platanyas 15 minute drive away, and Chania, 25 minute
drive. **Rents Tuesday to Tuesday. |
Villa Venetto
5 bedroom villa, Sleeps up to 9
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| Crete. Spacious (4,800 sq. ft.)
villa with 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms, in a typical inland Crete village. It is
set on a property of 600 sqm, closed-in by high stone walls, with tiled
courtyard, a small freshwater swimming pool, large rooms and terraces, and
Jacuzzi/whirlpool. 2 storey Venetian style villa surrounded by charming
pathways paved with cobblestones, and located in the heart of the
traditional village of Maroulas, near Platanias village and Rethymnon city,
just a short drive away from the beach. The yard is tiled with cobblestones
and decorated with ceramic containers, with freshwater swimming pool
(approx. 5x4m, 1.70 depth) and a sitting area for 6 persons under the shade
of a lemon tree. From the yard there is access to the main house as well as
the guest room, which has a double bed and a small WC/bath (entrance and
exit of the guest room is via the yard only). The entrance to the main house
is via a covered patio, with a marble table (7 chairs) and a sink. The
arched door opens onto a large open-plan area comprising of a dining area
for 10 persons, separated from the kitchen by a marble counter. (A side door
lead to a double bedroom which exits onto an open courtyard, housing a
Jacuzzi whirlpool for 6-7 persons; the courtyard is also accessible directly
from the dining room). Further inside there is a small sitting area with
hi-fi and satellite TV. The main sitting room features bamboo furniture, a
fireplace, and a small study with antique furniture. A corridor and few
steps lead to the rest of the house. Straight and on the left there is a
WC/shower recess, a laundry room with washing machine and dryer and a
staircase that leads to the first floor. There is a small playground under
the staircase and by its side there is exit onto the sun terrace: partly
shaded by pergola, the sun terrace features outdoor furniture and distant
view over the village of Maroulas to the sea. The first floor of the
manor houses the master double bedroom with 4 windows (some with sea view),
fireplace and en suite WC/bath, a small double bedroom with window
overlooking the sun terrace and a single bedroom with built-in bed, sofa bed
and 1 children bed accessible by ladder. French doors open onto the sun
terrace. The two latter bedrooms share a WC/bath. All bedrooms are
air-conditioned. Parking for 1 car outside the property. Distances 200m from
the local centre, 2kms from the village of Platanias, 8 kms from Rethymnon,
2kms from the nearest sandy beach. Air-conditioned bedrooms, Baby-cot,
Television, VCR, Washing Machine. Many interesting places to visit in the
area, including the lovely city of Rethymnon and the picturesque little
village of Margarites, known for its traditional pottery manufacture, with 3
tavernas and Greek cafes. 2 km to Platanias. Airports: Heraklion 80 km,
Chania 70 km. |
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