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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 )
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.

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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