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Villa Aloni is located in an amazing area at the Cretan countryside, providing total tranquility and relaxation. The villa is settled in an olive grove, offering magnificent views and combining all elements for an unforgettable vacation.
The villa itself although provides totally privacy, is very convenient located very close to Asi Gonia village, less than a kilometre away from a super market, a cafe and a taverna.
To make things even better, the villa is set in 400 m2 private grounds and features a 42 m2 private swimming pool, 1.2-1.4 meters deep with a special children’s compartment, 0.5 meters deep. Enjoy yourselves laying on the sun beds by the pool on the terrace, or read your favourite book under the shade of the umbrellas.
Next to the pool terrace our guest’s will have the chance to live the experience of al fresco dining, as the villa provides BBQ facilities and outdoor dining area. Nothing better than having your meals while breathing the fresh air while tasting local delicacies.
For endless hours of fun and relaxation, engage in an exciting game and master your ping pong skills, on the available outdoor ping - pong table.
What’s more, right next to the Villa, there’s a garden with home grown, seasonal vegetables, where our guests are free to hand-pick everything they need for their salads and meals!
Ground Floor
As you enter yourselves from the main entrance, you will find yourselves at the tastefully decorated living room area. Carefully selected furniture and decorations in light colours will surely make you feel as home. The living room creates a cosy atmosphere where the whole family can gather. Furthermore this area features a flat screen Smart TV 40’, where you can watch your favourite films or enjoy your music.
Next to the comfortable living room, there is an open plan, fully equipped kitchen with Inox electrical appliances making it perfect for self catering meals, the days you wish to stay at the villa and enjoy the facilities ad breath taking views the property has to offer.
As Villa Aloni is a ground floor property, all 4 bedrooms are located on the same level. Two of the bedrooms feature one double bed each, as well as an en-suite bathroom with a hydromassage shower. The remaining two bedrooms feature two single beds each. A family bathroom with a glass shower cabin will be at your disposal! Eight guests can be comfortably accommodated in the 4 bedrooms of the villa and an extra guest can sleep on the sofa bed in the living room, making the villa an ideal choice for big families or group of friends.
Last but not least the Villa can host your wedding at the terrace and there is also a church close to it.
Practicalities:
-Welcome basket included and a traditional meal courtesy of the owner.
-High quality towels, Sealy Mattresses, bath towels, pool towels, linens, covers are provided.
-Bathroom amenities.
-Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days.
-Pool and garden cleaning once per week .
-Baby cot and high chair available upon request.
-Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
-Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa.
-BBQ facilities
-40’ Smart flat screen TV in the living room and 32’ TV in each bedrooms.
-Bluetooth Dock speakers. Games (Board Games, Dice, Cards, Backgammon, Chess) are also available!
-The whole outdoor area is fenced and has a private entrance, offering 100% privacy to our guests.
-Pre stock service available
-24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
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Location Overview:
Villa Aloni is located in the very heart of the Cretan country side, near a beautiful rural village! The traditional village of Asi Gonia is less than a kilometre away and is a beautiful village where shopping facilities for everyday's necessities can be found , providing butcher, bakery, grocery shop, mini market and tavern. A beautiful sandy beach can be also found at a distance of 30 minutes, Episkopi beach, with local bars & restaurants, equipped with sun beds and parasols, ready to welcome you in its clear blue water! However, there are many beautiful beaches all over the island catering all needs - busy, secluded, whatever you are looking for, you won't have far to go.
Last but not least, you should absolutely visit Argiroupoli, which is conveniently located at a 20 minutes distance away from the villa. It is a traditional village with a long heritage of history! You can happily spend a whole day in Argyroupolis. You can easily do ecological shopping, dine on wonderfully fresh trout and, above all, experience at first-hand how many a Cretan village today was once a town of much greater significance in antiquity and the Middle Ages.
Out & About
Super Market, Cafe & Restaurant: 950 meters
Episkopi Beach: 15 km
Rethymno Port & Town: 30 km
Chania International Airport: 65 km
Heraklion International Airport: 110 km
Car rental is essential to explore the area and unique beach locations!