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Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views

AMA Number 00000546591. This number proves that my rental business is authorised by the Greek Tourist Board.
2 bedroom bungalow villa stands on a wonderful hillside location, a short walk from the historic village of Plaka (see further details). The property boasts amazing views of both Souda Bay & the White Mountains. Due to what this lovely area has to offer, this is an ideal holiday retreat for both couples and families alike. The Villa is also surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, befitting the local area. The roof of the villa, accessed by a side stairway, is an ideal 'suntrap' terrace. Sun loungers etc. are provided. All balconies offer a view of either Souda Bay, the White Mountains, or both! If you are driving, there is private parking outside the villa, which is gated. The outside areas of the house have external lighting, although it is advisable to take a torch as the local roads can be uneven. You can look forward to a fun, relaxing holiday in the sun!

Property manager

Annie Robb

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00000546591

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea Mountain Views Villa
Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea Mountain Views
Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea Mountain Views
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About the neighborhood

Map
Western Crete Greece, Crete

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 13 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Port of Souda - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Marathi Beach - 49 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Thalami - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Almyrida Beach, Art of Living Glass Factory, and Kera. Koutalas Beach and Kalyves Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Ideal Holiday Retreat Offering Sea And Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plaka’s little gem
From the very first time we opened the doors following a night time arrival, we were greeted with stunning views of the white mountains to one side and the bay to the other side. Sit on the roof and you will just enjoy. Beautiful location, peaceful and quiet, and yet just 10 minutes away from the main square. The hill can be quite a challenge for the legs and indeed the car, but we quite enjoyed the keep fit part! Easy to get around and visit some great sights around Western Crete, and also some not so well known places and villages. Just explore and be prepared to be amazed. The owner was excellent and kept us fully informed prior to our trip and was always on hand during our stay. If you like a bit of traditional Greece with a little more you won’t be disappointed with Annie’s Villa.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Fiona L., Cheltenham

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Annie review July 2019 for a family of 5, including my 85 year old mum!
A great villa base for a family holiday with really flexible ‘socialising’ accommodation. The 3rd bed (sofa-bed) in the main open plan kitchen- living area ‘works’ as it’s a decent size but even with the air-con it was a challenge to get it cool enough to sleep ( we did however have temperatures up to 37 degrees). The pool is fab and actually relatively private even though shared with two other villas as everyone respects each other’s space. The best aspect of the villa is the roof terrace where the views of Souda Bay and the White Mountains are magnificent. The local tavernas to eat in Plaka are all great. Creten food is generally fab!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful views, lovely pool and gardene
First time in Crete and this was a great introduction. Fantastic views and sunsets, well equipped and comfortable villa and well placed for trips out. Went to the south coast of the island twice, good road and some nice villages. Loutro and Samaria Gorge were great as were the ruins in Aptera. Aptera Taverna not to be missed for authentic Cretan food. Chania was charming and full of character. Mhad a special m al at Taman restaurant in the back streets. Plaka village and restaurants were fine with lots of fellow Brits enjoying the footie. Annie very helpful with advice and suggestions. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Stunning, peaceful and we'll be back
The pictures do not do the views justice. It really is incredible. The pool and grounds are fabulous, it is well equipped. It was much better than we imagined. The central square at Plaka is lovely, not touristy and has a good selection of tavernas, cafes and 2 shops. One shop the smaller one gets their produce fresh from Chania everyday,the larger one has a cheese and meat counter. To get to the square-at the bottom of the hill, go left, then first right and wind through gorgeous Greek houses to the central square. It is only 5-7 minutes walk and no problems. Some of the restaurants are not in the central square but overlooking the sea, the Sunset (on the road on the way into Almerida) and the Emerald (down a road by the Sunset). Almerida beach is great, we have older kids, who love diving off the rocks etc but if you have young kids to the left is a lovely area that is enclosed by rocks and very safe. The town has lots of restaurants and things to do, with a variety of excursions, boat trips and activities such as canoeing. On the way into Almerida on your left there is a butcher than does great meat for the bbq. We had a car and would recommend it unless all you want to do is relax in and around Plaka, you can walk to Almerida but I would not recommend the return trip uphill in the heat. Another 'up' of having a car is that you can see around the area which is very beautiful. We had a 2 cloudy days, so looked on the Islands weather forecast and got the sun in Balos lagoon and the next day a Falasarna, both are stunning.Boat trips leave from Georgioupilis that look great and on the way there are some very beautiful Greek villages to explore. Aptera is very interesting and Chania is beautiful. What I really enjoyed about this area is that it is not 'tacky', it is typically Greek and not 'touristy'. It has been developed well with no high rise hotels, so it is has style and taster and remains beautiful. Almerida is more developed but even that has no massive overpowering hotels and has charm. Annie has been very helpful answering all questions promptly and even whilst we were there replied very quickly (sorry if I was a pain Annie). Another recommendation I have is that my 17 and 18 year old came with us after a week at Annies we dropped them back at Chania then we did a tour of South and East of Crete, this worked brilliantly. In summary this was one of my top holidays and even though I say I don't return to places, I would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cyrille P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe villa dans un lieu d'exception
Villa très bien situé sur les hauteurs à 5 min en voiture de la plage. Une vue imprenable côté mer et côté terre.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josef H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice week in Plaka
Got so lucky to find this house available!! Have been in crete with our 8-year old son. Booked just some days before check-in!! Pool is fantastic (shared with 2 other houses- nice neighbours -no party people!!!) Communication with Annie uncomplicated and funny!!! Will be back again in 2020...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Guinard E.

Plutôt sympa
Beau logement, belle piscine mais une climation qui ne fonctionnait pas dans la pièce principale, nous avons donc beaucoup souffert de la chaleur. Plus d'eau le dernier jour car nous avions vidé la cuve qui se remplie la nuit. Donc pas de douche. Il manquait aussi un lave vaisselle et un sèche cheveux qui sont pourtant indiqués dans la liste des équipements. Sinon le reste était très bien.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017