Luxury Stone Built Villa with Private Pool - Maid Service



Villa Athina Pool

Summary


Name:

Villa Athina
Location: Crete and surrounds, Greece
Type: Villa
Ref: 12005
Sleeps: 10 (4 bedrooms)
Board: Self Catering
Pets: No Pets
Smoking: No Smoking

Access:

Car essential
Stairs
Suitability: Children, Elderly
Airport: Chania (CHQ) (45km)
Highlights: Large private pool
Spectacular views
Rates: From1,400.00 pw
Changeover: Saturday
Booking: +306974839879

Description

Villa Athina is among the largest and most luxurious villas in Western Crete. The villa features 300 m2 of living space on a 1000 m2 plot of land. It is located in the village of Gavalochori minutes of walking distance to shopping and dining.

Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.

Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.

Long term renting: The villa is available for long term renting at reduced rates during the off season (November to end of March). Please send us your request.

Further comments about the area:
The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Synagogue, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.

The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:
3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

General: Air conditioning, Central heating, Telephone, Internet Access, Computer, Hairdryer
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
2 Double/s with ensuite, 2 Single/s, 4 Twin/s
Two master bedrooms (with ensuite bathrooms with hydromassage) and two twin bedrooms sharing one bathroom and one WC. We provide wooden crib for infants for free.
Bathrooms: 4 Bathroom/s
4 Toilets/s, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
Lounge: Seating for 10 people
Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Large screen TV, Computer Games Console
PS2
Dining Area: Seating for 10 people , High chair
High chair for infants is provided free
Kitchen/Utility: Oven, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors: Swimming Pool, BBQ, Private garden, Balcony, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade, Outside shower
Access: Car essential
Stai
Car is essential since the beach is 3km away
Services: Daily maid, Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included
Meals: All meals can be catered at extra cost
Facilities in each room: TV, Satellite/Cable TV, Internet access, Telephone


Rates

Period Weekly Minimum Stay
1 November - 31 March 2018 1,400.007 Days
1 April - 12 May 2018 1,466.007 Days
13 May - 26 May 2018 1,678.007 Days
27 May - 16 June 2018 1,890.007 Days
17 June - 30 June 2018 2,314.007 Days
1 July - 18 August 2018 3,380.007 Days
19 August - 8 September 2018 2,950.007 Days
9 September - 27 October 2018 1,784.007 Days

Deposit/Booking Notes: GENERAL NOTES FOR RENTAL RATES

• We accept payment by bank wire or credit card or Paypal
• No security deposit against damages is required.
• 50% down payment with balance 60 days prior to arrival
• Check In/out : 15.00 hrs, 12.00 hrs
• If booking is cancelled more than 60 days to arrival all payments are refunded



Location

Holiday Type: Beach, Family
Local Activities: Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Fishing, Climbing, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park


Location description

Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokorona region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents. It is a typical Cretan village with a small square where a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and other convenient stores can be found. Several narrow streets branch off its centre and one could wander through several interesting sections of this officially protected village. Stone built houses with lovely backyards full of colourful flowers can be found. A lot of interesting buildings can be seen, such as the 18th century two room, arched olive oil press, the temples of Panagia and Agios Sergios, the old school, and the historical folk art museum. Within a short distance (5km) from tranquil Gavalochori one can drive to Almirida, a picturesque coastal village. You may dine there in one of several seaside tavernas or relax sipping your drink by a bar during sunset.

Nearest Airport: Chania (CHQ) 45km
Nearest Ferry Port: Souda 20km
Nearest Bus Station: Chania 25km
Nearest Beach: Almirida 3km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant: Gavalochori 100m



Contact the Owner

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Owner Name: Christos
Property Ref: 12005
Preferred Contact Method: Phone
Languages Spoken: English
Primary Telephone: +306974839879
Fax: +302106232962
Owner joined website: 30 May 2016
Property listed since: 1 June 2016
Link to owners website: www.apokoronluxuryvillas.com/


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