House in Kokkino Chorio, Crete, Crete

Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay

Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay

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Outdoor dining overlooking Souda Bay & Akrotiri beyond
Detached, 3 bedroom,1 on ground floor, in extensive mature private garden
From the road, fenced around perimeter, secluded garden & off street parking
Pool area looking towards the road
Shaded outdoor dining close to the BBQ area

Overview of Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Kokkino Chorio, Crete, Crete
  • Popular LocationArt of Living Glass Factory10 min walk
  • Popular LocationKoutalas Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlmyrida Beach9 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay

Our three bedded air conditioned peaceful holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen, two shower rooms, one ensuite. Large patio doors from the lounge and kitchen/dining area open on to the private pool terrace overlooking landscaped gardens below and the outstanding Souda Bay over to Akrotiri in the north and the White mountains to the West. Local beaches with water sports and Blue Flag status is only a10 minute drive away. Local shops and tavernas in Plaka , 2 minute drive or a 15 minute walk for the energetic

Property manager

Sally Bray

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Health and Safety rules outlined in the house handbook must be observed at all times
This is our family holiday home and wish you to enjoy your stay as much as we do, if you have any queries please let us know
To ensure your experience is as enjoyable as possible please respect the rules for use of the swimming pool, details can be found in the property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 92003070001

We should mention

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

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is by the sea. Old Venetian Harbor and Ancient City of Aptera are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountains Protected Forest and Koutalas Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 10 min walk
  • Koutalas Beach - 18 min walk
  • Almyrida Beach - 9 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach - 19 min drive
  • Marathi Beach - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lagos Taverna - 4 min drive
  • Platia Café Bar - 2 min drive
  • Elena Tavern - 9 min drive
  • Costanita - 4 min drive
  • Gavalianos Kafenes - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Holiday home with private pool and fantastic seaviews over Souda Bay located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Art of Living Glass Factory and Koutalas Beach. Almyrida Beach and Kera are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural Greece in a lovely villa
The villa (and the spectacular view over the sea ) is as lovely as the pictures appear, the highlight is the pool and outdoor area. The villa is cleaned to a good standard and the owner Sally is very helpfull and responds promptly to any queries. The property is about 1 km from a large village / small town , with nice tavernas , there is also a smaller village which has a mini market shop with all the neccesities and a good taverna - this is closer to the villa if you want a shorter walk. We used this taverna for takeaways on occasions as it was nice to have dinner in the outdoor dining area in the villa. It is debatable as to whether a car is required, I personally enjoy walking and the roads are fairly empty so it was a pleasent experience walking , if you don't like walking car hire is recommended , we used taxis for day trips in the surrounding area for a few days when we wanted to get out and about and visit other towns in the area. Chania Old town is definatley worth a visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Great views! Excellent pool!
We have just spent 2 excellent weeks at Stella Maris. The photos didn’t do justice to the views. Sometimes the photos are cleverly taken to give the impression of an amazing view, but then you arrive at the villa and the view is not as it seemed. Not so at Stella Maris. The view was amazing almost wherever you looked! We made great use of the pool. A great size, and plenty of outdoor furniture, and shade to be found somewhere at most times of day. There is a covered veranda upstairs too. We used this at the beginning but I’m unsure why we didn’t make more use of this area! Perhaps because this was the one place there was no view! The kitchen was well kitted out. We made good use of the fridge in the cellar for overflow, mainly to keep drinks cool. But of course whenever you wanted something it was always in the fridge in the cellar not in the kitchen!! If I was to fault the kitchen facilities it would be to say bigger dinner plates would have been better! But there was plenty of everything you might need in there. Also it would have been better to have long BBQ tongs as we found the BBQ was ferocious when it got windy. Lastly we loved the local beach. Great for snorkelling and only a few minutes walk from the house. We could not understand why we never saw anyone else walking!! Oh and we found a copy of Mamma Mia on the shelf. My 3 daughters thought this most fitting as we were on a Greek Island and of course we had to watch it! Thanks Sally. Always very helpful when I asked questions and very quick to respond.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Albert H.

I loved it every minute.
We ve had a fantastic holiday at the villa. Great accomodation And beautifull view.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mark d.

Fantastic+++
Superb Villa with fantastic views, brilliant pool 3 children were never out lovely and clean and fantastic people to rent of thanks Sally for the stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

May G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views!
After an amazing holiday last year at Stella Maris we decided to return this year as well. The villa is beautiful situated in Kokkino Choria with lots of things to explore in the area. App. 20 minutes walk into Plaka with several resturants, but this year we also tried the new resturant in Kokkino Chorio (app. 10 minutes beautiful walk up the hills). They serve the coldest beer in whole Crete! There is also a grocery store there, as well as in Plaka and Almyrida. Villa Stella Maris is just lovely! This year however we experienced some trouble with the pool and cleaning when we arrived, however Sally is very "on" and communicative. If you have a problem, she takes action immediately! So not really a problem at all. Except from some noise from the construction work nearby, we spent a lovely week in Stella Maris. The villa has everything you need, and the views are breathtaking. Thanks to Sally for hosting us this year also - we loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sally Bray

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We have been visiting Crete for almost 40 years and finally bought our own property in 2005 enabling us to visit throughout the year
We particularly love the diversity of the seasons and landscapes, we can be walking in the mountains in the morning and arrive at the sea for a refreshing swim in the afternoon.
Having spent most of our working lives in office environments the freedom that the outdoor life in Crete can offer is so exciting

Why they chose this property

Having travelled throughout Crete for many years we realised that our hearts were in the combination of mountains and sea so closely connected in this part of Crete. The people are so welcoming, the views and smells of the wild plants never leave you once experienced

What makes this property unique

We chose this house for its location and beautiful views over the bay but also close enough to amenities if you require them but also far enough away from the busy areas for quiet time and only 15mins walk from local tavernas and bars

Languages:

English
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