Property and local area description
Description
A luxurious villa, situated in the district of Maza, Apokoronas.
The villa is 154 sqm big and can accommodate up to 8 people offering unique moments of peace and calmness.
The stone house was built and decorated with care and respect towards the Cretan tradition.
In addition the villa was built having in mind the ideal home and is furnished as to provide high standard services.
The wooden beamed ceilings and the antique furniture are the two very first things you will notice on entering the villa.
Through a stone-made patio you are led to the villa.
On entering you come into a an open plan living area, equipped with antique furniture, a satellite TV, a hi-fi system with CD-player, two traditional sofas/beds, an armchair and a stone made fireplace, in the center of the living room.
Then there are a couple of stairs which lead into an attic conversion, with two sofa beds and a coffee table in the middle, there is also a balcony where you can sit and enjoy the view!!
On your left a stone archway welcomes you to the spacious kitchen.
This fully equipped kitchen will definitely remind you of the one you have at home.
There you will find a large fridge with freezer, an oven, a microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker,kettle, toaster and many other necessary kitchen utensils.
There is also a dinning area with a table for eight in the same room.
Three steps lead you to the bedroom area, with its three comfortable bedrooms with tailed floors and wooden ceilings.
The two master bedrooms, one of them has a traditional wooden double bed while the other has a metallic double bed, both have a mosquito net, bedside tables, large wardrobes with a mirror and an en suite bathroom with shower and WC.
The third bedroom is twin bedded also with bedside tables and a large wardrobe with a mirror.
All bedrooms have air conditioning units and offer you safe boxes and TV.
Opposite the master bedroom you can find a small storage room with an iron, the iron board and some space for your luggage.
Further between both bedrooms is the master bathroom, with a Jacuzzi tub and WC for total relaxation and peacefulness.
In front of the house is a large veranda with a sitting area, ideal to enjoy a drink or meal during the evening.
Outside the stone house is a lovely garden full of beautiful flowers,grass and trees.
You can relax and enjoy the breathtaking view from the hammock.
The yard is lawn paved and the special playground offers several options for the children.
There is also a large swimming pool (45sqm), a baby pool and a beautiful surrounding large paved sun terrace with a table for four.
This open plan terrace offers an amazing view of the surroundings.
In the swimming pool area you will find a douche, deckchairs, umbrellas and a barbecue which offers fantastic tastes for you and your company. The villa is centrally heated.
There is also an area you can play badminton.
Location
In the village Maza near the villa you can find a traditional tavern and a traditional cafeteria where you can taste the real Cretan specialties.
For more amenities like mini markets, traditional taverns and cafenions, restaurants, tourist shops, post office, internet cafe or a local doctor you should drive to the village Vrisses.
It’s about a 5min to drive.
For an even larger variety like all the necessary shops, numerous taverns and cafenions you can find them all along the coast, but a wide choice, such as banks and a post-office can be found, of course, at a short distance, in Chania.
The location of the house makes it perfect for many walks all around the villa. Near the villa is a small Byzantine church to visit (Agios Nikolaos).
Another choice is the village Georgioupolis .Its a beautiful village situated on the northern coast of Crete, at about 35km distance from Chania and 20 km from Rethimno.
The village square and tavern are the focal points for evening entertainment. (Chania and Rethimon are extremely interesting with their many shops and attractive Venetian harbor areas).
Property character
An excellent resort where peace quiet and total communication with the environment is what you are looking for, combined with a touch of traditional luxury.
The stone house is surrounded by stunning natural environment with lavish vegetation.
The view from the villa will offer you tranquility and the peacefulness.
Because of its position you can plan daily excursions to the district of Chania, or to any other district as to meet the natural beauty and the many historical places.
The old town of Rethymnon (in Rethymnon district) or the Folk museum (in Chania district) is only a few of the choices you have of places to visit.
All around the island you shall find many Byzantine church and many monasteries to visit. But what you will discover by visiting traditional villages is the hospitality of the villagers, the traditional recipes and the true traditional way of life.
Many traditional events and feasts take place, especially during the summer time, where the guest is welcomed to observe or even participate.
Those feasts include traditional music, dancing and some times traditional food.
*Only weekly bookings*