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Sunny Oasis Retreat: Charming House with Pool, Proximity to West Crete Beaches

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 370 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
SPILIA, KOLYMBARI, Crete
  • Olive Tree of Vouves
    4 min drive
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete
    5 min drive
  • Máleme Beach
    18 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    44 min drive

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About the area

Platanias

When you stay at this vacation home in Platanias, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Olive Tree of Vouves and Karavitakis Winery. .This vacation home is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Falassarna Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Olive Tree of Vouves - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Platanias Beach - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Platanias Square - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 20 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Al Fresco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mythos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Almyrikia - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunny Oasis Retreat: Charming House with Pool, Proximity to West Crete Beaches

Welcome to our charming house 'Cellar,' a perfect retreat designed to comfortably accommodate up to 3 people. Immerse yourself in the inviting outdoor swimming pool set in a sunny garden, shared between two houses. The tranquil surroundings, nestled amidst olive groves and orange trees, seamlessly blend classic Cretan architecture with modern comfort.

The house is thoughtfully designed for your convenience during extended stays, offering a range of amenities. Stay connected with Wi-Fi throughout your visit, and enjoy the cool retreat provided by air conditioning after a day of exploration.

The fully equipped kitchen features all the cooking facilities you need, including a microwave and dishwasher for added convenience. A washing machine is also available for longer stays. Enjoy your evenings by unwinding with a TV equipped with satellite channels, offering both entertainment and relaxation. Alternatively, relax by the pool with a refreshing cocktail in hand.

Discover the warmth of our friendly and quiet neighborhood, perfect for leisurely strolls and embracing the charm of local life. Within walking distance, traditional taverns offer delectable Cretan dishes, allowing you to savor the authentic flavors of the region. Supermarkets and bars are also conveniently nearby, enhancing the convenience of your stay.

Our location is ideal, offering peace and proximity to the renowned beaches of West Crete, including the breathtaking Balos, the pristine Elafonissi, and the golden shores of Falassarna. Explore the delightful port of Kolimbari with its pretty marina only 2 minutes away by car, the charming restaurants, and shops featuring colorful architecture. Additionally, take advantage of boat links to the popular and stunning area of Gramvousa.

Chania town is conveniently 15 minutes away by car, while the airport is a short 30-minute drive. Whether you seek a quiet getaway or a gathering with friends, our house provides a perfect base for a memorable Cretan experience.

Sleeping Arrangements:
The house comfortably accommodates up to 3 people, with options for sleeping in the master bedroom for the third person added flexibility, a sofa bed in the living room. Additionally, we provide a baby crib upon request to ensure the comfort and convenience of our younger guests.

Environmentally Friendly Features:
At 'Cellar,' we are committed to sustainable living. Our property is powered by solar panels, providing hot water all day while minimizing our environmental impact. We've taken steps to conserve water resources with dual-flush toilets, ensuring your stay aligns with eco-friendly practices. Additionally, all areas are equipped with energy-efficient LED lights, contributing to a lower environmental footprint.

We look forward to hosting you at 'Cellar,' where comfort meets sustainability for an unforgettable Cretan experience.

For larger groups of friends, there is a neighboring house available that can accommodate up to 5 persons. This allows groups to book both houses and exclusively enjoy the private pool together.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

STAVROS

Languages

English, French, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing 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

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children should not be left unattended

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
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 00000076203

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

OLD Cellar stone House Garden 5 Minutes Beach SPILIA, KOLYMBARI
OLD Cellar stone House Garden 5 Minutes Beach
OLD Cellar stone Garden 5 Minutes Beach SPILIA, KOLYMBARI
OLD Cellar stone Garden 5 Minutes Beach
OLD Cellar stone House Garden 5 Minutes Beach SPILIA, KOLYMBARI
OLD Cellar stone House Garden 5 Minutes Beach
OLD Cellar stone Garden 5 Minutes Beach SPILIA, KOLYMBARI
OLD Cellar stone Garden 5 Minutes Beach

Sunny Oasis Retreat: Charming House with Pool, Proximity to West Crete Beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

charles f.

Charming property and delightful, helpful hosts
House extremely clean and comfortable. Lovely village location with friendly locals. Fabulous taverna within 5 mins walk. Well positioned for trips to beach (Falasarna superb) and mountains for walking. Lots of cultural attractions close by and Hania well worth a visit. Delightful 2 weeks and would return to explore further. Things to improve house would be microwave, toaster and a few more knives for chopping vegetables, slicing bread etc but very minor concerns in the overall experience.Thanks very much Katerina!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bernard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait
Dommage de n avoir pas prevus quelques jours de plus dans cette jolie maison calme,reposante et bien situee.accueil chaleureux. Nous reviendrons.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Raoul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
in een klein grieks dorpje niet ver van de kust
in de advertentie bleek niet duidelijk dat de woning eigenlijk een appartement was. We hadden dus bovenburen. Blijkbaar was ook het zwembad gemeenschappelijk. Hadden we dit op voorhand geweten dan hadden we waarschijnlijk een ander verblijf gekozen. Al bij al geen last gehad van de buren dus dat viel wel mee. Wat we echt niet leuk hebben gevonden is dat het graspleintje tussen het terras en het zwemdok blijkbaar automatisch bewaterd werd waardoor je voeten steeds vol slijk hingen als je over en weer ging. Voor de rest wel een aangenaam huisje.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc Z., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Sejour agréable
Maison très agréable, calme, avec piscine. Idéale pour un couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D., Stezzano

Liked: Cleanliness
Una favola!!!
Non vorrete più andar via, la casa è molto bella e accogliente così come la proprietaria e la sua famiglia. La casa è deliziosa, arredata con gusto, gli spazi sono ampi ed è molto fresca, inoltre è attrezzata di qualsiasi cosai necessiti. Anche lo spazio esterno è molto curato ed è bellissimo rinfrescarsi con un bel bagno in piscina dopo una lunga gita e godere del fresco la sera. Potete assaporare la natura circostante in quanto immersi negli ulivi ed il suono delle cicale vi accompagnerà. Un oasi di pace. La posizione è perfetta, vicina al mare, alla città di Chania e alle strade che vi porteranno alle spiagge più belle della zona ovest. Grazie Katharina, sei più di una perfetta Host, vi portiamo nel cuore!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nath d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay, quiet area, near all facilities
Nice apartment with swimming pool &terrace, near the village. A great place to stay if you want to combine quiet environment and proximity of the sea with all emenities you may wish. Host is very helpful if you need information or anything else. I recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances en couple
Nous avons passé de belles vacances, l’appartement se trouve dans une maison familiale en vieille pierre complètement rénovée et très bien équipée. Katherina nous a très bien accueilli 😀 (avec un petit dessert typique de la pâtisserie du coin 👍). La maison est située dans un petit village au calme à moins de 5 minutes de la voie rapide (très bien placée pour les visites. Il y également 2 tavernes à Spilia ( nous avons essayé une, la plus proche où nous avons très bien mangé). Merci à Katherina 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Una vacanza perfetta in un piccolo angolo di paradiso
Non posso definire questa casa se non perfetta! Posizione strategica per arrivare nelle migliori spiagge della zona occidentale di Creta (come ad esempio Balos, Falasarna ed Elafonisi). La casa è dotata di ogni comfort: una cucina ben fornita, soggiorno spazioso e una luminosa camera da letto che affaccia sul giardino. Per non dimenticare la sorpresa più grande: la splendida piscina di nuova costruzione (una grande sorpresa, in quanto era appena stata finita nel periodo in cui abbiamo soggiornato noi). Insomma, tutto ciò ti fa sentire come se fossi a casa. In aggiunta, nonostante sia freschissima (essendo un’ex cantina, oggi ristrutturata), in casa è presente l’aria condizionata, un altro comfort non sempre scontato. Inoltre, ringrazio immensamente la proprietaria di casa, estremamente gentile e disponibile; si è preoccupata di ogni nostra esigenza, mostrandosi volenterosa nel voler rendere la nostra vacanza perfetta. Inutile dire che mi è dispiaciuto immensamente dovermene andare e sicuramente se dovessi tornare a Creta saprei già dove soggiornare!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour Sympa à Spilia dans batiment agricole rénové
Nous avons aimé notre séjour à Spilia ainsi que notre logement qui avait beaucoup de cachet et tout le confort nécéssaire. Nous avons apprécié sa faicheur (nous n'avons pas utilisé le climatisation au mois de juillet), et nous avons bien profité de la terrasse au calme. Nous avons également apprécié la proximité des tavernes de Spilia qui permettait d'aller diner à pied. La proximité de Kolimbari (3 kms environs) permettait de se rendre rapidement à la plage et dans les différents commerces. Katerina est très accueillante et disponible et parle très bien le français.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nolwenn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jolie location au calme
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans cette location au calme mais proche de toutes les commodités ( je vous conseille les deux auberges du village avec une mention spéciale pour celle du haut sous de grands arbres c’est féerique et on y mange bien) L’axe routier principal est à quelques minutes ce qui est pratique pour visiter la région et la plage ( de galet mais au calme si on s’éloigne un peu de l’accès principal) est toute proche Katarina est adorable et facilitante Très chouette location à un prix plutôt abordable (NB une piscine est en construction au fond du jardin ce blé sera que mieux)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dieter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein außergewöhnliches Quartier
Küche und Essbereich dieser Ferienwohnung befinden sich tatsächlich im Bereich eines ehemaligen Kellers. Durch die tiefe Lage ist die Wohnung in den Hochsommermonaten angenehm kühl. Sie wurde aufwändig restauriert, z.B. mit Zierbalken und Holzpaneelen an der Decke. Eine große Terrasse mit neuem Gasgrill und angrenzender Garten mit blühenden Pflanzen laden zum Aufenthalt im Freien ein. Die Gastgeber erfüllen den Mietern alle Wünsche. Ein sehr gut bewertetes, sehr preisgünstiges Restaurant liegt nur ca. 100 m entfernt. In der Duschecke fehlt noch ein kleines Regal zur Ablage von Schampoo, etc. Daneben hätte auch noch eine kleinere Waschmaschine, vorzugsweise ein Toplader, Platz. Anschlüsse sind vorhanden.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

HERVE P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charme d'un petit village crêtois avec deux tavernes très sympathiques.
Fidèle à la description. Propriétaires très sympathiques et à l'écoutent du locataire. A moins d'une heure des belles plages de l'ouest. Les tavernes du villages sont très agréables. Nous recommandons.

10/10 Excellent

Sjerp V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and charming appartment in quiet town near the coast.
Spatious appartment in the small town of Spilia, on the north west coast. Lovely place (cool as well) because it used to be a wine cellar, nice historic details. Private terrace and garden with much shadow. We had a warm welcome by Katerina and her sister and really a very pleasant stay. Everything you need is in the village: supermarket, 3 restaurants, small café, etc. Not many tourist so it still has the charm of a greek town. Beach less than 3km. Highly recommended (but please leave some opportunities for us to return)!

10/10 Excellent

Felix H.

Sehr schöne Wohnung und sehr freundliche Vermieter
Wir haben uns in der sehr schönen und sauberen Wohnung, mit ruhiger Lage und guter Anbindung, sehr sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Vermieterin ist ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Felix und Petra
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

La casa perfecta para tus vacaciones
La casa es preciosa, en una zona muy tranquila. Todo muy limpio y en perfecto estado. Tiene todo lo que necesitas, y está muy cerca de la zona de servicios y el mar. Katerina estuvo en todo momento atenta por si necesitábamos algo. Si volvemos a Creta, queremos volver a esta casa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018