Villa in Crete
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this villa rental
Standing alone and commanding magnificent views over Souda Bay is Katerina’s. This traditionally built property is within easy walking distance of a small beach reached from the property via a private path through the vines. The house is accessed by car via a lane from Kalami.
Set between the Turkish fortress of Izeddin and the coastal road towards Kalives and Rethminon is Kalami with its beach bar/cafe and beach with a small jetty. Kalives, with its tavernas, beautiful sandy beach, shops and supermarket, is just 5 minutes drive away.
The main part of the property is the large penthouse which has two floors and extensive balconies from which to admire the sea view.
A Cretan archway partitions the spacious dining area from the living area and kitchen. (with Cretan fireplace and traditional Cretan furniture) There is a small WC with hand basin and a washing machine on this floor.
On the upper floor is a bathroom with shower and two bedrooms (one twin and one double both with air con).
Seasonal beach bar/cafe below the property and a traditional cafe 1/2 mile walk uphill.
Nearest beach 400yds, other beaches 1 mile, shops 2 miles.
Car hire is required.
The unobtrusive and charming owner, Anna, lives below the property.
Access to the Penthouse is via a flight of external stone steps.
Internal wooden staircase connects the living area to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Wall between the two bedrooms is a wooden partition wall with floor to ceiling wardrobes.
This beautiful Cretan home offers much character and is ideal for couples. Due to the nature of the architecture, we would not recommend this property to anyone with mobility issues or to young children.
**Climate crisis resilience tax:- the amount your accommodation owner will collect from you is 15 euros a night , which will be collected during or at the end of your stay**
Set between the Turkish fortress of Izeddin and the coastal road towards Kalives and Rethminon is Kalami with its beach bar/cafe and beach with a small jetty. Kalives, with its tavernas, beautiful sandy beach, shops and supermarket, is just 5 minutes drive away.
The main part of the property is the large penthouse which has two floors and extensive balconies from which to admire the sea view.
A Cretan archway partitions the spacious dining area from the living area and kitchen. (with Cretan fireplace and traditional Cretan furniture) There is a small WC with hand basin and a washing machine on this floor.
On the upper floor is a bathroom with shower and two bedrooms (one twin and one double both with air con).
Seasonal beach bar/cafe below the property and a traditional cafe 1/2 mile walk uphill.
Nearest beach 400yds, other beaches 1 mile, shops 2 miles.
Car hire is required.
The unobtrusive and charming owner, Anna, lives below the property.
Access to the Penthouse is via a flight of external stone steps.
Internal wooden staircase connects the living area to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Wall between the two bedrooms is a wooden partition wall with floor to ceiling wardrobes.
This beautiful Cretan home offers much character and is ideal for couples. Due to the nature of the architecture, we would not recommend this property to anyone with mobility issues or to young children.
**Climate crisis resilience tax:- the amount your accommodation owner will collect from you is 15 euros a night , which will be collected during or at the end of your stay**
Amenities at Katerina's Penthouse beautiful beach-side villa near Kalyves, Chania
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Crete
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Everything was just perfect.We are so happy to found this plac
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Absolutely wonderful stay! Everything was perfect. Hope to be back soon!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
Katerina's Penthouse is a delightful place to slow down and enjoy nature. The terrace is perfect for having tea while listening to the gentle surf on the beach below, boat spotting, and losing track of time. Although the penthouse is located within minutes of a major highway and a busy port, the property itself is sheltered and very quiet. The beach is a short and easy 5-minute walk from the garden. We visited in mid April and found the water plenty warm for swimming. Inside the penthouse the rooms are spacious and well-lit, clean and tidy, yet cozy feeling with the rich wood and stone textures, traditional furniture and many soft places to land for reading a book. The garden is masterfully planted with kitchen herbs, well-tended old wisteria vines, roses, annuals, and olive and fruit trees in the groves beyond the garden. Inside and out it is obvious that Anna and Costas, the owners, have cared for the house and property with passion.Anna greeted us on our first morning with a breakfast tray including fresh eggs from her chickens and olive oil and candied grapefruit from the garden, then a basket of fresh lemons, oranges and pink grapefruit from the garden grove - juicy perfection! Over the course of our stay she and two granddaughters appeared each day to deliver homemade delicious dishes. We have never before been treated with such generous hospitality and are very grateful to Anna and her family for making us feel very much at home. Thank you!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
If this property is available and you want an authentic experience that feels like a home away from home then stay here. The family is amazing and even cooked us some traditional Greek food and had some treats and a bottle of wine for us on arrival. There is also a beach right on your doorstep that all the locals go to. I can’t fault this place and we were surprised it was available to book a month out. We looked at a lot of different places before booking this and wanted to stay somewhere without the crowds of tourists. Book this place, it is worth every penny. You won’t regret it! Thanks again to the hosts. I’ll recommend this place to everyone coming to Crete.
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9.6Outstanding
(9 Ratings)
"Everything was just perfect.We are so happy to found this plac"
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