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Villa Afrati Crete

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Plaka, Crete
  • Almyrida Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kalyves Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Marathi Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa Afrati

Sea and mountain Views from each of three terraces capture the very essence of Crete; the comings and goings of the occasional ferry boat, hilltops capped by sparkling white villages and mountains rising dreamily in the distance. A totally modern Villa, Afrati has been constructed and decorated using the best of Cretan tradition, with gleaming wood beamed ceilings and wood furnishings. A few individual villas scatter the hillside on which the Villa is built, from which privacy is maintained behind tree lined, stone walls.

Location - https://www.freelancevillas.com/almyrida-villas/
1 km uphill from the sandy sweep of pretty https://www.freelancevillas.com/almyrida-villas/, with its tavernas almost on the sand itself, the village of Plaka, has a mini market and some very good tavernas whose tables and chairs spill out onto the square, bringing it to life in the evenings. Villa Afrati is 1km wandering distance from this square. For a change of beach scene, the small resort of Kalyves and Georgioupolis are within easy driving distance. Chania Venetian Harbour is 25 kms away and Rethymnon 40 kms both towns worth a visit day or night.

Outside Villa Afrati
Swimming Pool - Tiled, 9m x 4.5m private pool with roman step entry and jacuzzi jets. Depth 1m - 1.70m.
Sea View Pool Terrace - Surrounding tiled terrace with sun beds, parasol and sofa set.
Sea View Barbecue Terrace - Purpose built barbecue, dining table with benches under a pergola, sink with tap.
Sea View Dining Terrace - Spacious tiled terrace with a large dining table and chairs,
A drying area and washing machine at the rear.
Sea View First Floor Balcony - Furnished with a small table and chairs.
Garden - Grass area and olive trees.

Ground Floor
Sitting Area - Lower level sitting area with corner open fireplace, Satellite TV (limited channels/news only), DVD, traditional Cretan Sofa and 2 chairs, 3 windows with garden views. Air con unit
Dining Area - Upper Level dining area with wooden table and seating for 6
Kitchen Area - Wooden fronted fitted cupboards, double sink, electric hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and espresso maker (Tassimo brand capsules).
Twin Bedroom, en suite shower room - 2 single beds, French doors to covered pool view terrace and window with sea views. Air con unit.

First Floor
Double Bedroom, en suite shower room - 1 double bed, window with sea view, French doors to sea view terrace, (shared with twin bedroom). Air con unit.
Twin Bedroom, en suite shower room - 2 single beds, French doors to sea view balcony (shared with double bedroom),window with sea view & window with mountain view. Air con unit.

A 7th person (child) can be accommodated on a simple folding bed, suitable for a child up to c. 12 years old.

Housekeeping
Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.
For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.
For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.

Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.


Parking - There is space for parking next to the Villa, inside the gated entrance.

Property manager

Freelance Villas
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Important information

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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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 91002979901

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

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Chania Central Market. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting.
Map
Plaka, Crete

What's nearby

  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Port of Souda - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Marathi Beach - 52 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Afrati have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Afrati pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Afrati?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Afrati?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Afrati located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Art of Living Glass Factory, Almyrida Beach and Koutalas Beach. Kera is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Another fantastic holiday.

Villa Afrati & Freelance Villas once again hit all that we needed, thank you. Our second stay at this wonderful villa and it proved a very good decision to return. Very comfy, great space, great location and lovely views. The pool and outside space is also a big hit. We loved our 2 weeks here recently and next time it might have to be for 3 weeks !! Thanks once again and we highly recommend both Villa Afrati & Freelance Holidays. Yamas. Not a great deal really but there could be a bit more outdoor furniture. Maybe some more ice cube trays but we managed !! Can't think of anything else really so well done all.
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10/10 Excellent

David

Fab location with sea views and endless sunsets

Villa Afrati is perfectly located within easy reach of the coast to the East of Chania - we love this part of Crete as it offers something for families with children of all ages. Plaka, a short drive away (or 10 minute walk), is great for cafes and a couple of supermarkets, though Almerida and Kalyves offer a much wider choice. The villa is very comfortable with the pool conveniently located for easy access back to the villa for drinks etc.. We would definitely holiday at this property again in future. No comment - our stay was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Villa Afrati

Spacious surroundings and good layout. Well equipped and very comfortable rooms. Lovely pool area and plenty of shade available with the umbrellas etc. Sun loungers are somewhat uncomfortable, albeit they are probably easy to maintain. The outside dining table and chairs are mismatched, as the chairs are too low.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Absolutely fabulous.

The villa was absolutely stunning, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The views are wonderful from every window and every outside space. A wonderful place for friends or family to holiday and I would thoroughly recommend A poolside shower would be beneficial. Perhaps an upgrade of the fridge as we needed to defrost it part way through our stay when it was failing to cool things adequately.

10/10 Excellent

tine r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helt som forventet, super

Fin oplevelse, store værelser og rigtig lækker og ren pool. God plads til en familie omkring borde men lidt gammelt og lille køkken.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Wonderful villa with great view of the sunset

The villa is conveniently located with supermarkets and restaurants located just 3 minutes drive away. A nice bakery for danish and donuts is a further 3 minutes drive away. The villa is nicely located to venture further afield. The villa is well equipped with everything you need. It is a great size for 6 people. There is space to eat inside or outside dependant on the weather. The rooms are all nice sized with plenty of room. The beds are comfy. The view from upstairs balcony is amazing and is a nice place to chill and watch the sunset. The cleaners visit every 3-4 days and they do a great job. The freelance villa team is only a phone call away (WhatsApp) and response is very quick. We had a couple of minor things (bedside lamp not working and internet connection) that needed to be attended to. Between the freelance villa team and the owner, it was resolved very quickly. We had a great time and we will definitely use the villa again next time we visit Crete.
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Lovely Villa in great location

The Villa has everything you need for a family holiday. The pool & sea views are stunning. Beds are comfortable (which is a nice to have in Crete). Nice welcome pack on arrival and also met the owner who is super proud of his Villa. Management company are also great and we use Freelance every year & will use again.
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Nice Villa with very nice pool

The pool Everything else. While one appreciates the need to minimise windows in this climate, the villa feels dark and enclosed inside. The electric gate was very temperamental and not being able to leave the dishwasher running while outside seems unnecessarily complex. The use of Touchstay guides feels like a retrograde step. There is some villa-specific content, but most looks generic to Crete. The nearby restaurants section is particularly unhelpful you have to look at each one’s details then the map, then Google maps to find out how far they are.
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10/10 Excellent

Irina

Perfect for a multigenerational family

This villa is perfectly laid out. All the bedrooms are en-suite and fairly self-contained. One bedroom is on the ground floor with its own access to the pool which meant that our late teens could enjoy considerable autonomy, with the younger child having his own bedroom upstairs. Amazing views from every window and seating point. The location is between two villages with easy access to their shops and restaurants, also good for walks in the hills on less sunny days. We will definitely return. The villa guide doesn't mention the charming village of Kokkino Chorio, its Zorba the Greek connection and the lovely Ioannis Taverna with amazing sunset views. I thought this was an omission, unless you are trying to minimise visitors to the village? It's actually closer to the villa for shopping and we found it more interesting than Plaka. The glass blowing shop (which does get a mention in the sightseeing) is within walking distance too.
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10/10 Excellent

IAN

Excellent villa - with great views

Great villa. Super views and good location. Excellent
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10/10 Excellent

David

Beautiful Villa in Stunning Location

Our Second visit to Villa Afrati and it was as beautiful as we remember it..The views of the White Mountains and over to Suda Bay are breathtaking..Sitting on the balcony at night at under the stars is a perfect place to up reflect and relax. The villa is well designed and having the three shower rooms is a bonus .The gardens are beautiful and colourful and the swimming pool and its surroundings are stunning. A turning circle on the drive would aid parking

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

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Villa mit traumhafter Aussicht

Die Villa ist sehr schön gelegen, die Aussicht ist traumhaft, der Pool und Garten einfach nur wunderschön . Die Einrichtung ist ländlich rustikal, zweckmäßig. Die Duschen sind leider sehr eng/klein und könnten im 2. OG erneuert werden . Schön wäre ein größerer Esstisch für die wunderschöne Terrasse und 2 weitere Stühle, bisher haben dort bequem nur ca. vier Personen (Erwachsene) Platz. Wir haben unsere Zeit sehr genossen und kommen auf jeden Fall wieder. Der Aussenbereich, Pool (10n x 5m) & Ausstattung mit Poolmöbel/ Sonnenschirme, Terrassen und Balkon ist einfach ein Traum ! Das Haus ist wirklich eine Reise wert !!! Der Housekeeping Service ist ebenfalls sehr gut, pünktlich und überaus ordentlich!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Remi

Love this place :)

Second time I come to Villa Afrati with Freelance Villas, the Villa and the support team are great. Highly recommend :-) Showers faucet in the bedroom upstairs should be replaced.

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