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Villa Zara Crete
Villa Zara Crete
Villa Zara Crete
Villa Zara Crete
Villa Zara 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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kalyves Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Marathi Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪48 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 Zara

Sea and mountain Views from each of three terraces over which Villa Zara’s grounds extend, 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, Zara 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 - Plaka
1 km uphill from the sandy sweep of pretty Almerida , 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 Zara is 800m wandering distance from this square. For a change of beach scene, the small resort of Kalives and Georgioupolis are within easy striking distance. Chania Venetian Harbour is 25 kms away and Rethymnon 40 kms.

Outside Villa Zara
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, comfortable modern/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 with en suite shower room - 2 single beds, double glass doors to covered pool view terrace and window with sea views. Air con unit.

First Floor
Double Bedroom with, 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 with en suite shower room - 2 single beds, double glass 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

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
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 and in the mountains. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Georgioupolis Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting.
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Plaka, Crete

What's nearby

  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Port of Souda - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Marathi Beach - 52 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 48 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 Zara have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Zara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Zara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Zara?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Zara located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Art of Living Glass Factory, Almyrida Beach and Koutalas Beach. Kera is 2.5 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

Mary

Best view in Crete!

I have been visiting Crete with Freelance for about 20 years and have stayed in many of their excellent villas, but I think Villa Zara must top the list! The house itself is fine, with 3 en-suite bedrooms. The kitchen and living area is small but perfectly adequate and the outside area is huge. There is a large swimming pool, large barbecue area and large grassed area. The view sweeps around from the beautiful Lefki Ora mountains to Souda Bay and the Akrotiri Peninsular. The arrival instructions!! I'll write an email to you
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10/10 Excellent

Marlies

Superb!

Great house with a very nice pool with a fabulous view in the sea.
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Loved loved LOVED Villa Zara!

This villa was perfection.. location, view, pool, shady area to eat and cleanliness.. we loved walking to Plaka. We loved Almyrida to eat. We loved the beach at Kalyves.. it was just a perfect holiday for our family! We met some friends at Bali Beach one day as this was a good half way point to where they were staying and this was really fun. There wasn’t a thing we would change - we had the best holiday and with the English summer weather being so bad, what a year to choose our first family Crete holiday!
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10/10 Excellent

David

Stunning villa in a beautiful location.

The location is perfect, with only a short (10 minute) walk to the Plaka village for the tavernas and local supermarkets. The stunning views from the terrace and poolside, especially the sunsets make this a fantastic location for a holiday. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was essential, and the pool a blessing for cooling off in the hot Cretan sun. Access to t Poolside shower wasn’t working which was a pity. Plenty outside taps though to rinse off suncream before cooling off in the pool.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Fabulous Family Holiday

Villa Zara was perfect for our family holiday. The set up around the pool was brilliant - so many different spots to take in the beautiful views, read in the shade and soak up the sun. Easy walk to Plaka for some lovely tavernas. Great support from Diane and the team. We loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Another fantastic Freelance villa

Lovely location, super pool, spacious bedrooms, lovely outdoor and bbq area. Helpful and welcoming owners. Fantastic views. My husband and his friends have commented that it would be much better if the toaster had 4 slots rather than 2 because it takes too long to make toast for everyone in the morning! 🤣 I am almost embarrassed to give this feedback as everything else was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Nico

Nicest vacation

Everything was perfect and we will be back
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Howells family stay at Villa Zara

Our family of 6 stay at the beautiful Villa Zara every year and we always regard it as our ‘happily place’ where we can all relax and enjoy the pool and the amazing view. We have got to know the local restaurants and shop in Plaka and look forward to seeing them each year.
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10/10 Excellent

John

We loved it !!

We were all overwhelmed by our stay at this wonderful villa in Almirida. It is large, spacious and airy, with many different outside areas in which to relax and enjoy the incredible views. The photos really don't do justice to the amazing sea views you get of the bay - and the fabulous sunsets. We only had a week here this year and very happily spent 3 days just chilling out at the villa. We had all we needed there! The pool is fantastic. The local supermarket in Plaka, has everything you could need - with the restaurants in the village providing a variety of atmospheres and menus. This is our third time in the area, and the best villa we have stayed in. Diana at Freelance Villas was really helpful and on hand at any time to help with any queries we had. We loved it! David , Date of arrival - 14 August 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippa K.

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

Fabulous villa in superb location

We were all overwhelmed by our stay at this wonderful villa. It is large, spacious and airy, with many different outside areas in which to relax and enjoy the incredible views. The photos really don't do justice to the amazing views you get of the bay - and the fabulous sunsets. We only had a week here this year and very happily spent 3 days just chilling out at the villa. We had all we needed there! The pool is fantastic. The local supermarket in Plaka, has everything you could need - with the restaurants in the village providing a variety of atmospheres and menus. This is our third time in the area, and the best villa we have stayed in. Diana at Freelance Villas was really helpful and on hand at any time to help with any queries we had. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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