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Villa Nikos Crete
Villa Nikos Crete
Villa Nikos Crete
Villa Nikos Crete
Villa Nikos Crete
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

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Map
Aptera, Megala Chorafia, Crete
  • Popular LocationAncient City of Aptera3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Souda7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouda Bay War Cemetery9 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa Nikos

Built on the hillside below the village of Megala Chorafia, guests at Villa Nikos can look forward to relaxing in the company of wonderful views encompassing the whole of Souda Bay, with the wider sea beyond, an ever changing nautical scene. Across the bay, the Akrotiri Peninsular forms a perfect backdrop.
This well thought out Villa, with all accommodation on one level, has been designed to make holiday living as uncomplicated as it should be. With a colour palette chosen to harmonize with the land/seascape, the interior is pared back yet comfortable and practical. Step through the sliding doors onto the terrace and the eye-catching infinity pool, surrounded by quality sun beds, awaits. Bonus for those who love to social media as the Starlink satellite provides fast wifi service.


Location Megala Chorafia
Just 10 mins walk up the hill or maybe a little longer, (it’s fairly steep so sigar, sigar - slowly slowly in Greek) is the village of Megala Chorafia, catering well for the holiday maker, there’s a well stocked mini market and three tavernas. If you prefer to drive, you follow the one way road downhill then back up again but walk or drive it’s a short and easy return journey.
Although the village has everything you need, Villa Nikos is very well placed to explore the island further, being just a couple of minutes drive from the North Coast Road. The quiet beach at Kiani is an easy 3 mins drive, the buzzing little resort of Kalives 5 mins and Chania Venetian Harbour front is less than 30 mins away.
For a change of scene and some excellent freshly caught fish - head for Souda, just 10 mins away and very popular with the locals.

Outside Villa Nikos
Sea View Infinity Swimming pool - 7m x 3.5m with depths 1.10m - 1.40m max.
Sea View Sun terrace - Six Sun beds, wooden table and chairs and rattan sofa with table. Tempered glass on one side of the terrace.
Pergola - when shade is needed.
BBQ - built in.

Inside Villa Nikos
All accommodation on one level
Open plan living area
Kitchen - Breakfast bench with stools, 2 ring induction hob, eye-level electric oven, microwave, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules), double sink with window overlooking pool with sea views. Door to rear terrace & pool area.
Dining Area - Wooden table and chairs for six. Large sliding windows (with screen)
Sitting area - HD Smart TV (limited channels/news only) with cable and DVD player. Two easy chairs with large picture window. Air con unit.

Sea View Double bedroom - 1 double bed, bedside lamps, fitted wardrobes and dressing table with mirror. French doors to pool terrace. Air Con Unit.
Twin bedroom - 2 single beds (can be pushed together with no gap), bedside lamps, fitted wardrobes and dressing table with mirror. French doors (with screens) to balcony with table and chairs. Air Con Unit.
Sea View Twin bedroom - 2 single beds (can be pushed together with no gap), bedside lamps, fitted wardrobes and dressing table with mirror. French doors to (with screen) to sea view with table and chairs. Air Con Unit.
Shower room 1 - Tiled shower with walk in rain forest shower, hand basin, WC and washing machine.
Shower room 2 - Tiled shower with walk in rain forest shower, hand basin, WC.

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 private parking with a remote controlled gate.

Property manager

Freelance Holidays
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Amenities

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Chania

Located in Chania, 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting.
Map
Aptera, Megala Chorafia, Crete

What's nearby

  • Ancient City of Aptera - 3 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 7 min drive
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 9 min drive
  • Chania Central Market - 13 min drive
  • Marathi Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Argonaut - 26 min drive
  • Γρηγόρης - 6 min drive
  • Tzitzikas - 9 min drive
  • Loutraki Restaurant and Sea Side Bar - 24 min drive
  • Elena Tavern - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Nikos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Nikos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Nikos?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Nikos located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ancient City of Aptera and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port of Souda and Kalami Beach. Kiani Beach and Blue Coast are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Most memorable for the stunning and un-interrupted views across Souda Bay.
The villa was well equipped, and very comfortable, lovely pool. It should be made clear to guests that the noise from the main coastal road and the secondary road adjacent to the villa is relentless and extremely intrusive.
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10/10 Excellent

Serge

Great Villa in a good location
Perfect villa and location for visiting Crete. Freelance villas were professional from start to finish. All the info prior to arrival was very helpful and we referred to the manual many times during our 12 day stay. We really enjoyed the fact that we could walk up to the restaurants in the village - our favorite being the Taverna Aptera. It would be helpful if there was a map of the island plus pen and paper. I was chilly at night so a light blanket in the cupboard. You could add Kanakis Olive Mill (local traditional products) to the manual .
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Beautiful villa and pool with fantastic views
Everything

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Excellent villa
The location of this villa is good. Walking distance to Aptera which has a basic mini market, taverna, kafenion and restaurant. The views across Souda Bay are stunning and offer interest with ships and submarines using the port regularly. You can see planes landing and taking off in the distance but there is no noise from the airport. However, as the villa overlooks the main E75 highway, there is the constant sound of traffic but you soon learn to tune this out. Villa Nikos is extremely well laid out and both the living room furniture and the beds are comfortable. It is cleaned twice a week by a delightful lady and the pool guys are unobtrusive and thorough. The owner was very helpful and fixed a problem we had immediately. Our favourite supermarket was the EKAABENITHE in Souda, laid out on two floors with a car park opposite but there is also a SYN.KA further up the street. We visited Chania several times, as it was so near, the Botanical Gardens, Ancient Aptera, Elafonisi Beach, Lake Kournas (go early before the crowds descend) the Springs of Argyroupolis (which are full of restaurants and not a lot else), Rethymno and also caught the ferry from Chora Sfakion to Loutro. So there is plenty to do! I would definitely recommend a stay at Villa Nikos and would like to thank everyone who helped to make our holiday in Crete so special.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Will

Fisher Family Stay May 2022
You will not be disappointed! We arrived at night so couldn’t see much. However when we woke up in the morning, what a surprise. The views are simply breathtaking. The pictures don’t do it justice. The villa itself is perfectly put together and extremely comfortable. We are a family of 6 +1 baby and had plenty of space. The surrounding area is lovely and you're central to all the local towns etc. We would recommend a visit to Old Town Chania, Wine tasting in the hills at Dourakis winery and a meal at the local Taverna "The Aptera" We ate in quite a lot, so the only thing I would say is a few more utensils. Sharper kitchen knife, serving spoons. Everything else was perfect!

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