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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Guest house

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Guest house Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool

Villa Antigoni is an ideal house rental for a large family or a group of friends, ideally with children, that can even spend memorable times in the special tree house or at the protected part of the pool.
The Villa is a masterpiece of style combining rustic charm with interior chic.The garden filled with flowers and various trees and a hippy-deluxe house with dashes of Parisian style. The vegetation all around the villa is like a virgin forest, forming a natural barrier between your poetic world and an all-too-present reality. Life at this house revolves around the terraces and the pool.
This holiday home stands like an ancient fort among the old olive and orange trees. The color of the exterior stucco was taken directly from the land surrounding the house. The extended vine covered pergola on the stone pavement in front of the property is the perfect venue for long lunches after a morning by the infinity pool where there is yet another pergola as well as a traditional wooden oven and barbeque.
This impressive property is situated five-ten minutes from the endless north coastline of the island and the famous retreat of Platanias with all amenities you may need.
Beautifully renovated, stylish and sophisticated, the house has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main building and an independent guest house that holds one more bedroom one bathroom, living room and kitchen.
This beautiful villa is generously furnished with handsome antiques as well as comfortable and classic modern seating, beautiful paintings, sculpture and decorations throughout. High ceilings with rhythmic wood beams give definition to the large open-plan living spaces, which flow together and the glass facade allows the quests to enjoy the landscape and also enables natural light to flood into the interior. Rooms take on a monastic simplicity, and invite repose and quietness while enjoying magnificent views of the immediate landscape and the sea.
The main house ground floor living, dining, and kitchen areas were combined in a single, long room on the ground floor that takes advantage of the spectacular view of the sea. The wooden beams are a recurring element throughout most of the house, running along the length of the ceiling; they represent an attempt to keep in touch with tradition.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether 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 1331882

About the area

Platanias

Located in Platanias, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Old Venetian Harbor is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach. Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Platanias, Crete

What's nearby

  • Máleme Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Platanias Square - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 13 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete - 21 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Η αcαcία του Αγά - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Menta Cafe Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bossa Nova - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rooftop Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool on 31 Dec 2026 start from AU$376, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A glorious 19th-century manor house with a beautiful private pool located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Máleme Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from German War Cemetery. Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed this property.
Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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Lovely stay

Welcoming and generous host. Beautiful pool. Good taverna in village.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Idyllic stay

A wonderful property in a lovely village. Great communication and easy check in. Fantastic communal areas indoors and beautiful spaces outdoors. Fabulous pool. Interesting and authentic local area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Brilliant Villa

Villa Antigoni is as amazing as its description indicates - spacey, extremely comfortable, good distance between bedrooms which offers adult privacy and minimises the risk of waking children from the patio, and a sensational pool! The support team were first class and we couldn't recommend the villa more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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Lovely house with terrific view

3 generations of our family stayed at the villa and we all enjoyed it very much. The property owner left us a generous selection of fruit, juice and wine. The pool is excellent, our nearly 4 year old grandson’s swimming improved a lot during our stay. It’s a very spacious house with a lovely garden.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

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Ten Day Much Needed Family Holiday

This property is fantastic. The whole ten days exceeded our expectations and we could not believe our luck. Much of the holiday was spent just lounging around the pool and enjoying meals together at the villa. The manager Manolis was on hand if needed and his laid back, friendly manner added to the whole experience. I would definitely come back again with my family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

wonderful vacation

Our family (two adults and two children) enjoyed very much our stay at this villa. We rented a car and each day visited a different place (mostly beaches), some of them based on owner's recommendations, we really liked all the recommended tavernas and beaches. Every morning we made lemonade with the lemons from the lemon trees from the backyard, and local honey, such a delicious treat, our best lemonades ever! The owner is extremely nice and responsive. He left for us so many goodies to enjoy during our stay. Overall the perfect vacation, we'll be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bente B.

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Highly recommandable!

Beautiful historical villa with character. Fantastic view, nice and green garden and amazing pool. Nice and spacious rooms and bathrooms, everything clean and with the necessary food and drinks in the fridge and big bowls of fruit and vegetables for the first days. You feel welcome. We liked the isolated setting in the small village of Kondomari away from the touristic crowds, but still not far from the coast, beaches and coastal villages and Chania if you needed shops and restaurants. The newly opened Akakia restaurant 5 minutes walk from the villa is a jewel!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Lovely villa

Beautiful villa with amazing views. Brilliant pool although most of it is very deep. Well kept gardens with plenty of sun loungers. Some of the drains need attention as they smell particularly the ones in the pool house. Kitchen needs updating as it lets the rest of the lovely villa down. Lots of groceries left for us which was much appreciated. Village has a great traditional restaurant with friendly staff. We had a great holiday and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Boris D.

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Great stay

Villa and everything about the property is as you can see on photos. House is huge, 3 bedrooms, big living room, kitchen is on the small side but has everything. We didn't even go into the pool house but I believe people can sleep there as well. Terrace outside with the garden is really nice and spacious. Pool is fantastic and clean. Manolis (the manager) was great, he welcomed us at the house, gave us a few tips and was ready to help whenever needed. Location of the house is in a tiny village, it's surrounded with houses of local people but they keep to themselves and don't bother you with anything. Having a car is almost a must because the closest store is 5min drive away down the hill. All in all, great experience and we'll be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas B.

Just amazing!

We were a family of 9 people and we booked this Villa for our holidays in Crete. It;s the second time we visit Crete and we definitely come back to this Villa and this region.The Villa is fantastic! There is everything you need and much more. You can enjoy the pool, which is huge, the sitting options are many and we felt really comfortable, because we had plenty of space. Both Vila and guest house have a high standard classic decoration and you can clearly recognize the quality of the materials this Villa was built. Manolis the manager gave us grate tips of things to do, he organized a grate boat trip in South Crete and he was always available for anything we may needed. The cleaning 2 times per week is also a very good option, the owners offer. We will come back for sure!
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10/10 Excellent

Tanja v.

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Top Villa

Super Villa! Sehr sauber und gemütlich eingerichtet! Wir haben uns die zwei Wochen sehr wohl gefühlt. Zur Begrüßung gab es jedemenge Obst und Gemüse! Der Kühlschrank wurde reichlich gefühlt, uns hat es die ersten Tage an nichts gefehlt! Der Pool wurde regelmäßig gereinigt und auch die Villa wurde alle 4 Tage gereinigt und Bettwäsche ,sowie Handtücher gewechselt! Wir können die Unterkunft nur empfehlen! Von uns bekommt sie in allen Bereichen 5 Sterne.. danke für die schöne Zeit
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

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Surpassed expectations

A very spacious villa with an abundance of facilities including a huge pool and panoramic views of mountains and the sea. Perfect as a base for exploring and simply relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

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Just beautiful

From check in to the day we left, everything was so well organised, the villa is stunning, fabulous pool and bbq areas, the managers were both amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable about the area... sad to leave!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel w.

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

A perfect oasis

Stay here if you want a beautiful oasis of your own to come back to after exciting and varied days out in Western Crete. This villa is a charming manor house featuring a spacious main sitting room with high ceilings and huge glass doors looking at the sea across olive groves. The extensive and carefully tended garden is amazing and a walk around the villa grounds takes you beneath lemon, pear,fig trees and grapevines. We were 6-8 adults using the main house and the "guest house" adjoining. We spent many happy hours on the dining terrace outside,with its large open "window" wall, perfectly framing the sunset and the mountains beyond. Both the manager and the owner were kind and exceptionally helpful and provided a generous range of foods and local specialities for us. We were also given great tips about where to go - secret beaches and interesting historical sites. And after the trips it is so wonderful to come back to the quiet garden, the roses and the perfectly sized, clean pool. Everyone was full of praise for this villa and enjoyed their time immensely.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bilal A.

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Einfach nur Wunderschön mit wunderschönem Ausblick

Der Aufenthalt war ein Traum. Wir wurden zu Beginn herzlich empfangen und in der wunderschönen Villa standen Begrüßungsgeschenke, 2 Obstaschalen, Olivenoil, Kaffee, Gemüse, Eier und vieles mehr. Man musste so ziemlich gar nichts mehr einkaufen. Der vorhandene Haarfön war defekt. Direkt am nächsten Tag wurde uns ein nagelneuer Fön vorbeigebracht. Die Aussicht ist klasse und man hat Blick aufs Meer. Drumherum Olivenbäume und Orangenbäume. Die Villa liegt in einem ruhigen Dorf, somit ist eine Entspannung garantiert. Nach chania brauchte man nur 20 Minuten. Der Pool ist sehr schön und die Anlage ist sehr groß und sehr gepflegt. Um unser Wohl würde excellent gesorgt. Gastfreundlichkeit von Manos und Kostas stand ganz oben. Danke für alles. Wir werden wiederkommen!!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas I.

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Wundervolles Haus, für Familien sehr gut geeignet

Wir sind 2 Familien mit Kindern zwischen 2 & 5 Jahren, haben 3 Wochen in diesem Haus verbracht und uns richtig wohl gefühlt. Der Pool sucht seinesgleichen und das Haus ist sowohl im Innen- als auch im Außenbereich sehr großzügig angelegt, so dass die Kinder viel Platz zum Spielen hatten. Es ist nicht das modernste eingerichtete Haus, aber sehr gemütlich, sauber und gut instandgehalten. Der Strand und die nächste Ortschaft (Maleme) sind schnell zu erreichen - ein Auto ist allerdings unbedingt erforderlich. Wir können das Haus uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

jean charles p.

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Exceptionnel

Séjour exceptionnel et jardin et piscine exceptionnels Je recommande a 1000%
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Olivier L.

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A superb house and a great location

We've spent in this beautiful historic house an unforgettable holiday! The property is very well entertained and the owner family responsive, helpful and extremely kind. I do recommend this house without reservation.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Magali P.

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Une villa magnifique

La propriété est juste magnifique. On y a séjourné en été donc on a beaucoup plus profité des extérieurs de la maison qui sont vraiment bien fait. Barbecue, piscine adapté aux enfants, vue splendide, hamac, balancelle et au calme. Il faudrait peut être rajouter une table extérieur plus grande, car l'actuel est pour 4 personnes nous on été 4 donc ça allé mais pour des groupes plus grand s'est dommage, surtout que la terrasse est très grande. Les propriétaires nous ont à chaque fois répondu très rapidement quand nous avions des questions et sont très accueillants. Ils nous avaient envoyé par mail un petit guide de choses à faire dans les alentours très pratique. Par contre il faut forcement avoir une voiture car vous ne pouvez rien faire à pied. A proximité (en voiture) grand supermarché et nous sommes allés plusieurs fois sur Platanias qui a de bons restaurants. Et après pour les spots D'Élafonissi et Balos Beach il faut compter 1h15 au départ de la maison. On est resté 1 semaine là bas et pendant notre séjour le ménage a été fait donc très appréciable. Pour résumé : villa superbe et idéalement situé et propriétaires très sympa et disponible. Vous pouvez réserver sans problème.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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Great Villa

We spent two weeks at this villa and have only good things to say about it. The contacts (manager and owner) were available, friendly and helpful, they met us on arrival to give us a tour and subsequently sent us details of their local recommendations. There was fresh fruit and juice waiting for us on arrival as well as coffee. The house is spacious and well laid out with plenty of features (coffee machine, dishwasher, big telly and so on) as well as a nice layout. The best feature is the outside though. The pool is excellent. The various seating areas offer shade or sun depending on the time of day. There are grass lawns and grapes growing over the walkways, outdoor cooking and beautifully framed views of the sea and the hills. The location is good for trips to Chania, Rethymno etc. and also the western beaches. I would thoroughly recommend this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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Great House

Perfect family home with extra pool house for additional guests. Amazing bbq area, pool, and grounds. Hosts were very welcoming and left us enough fruits/food to feed an army...highly recommended!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

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Peaceful and beautiful

We needed this holiday so much, so when we arrived, we were welcomed so kindly, and given so much help, it couldn’t have been better. But it did get better, because the pool was one of the best we have ever had at a villa. It is so well filtered and clean we were amazed. No having to net it twice a day to get rid of bugs, and it is so big. There is a small pool that is safe for babies and toddlers too that is attached. The main house is enormous, and the granny annex is excellent too. Its well equipped for cooking. Coffee machines, and different gadgets in the cupboards for making smoothies. Excellent fridge’s and freezers There is an Apple TV, and a very large telly. The house was cleaned and we had our beds changed twice, (it would have been three times it we had liked). Cant think of anything bad at all. Beautiful places to visit in the mountains, and the tavernas were delicious.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Thomas W.

Sehr schönes Herrenhaus zum Wohlfühlen

Wir waren mit der ganzen Familie (6Erw. 2Kinder (3+6) ) für 12 Tage in der Unterkunft. Das Haus ist wirklich sehr, sehr schön. Der Besitzer legt sehr viel Wert darauf, dass man sich dort wohlfühlt. Man darf sich jederzeit bei ihm melden falls man Anliegen hat. Ein Bsp.: Die Matratzen waren anfangs so schlecht (man merkte jede Feder), dass ich bat uns neue zu besorgen. Das war gar kein Problem schon am nächsten Tag wurden die Neuen geliefert! Zur Begrüßung stand frisches Obst auf dem Tisch und Wein und Raki waren im Kühlschrank. Der Gärtner kommt alle 2,3 Tage reinigt den Pool und bringt den Garten in Ordnung. In den 12 Tagen war 2 mal eine Reinigungs - Crew da. Diese brachten frische Handtücher, bezog die Betten frisch und machte alles sauber. Die Reinigungs Crew kommt mit Vorankündigung (meist 1 Tag im Voraus) und braucht ca 2-3 std. Der Pool ist riesig und an der tiefsten Stelle sogar 3 m. Es gibt ein Kinderbecken, was natürlich perfekt für meine Nichte und meinen Neffen war. Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt in Kontamari und wir empfehlen dieses Anwesen mit gutem Gewissen weiter!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Amazing family home full of character features at historic village with breathtaking views.

Less than 20’ from the dream pretty town of Chania, a magnificent 19th century villa wins you over with the owners’ attention to detail. Pristine, fully equipped kitchen, often cleaned swimming pool with kids’ section, comfy beds and pillows with crispy bedding , bbq that comes with charcoals and breathtaking views of the sunset make this property ideal for relaxing holidays for families or large groups. From its location on the hillside of the historic village Kontomari, to the exposed beams of the ceiling of the main house, from the grapes hanging from the patio to the jasmine perfuming the extra large veranda, the property offers a unique opportunity of submerging yourself in the myth that is Crete, a stone throw’s away from buzzing Platanias and all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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