Plaka Vacation Rental : Plaka, Elounda

Enchanting house right on the beach at Plaka for a romantic holiday

Description 70 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Amenities beach, village, garden, terrace, air-conditioning, barbecue
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£700 - £1,050/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$1,169 - $1,753/week 
Michael Wilson
Speaks: English, French, Dutch

Photos and Description of the Plaka vacation rental One bedroom house and garden to sleep a max. of 4 in the village of Plaka

A unique property for the area, Folia is right by the sea, with the bedroom 'on the beach'. The single storey house makes no pretence to be modern, but has all amenities for a truly wonderful holiday. There is a double bedroom facing the sea; a spacious living/dining area with 2 built in couches suitable as single beds; a separate kitchen and shower room. Furnishings are traditional and add to the Cretan flavour of this old village school house. An outside staircase takes you onto the flat roof which is a magnificent area to sunbathe or take an evening cocktail overlooking the sea below you. A delightful garden with trees and plants gives you a unique view to the Island of Spinalonga and your private gate to the sea only a couple of meters away. The garden opens onto the road in Plaka and is only a few seconds walk to the nearest restaurant also on the beach. The house is being decorated a& updated for the 2010 season. It is a perfect place for couples and honeymooners.
Plaka property rental - Folia on the beach

Folia on the beach

Plaka property rental - The garden at Folia

The garden at Folia

Plaka property rental - View of Plaka and Spinalonga

View of Plaka and Spinalonga

Plaka property rental - On the roof at Folia looking towards Spinalonga

On the roof at Folia looking towards Spinalonga

Plaka property rental - View from the bedroom

View from the bedroom

Plaka property rental - Bedroom

Bedroom

Plaka property rental - Dining area

Dining area

Plaka property rental - View to living area and bedroom

View to living area and bedroom

Plaka property rental - Kitchen area

Kitchen area

Plaka property rental - Shower room

Shower room

Plaka property rental - Private gate to the beach

Private gate to the beach

Plaka property rental - Sunrise at Plaka

Sunrise at Plaka

Location: Crete < Greece

Nearest Airport: Heraklion at 75 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Agios Nikolaos at 15 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Plaka is situated to the north east of Crete, 5 minutes by car from the town of Elounda, 15 minutes from Agios Nikolaos and about one hour from the capital's airport, Heraklion. The region is full of historical interest and is in an area of outstanding beauty. The mountains and sea are never far away. The island of Spinalonga is 10 minutes by boat and the famous archealogical site of Knossos just over an hour away. Swimming at Plaka is on a large pebbled beach excellent for snorkelling. It is a paradise for walkers and nature lovers. Griffin vultures nest in the mountains overlooking Plaka. There are many old Cretan villages in the mountains above Plaka and overlooking the north coast; there are unspoiled coves and roads with fantastic views and local cafeneons to take a break from the sightseeing. For the young there are sandy beaches 5 minutes away in Elounda or further afield around Agios Nikolaos. Also water parks and a golf course are less than an hour away. Wonderful locatio

Availability Calendar

Updated:
Oct 7, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
November 2009
s m t w t f s
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 - - - - -
- - - - - - -
December 2009
s m t w t f s
- - 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31 - -
- - - - - - -
January 2010
s m t w t f s
- - - - - 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 - - - - - -
February 2010
s m t w t f s
- 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
March 2010
s m t w t f s
- 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 - - -
- - - - - - -
April 2010
s m t w t f s
- - - - 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 -
- - - - - - -
May 2010
s m t w t f s
- - - - - - 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 - - - - -
June 2010
s m t w t f s
- - 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 - - -
- - - - - - -
July 2010
s m t w t f s
- - - - 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
- - - - - - -
August 2010
s m t w t f s
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 - - - -
- - - - - - -
September 2010
s m t w t f s
- - - 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 - -
- - - - - - -
October 2010
s m t w t f s
- - - - - 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 - - - - - -
Available
  
Unavailable
Special Offer

Rental Rates for this vacation rental in Plaka, Greece

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
British Pounds
Convert Currency
Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Minimum Stay
Apr 1, 2010 - Apr 30, 2010 £700 - - - - - 5 Nights
May 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010 £800 - - - - - 5 Nights
Jun 1, 2010 - Sep 30, 2010 £1,050 - - - - - 5 Nights
Oct 1, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 £800 - - - - - 5 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Booking Conditions -
    Written confirmation with the applicable deposit (20% of the accommodation cost) is required to secure the booking. Confirmation of your booking together with an invoice/receipt showing the balance payable will be sent to you. Full payment is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival. Cheques or Bankers Drafts or bank transfer are to be payable to Michael Wilson. If for any reason the balance is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel the booking. For bookings made less than 8 weeks prior to your arrival, the total amount is due with the booking form.

    Cancellation -
    1) By you, the Client: 8 weeks or before your arrival, the deposit will be non-refundable. Less than 8 weeks prior to your arrival, the total cost of the accommodation will be non-refundable if we, the owners, are unable to recover the income by re letting
  • 2) By us, the Owners: Our liability is limited to making the accommodation available for the dates booked. In the event of the accommodation not being available, a full refund will be made of monies paid, plus interest at the appropriate rate for advance payments.

    Force Majeure -
    We are unable to accept responsibility for any aspect of your holiday arrangements beyond our control such as threats of war, civil commotion, riots, industrial disputes, earthquakes or natural disasters, government action or travel delays caused by any reason
    Subletting.
    The accommodation is provided for the sole use of the Clients named on the booking form. Subletting or assignment of the property is not permitted.

    Insurance -
    The Client is strongly advised to take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance for all members of the party.

    Rental Period The rental period commences at 1400hrs on the first day and ends at 1000hrs on the last day.
  • Health & Safety Whilst we make every effort to ensure that the property is as safe as possible, you must accept that the local conditions vary enormously from the UK. We cannot accept any responsibility for your health & safety while staying at the property. We will provide guidelines at the property to assist you in minimizing any risks to your safety.

    Security Crete is still a relatively safe location and does not have a high incidence of crime. However, we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to property or persons during the course of your booking.

    Damage caused to the property and/or its contents The Client must accept full responsibility for damage and breakages to the property and goods. All such damages and breakages will be charged for at replacement value and must be paid for prior to departure. A £200 refundable deposit is requested at the time of final payment of the accommodation

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation rental in Plaka, Greece

Property Type:
  • house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 70 m²

Location Type:
  • beach
  • village

Theme:
  • romantic
  • family

General:
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • paper towels
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • air-conditioning
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • sunbed

Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower

Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - Queen
  • The living area has 2 built in couches that are excellent as single beds for the additional 2 persons.
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • books

Outside:
  • parking on street
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • terrace
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • scuba diving or snorkeling

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • babysitting
  • bay/sound
  • caves
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • museums
  • playground
  • water parks

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
  • paddle boating
  • pier fishing
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • scenic drives

Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Notes: Folia was lovingly restored by an Australian family who used to spend their Summers in Plaka for about 25 years.Situated on the 'main' road in Plaka which still enjoys only light through traffic, the village maintains its charm with only a few tasteful boutiques, a mini market and some lovely tavernas and cafe neons. There has been some recent interest in the area with the novel, The Island, by Victoria Hislop and you can take a boat to the island from Plaka. The book is currently being filmed for a tv series. The house is a sturdy stone structure with traditional thick walls keeping it cool in Summer. The addition of air conditioning in the bedroom gives you the option for further comfort. The roof terrace is a stunning place to sit and if you are early birds the sun comes out of the sea at dawn- unforgettable!-.

Contact the owner or property manager

Contact Details
*
*
*
*
*
When are you traveling?
How many are in your party?
Your message to the owner

Speaks: English, French, Dutch

(Maximum 500 Characters.  characters remaining.)
 
* Required

Michael Wilson

Speaks: English, French, Dutch

This advertiser has been with HomeAway.com since 2007


The contents of this form will be sent direct by e-mail to the advertiser. It is only to be used to inquire about booking this property. Any other use constitutes an abuse of HomeAway.com systems. You may also receive our email newsletters targeted to your interests by HomeAway. You can reference our privacy statement for more information.

Privacy Statement
This email goes direct to the advertiser. You should be notified within 30 seconds that it has been sent. HomeAway also keeps an archive copy as a back-up for advertisers. HomeAway will also add your email address to its mailing list. This list is used exclusively by us for newsletters and notification of special offers. The HomeAway mailing list is not given, sold, or lent to any third party. If you wish to have your email address removed from the HomeAway.com list, please click remove. See our privacy policy for more information.

Sending your request....

Other Vacation Properties in Plaka

Plaka vacation rental

 - Property 435875
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, Sleeps 6
  • Modern villa with private pool and garden near the sea
  • near the ocean, village
  • private pool
Rates per property (USD)
$1,336 - $2,171/week

Plaka cottage vacation rental

 - Property 439504
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Crete Beach Cottages, 2-6 persons, directly on the beach in beautiful landscape - 3 Bed Option
  • cottage
  • beach, waterfront
  • garden
Rates per room (USD)
$105 - $165/night
$451 - $978/week

Plaka villa vacation rental

 - Property 89916
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Crete, exceptional Villa directly on the beach, Gulf o. Mirambello
  • villa
  • beach, waterfront
  • private pool
Rates per room (USD)
$812 - $1,219/night
$5,687 - $8,531/week

See More Vacation Rentals in Plaka