Spacious Kera Villa in stunning location by the sea + superb private pool
About the property
- Villa2152 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay7 nights
Beautiful home with amazing views - ideal for a quiet relaxing holiday
Come and enjoy a relaxing stay at beautiful Kera Villa by the sea. 2018 bookings are now full unless a cancellation occurs later but 2019 bookings are now available.
The location overlooking the sea and with your own private swimming pool is also near to lovely beaches, great range of places to eat and is a great base for exploring Crete.
KERA VILLA is set in an acre of olive trees + gardens (with your own 10x5m private pool) and directly overlooks the sea and unspoiled sandy beach of Kera Bay and has superb sea and mountain views. This spacious, beautiful home is equipped to a very high standard for a maximum of FOUR guests to enjoy. It has a very attractive, open plan, split-level layout with an enormous lounge/dining area (10x6m), fitted kitchen plus a large lower sitting room. All these rooms have views across the bay. With high ceilings and many large patio doors the property remains cool in summer. Double aspect doors/windows keep the bedrooms cool WITH AIR CONDITIONING for any really hot nights. The bedroom balconies provide direct access to the wonderful pool area surrounded by flowering plants and olive trees. The two large bedrooms + pool area have super mountain views. There are open and covered terraces to provide sun or shade throughout the day and great places to eat or relax. Both Almerida and Kalyves (5 min drive or 10-20 min walk) have lovely blue flag beaches and many seaside tavernas and shops.
FREE WIFI IS AVAILABLE on a 'reasonable use basis' as is the AIR CONDITIONING in both bedrooms.
PRIVATE SWIMMNG POOL: The swimming pool is 10 x 5 metres plus Roman end steps and is at a constant depth of 1.4 metres. It is totally secluded as the pool and the very large tiled area are surrounded by olive and fruit trees plus other specimen plants making this a very attractive area of the property for both swimming and relaxing. In addition there are lovely views across our olive trees towards the White Mountains. It is a favourite part of Kera Villa for many guests.
BEDROOMS: Both bedrooms are large with one having a king-sized bed with new memory foam mattress and the other 2 twin beds or one super king. Both have fitted wardrobes and bedside tables and lights. The bedroom balconies overlook the pool and stairs lead down from them to the pool area below. At one end of the pool area a covered veranda provides a shady spot for reading, relaxing or eating and drinking. In addition there are chairs, a table, sunbeds and a sun umbrella located elsewhere around the pool.
AROUND THE VILLA : From the lane you wend your way along our private drive through the olive trees (that are illuminated in the evenings) to the far end of our land to the villa. It is located overlooking the bay to maximise the superb sea views. There is a large covered terrace (with built-in BBQ plus dining table and chairs) accessed from the lounge through the patio doors which will fold back completely. Go through the stone archway and there is a veranda which runs across most of the front of the house and provides an ideal location for relaxing or dining in the shade whilst listening to the waves on the beach below. In addition at the front there is also a large stone-paved area directly overlooking the bay below which is ideal for somewhere to eat or read in the sun or shade. The sheltered side terrace provides a perfect place for breakfast especially on windy days with a new stone arch - framing another super view. From the villa you get amazing skies as the sun rises over the small island in the bay and above the Drapanos mountain.
BEACHES : A short stroll along the lane leads to the unspoilt Kera beach in one direction or walk the other way and you can go down to a lovely, small and often deserted cove on the other side.
GARDENS AND ROOF TERRACE: The villa has a very large flat roof terrace and a large furnished room both of which have stunning panoramic views across Souda Bay and the Apokronas peninsular and is a great place for watching the sunset. Very good quality dining table, chairs and sun loungers are provided so that this is a most attractive area to sit and relax in the sun or shade or where you could have a simple meal or drink while admiring the views, sunset or just star-gazing. The tiled area in front of the room (which has a fridge for drinks!) leads onto a section of the terrace which is covered with green Astroturf and has glass walling on two sides to create a relaxing, seamless view of the Aegean Sea below.
GARDEN: There are young fruit trees along one side of the garden and over 50 olive trees. Close to the house there are different areas filled with specimen plants and flowers to provide all year round colour and interest and to make the setting for your holiday as attractive as possible.
Owner
Mrs Pattie Sidwell
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english, german
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 09, 2018
About Mrs Pattie Sidwell
Our main home is still in England in a small rural village. We are now both retired and able to spend more time in our lovely holiday home by the sea in Crete whilst also renting it out to provide us with some income.
Mrs Pattie Sidwell purchased this Villa in 2002
Why Mrs Pattie Sidwell chose Apokoronos
Location was the absolute key for us - as near to the sea as possible but with beautiful mountain views as well - and within walking distance of tavernas and some shops and only a short drive from larger shops and other amenities ..... and a much warmer and sunnier climate than in the UK. We found the perfect location - but our budget meant buying a property that needed quite a lot of work to make it a very special, luxury home. Many years later we are still continuing to improve Kera Villa and its acre of land - but as one of our reviewers wrote - 'Kera Villa was perfect when we visited 4 years ago but Pattie and Mick have managed to even improve on that'!
What makes this Villa unique
More than anything it is the superb sea views from almost all windows and terraces that makes Kera Villa the ideal place for a really relaxing holiday. You will have your own lovely private pool surrounded by flowering plants and olive trees and are only a short walk down the lane to a small unspoilt sandy beach - perfect for paddling and swimming. Kera Villa provides a very special, high quality home with spacious rooms and a kitchen stocked with herbs and spices etc - not a barely equipped rental property.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 11 king
- Bedroom 22 twin/ single, Two beds can be superking sized if requested
- The very large main bedroom with a King-sized bed has a window facing the bay and tilt and turn doors (with insect screen) on to its own balcony overlooking the pool and with views across our olive grove to the White Mountains. It is adjacent to the large main bathroom. The second twin-bedded room has two sets of tilt and turn doors onto its own balconies with the same super views across the pool area and towards the mountains and it has a new en-suite shower room. Both bedrooms have access down to the pool, extensive fitted wardrobes, bedside cabinets, dressing tables and large floor standing fans for use when required. With louvred shutters to provide security and privacy it is possible to leave open the doors and windows so that any sea breeze can also blow through. However air con is provided for use on hot evenings when the doors and windows must be closed to work effectively.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroomtoilet, shower
- Bathroom 3toilet
- Main bathroom is very large and has a corner bath (with shower over), toilet and a handbasin fitted into a long vanity unit with cupboards below and above on each side of the mirror. The washing machine is also fitted into one section of this bathroom and ironing facilites are also available. The en-suite shower room is also of a good size and has plenty of natural daylight and ventilation provided by the large tilt&turn window. It has a new shower enclosure and the room has been completely re-organised and re-tiled to a higher standard.
Location Type
- Beach
- Mountain
- Near The Ocean
Theme
- Away From It All
- Luxury
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living RoomTwo very comfortable 3 seater settees and one matching single arm chair plus an additional lower sitting room with blue 2 seater settee and 2 swivel armchairs plus 1 recliiner
- Air ConditioningUnits in both bedrooms
- FireplaceLarge wood supply provided
- Firewood
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingFull central heating is available throughout the property for use mid October to end of March
- InternetFREE WIFI is available
- Iron & Board
- Linens ProvidedBedlinen is provided and changed twice weekly
- Alarm Clock
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- ParkingAmple parking space in the shade on the property
- Parking Off Street
- Sunbed
- Toilet Paper
- Towels ProvidedBath and hand towels are provided but guests to bring their own beach/pool towels please.
- Washing MachineLocated in large bathroom
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- KitchenLarge semi-open plan space to living/dining area
- 4 Ring Stove
- Cooking UtensilsComplete range is provided
- Dishes & UtensilsExtensive range of crockery and cutlery is provided to suit all dining requirements
- DishwasherFull size dishwasher
- FreezerIntegral below the large fridge
- Grill
- Coffee MakerFilter coffee maker available
- Microwave
- OvenLarge American self-cleaning oven
- Pantry ItemsStock items including a very wide range of spices and herbs are available for guests to use
- RefrigeratorLarge Bosch fridge (above freezer section)
- Stove4 cooking rings on main oven
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningSeparate outdoor dining tables and chairs are also provided on the roof terrace and at ground level both under cover (next to the BBQ) and outside ... all with lovely sea views.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- GamesCards, backgammon etc
- Audio Tape Player
- Books for Adults
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- BooksLarge selection of fiction and non-fiction including many providing tourist information
- Music LibraryGood range of music CDs are available including Greek, classical and pop / rock
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThere are attractive garden areas with shrubs and flowering plants as well as fruit and olive trees
- BalconyBedrooms have low balconies with steps down to the pool area
- Binoculars
- BoatSmall sailing boats can be hired in Almerida
- Deck / PatioLarge terraces surround the villa and pool with sea and/or mountain views
- Beach Chairs
- Outdoor GrillFitted into covered terrace at front of property
- Porch / VerandaProvided over some of the terraces
- Terrace
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Water Sports GearFor hire in Almerida
Suitability
- not suitable for children
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolSecluded 10x5m pool with Roman end steps surrounded by trees and flowering plants and with sunbeds and small table + chairs and sun brolly for shade.
Attractions
- bay/sound
- caves
- churches
- forests
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- hiking
- mountain biking
- pier fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Notes
- *Young children are not allowed owing to the unfenced cliff and roof area but ask owner for more information if you have older, careful children *House and pool are cleaned and laundry changed twice a week but please bring own towels to use on the beach and when swimming or relaxing by the pool. Garden is maintained once a week *There are plenty of sun loungers and other outdoor furniture + a small built-in BBQ on the covered terrace *Villa is partly split-level with three steps from the main lounge/ dining area down to the lower sitting room and another three steps up to the two bedrooms and bathrooms. *Tourist information, bird and wild flower books plus binoculars are all available in the villa for guests to use. *Greek Tourist Board EOT/MHTE license 6506/06
House Rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
42 Reviews
Latest reviews
Fabulous views!
Delighted to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at Kera Villa so much and have rated it a five star property!
Bookings for 2018 are already being taken so do check the calendar soon.
I will certainly pass on your kind comments to our local team who look after the house, pool and garden - making sure we maintain the high standards that we know our guests appreciate.
Fabulous home from home
Delightful villa in a peaceful setting with a wonderful view of the bay
Delighted that you loved Kera Villa (as much as we do) and enjoyed the choice of places to eat and to visit nearby. We always give guests who want to return a special discount and priority on reserving their chosen dates - so if you are thinking you might want to come back next year do let us know as early as possible.
Thanks for finding the time to write this lovely review. Pattie
Perfect!
This great review contains many useful comments that will certainly help future renters who are considering staying at Kera Villa. Our guests often leave suggestions for places to visit and/or to eat and we put those into our house booklet.
Fabulous place to relax
Delighted to hear that everything met or exceeded your expectations and you really enjoyed your stay. Look forward to welcoming you back!
Our visit to Kera Villa in Crete
It is some years since we had guests from Canada but we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Kera Villa. There are plenty of other tavernas and places to visit within walking or easy driving distance for you to enjoy if you make a return visit. You could also explore more of the island too - if you can resist the temptation to simply relax and swim here at Kera!
Location
The small hamlet of Kera stands on its own bay between the villages of Almerida and Kalyves (both with shops and seaside tavernas) which are in walking distance or can be reached quickly by car. The sea is 20m below the villa and beach access is 100m along the lane. FIND US on Google earth satellite- KERA VILLA is set higher up the headland to the left of Kera Studios - set in our own olive trees making the villa and pool very private. The immediate local area is entirely rural with olive groves and grape vines stretching back towards the White Mountains that look amazing especially when capped with snow. PLACES TO VISIT : Within easy driving distance is the old Venetian city of Chania, set around a lovely ancient harbour with waterside tavernas; it has good shopping facilities and interesting museums. Easily reachable are many lovely mountain villages and stunning gorges (like the famous Samaria Gorge). You can visit the ancient site of Aptera or travel a little further to Knossos or other Minoan ruins or sites. Also within driving distance are many lovely beaches eg. Elafonissi on the west coast or drive to the beautiful south coast on the LIbyan Sea; or further a-field there are daily boat trips to Santorini in the main season.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
All cleaning, WIFI and heating costs are included in the price as is 'reasonable' use of AIR CONDITIONING which means doors and windows must be closed when in use and not left running when guests go out.