With beach views, this villa features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 4 guests. It offers a patio for outdoor relaxation and is near the sea for swimming, snorkeling, hiking, and biking. Explore nearby attractions like Souda Bay and Kalami Beach during your stay.
Highlights
Feels like home
Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Steps from the shore
Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
Katerina's Penthouse beautiful beach-side villa near Kalyves, Chania
Standing alone and commanding magnificent views over Souda Bay is Katerina’s. This traditionally built property is within easy walking distance of a small beach reached from the property via a private path through the vines. The house is accessed by car via a lane from Kalami.
Set between the Turkish fortress of Izeddin and the coastal road towards Kalives and Rethminon is Kalami with its beach bar/cafe and beach with a small jetty. Kalives, with its tavernas, beautiful sandy beach, shops and supermarket, is just 5 minutes drive away.
The main part of the property is the large penthouse which has two floors and extensive balconies from which to admire the sea view. A Cretan archway partitions the spacious dining area from the living area and kitchen. (with Cretan fireplace and traditional Cretan furniture) There is a small WC with hand basin and a washing machine on this floor.
On the upper floor is a bathroom with shower and two bedrooms (one twin and one double both with air con).
Seasonal beach bar/cafe below the property and a traditional cafe 1/2 mile walk uphill.
Nearest beach 400yds, other beaches 1 mile, shops 2 miles.
Car hire is required.
The unobtrusive and charming owner, Anna, lives below the property.
Access to the Penthouse is via a flight of external stone steps.
Internal wooden staircase connects the living area to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Wall between the two bedrooms is a wooden partition wall with floor to ceiling wardrobes.
This beautiful Cretan home offers much character and is ideal for couples. Due to the nature of the architecture, we would not recommend this property to anyone with mobility issues or to young children.
**Climate crisis resilience tax:- the amount your accommodation owner will collect from you is 15 euros a night , which will be collected during or at the end of your stay**
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Chania
Located in Chania, this villa is near the beach. 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. Art of Living Glass Factory and Greek National Football Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.