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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123013.9 sq ft
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Outdoor barbecue
Explore the area
Kalami, Crete
Kiani Beach
Place, Kiani Beach
9 min walk
Kalami Beach
Place, Kalami Beach
14 min walk
Ancient City of Aptera
Place, Ancient City of Aptera
17 min walk
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
29 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Livingroom 1
2 Double Sofa Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Souda Bay View - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12
Overview Souda Bay View is located in Kalami Chania, Crete. This detached vacation rental property offers air-conditioning, Free Wi-Fi and sleeps up to 12 people with 5 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms. There is a private pool with barbecue and Sea views. Walking distance to the Beach and Restaurants. Layout
The villa is arranged over three levels. On the ground floor, there is a self-contained apartment featuring a double bedroom, a family bathroom, a small kitchen, and a dining area. The first floor offers one double bedroom, while the second floor comprises two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom.
Living Room The living room has a ornamental fireplace, dining area, comfortable sofas, DVD Player, Satellite TV and Free Wi-Fi. There are sea views from the living room.
Kitchen The kitchen features a toaster, coffee maker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove/hob and oven. There is also a barbecue outside.
Bedrooms Souda Bay View has 5 Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 is air-conditioned with a double bed. Bedroom 2 is air-conditioned with a double bed. Bedroom 3 is air-conditioned with 2 single beds. Bedroom 4 is air-conditioned with a double bed. Bedroom 5 has a double bed. Additional bed available: 2 Single Sofa Beds. (Travel Crib and Highchair available for free.)
Bathrooms Souda Bay View has 3 Bathrooms: Bathroom 1 (Family Bathroom) has shower and W/C. Bathroom 2 (Family Bathroom) bath with W/C. Bathroom 3 W/C.
Swimming Pool Private Pool Size: 9.0m x 4.0m Depths: Shallow End = 0.9m; Deep End = 1.40m Aspect: North-West Facing Pool Access: Ladder Additional Pool Features: Sun Beds and Poolside Dining Area. ----------------------
SECURITY DEPOSIT If your party consists of a group where the average age is under 25 years of age, a refundable security deposit of 150 EU, per person, is required, payable with the accommodation balance or six weeks before arrival. Upon departure, the villa must be left clean and tidy and upon inspection, the security deposit will be refunded minus any breakages or additional cleaning required.
Pets - not allowed
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property Registration Number 1042K91002961101
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Chania
Located in Chania, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 Golden Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Greek National Football Museum are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Onar Seaside Lounge - 30 min drive
Souvlakerie - 6 min drive
Dionysos Beach Bar - 14 min walk
Cactus Coffee & Goodies Store - 4 min drive
Barbantonis - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Souda Bay View - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Souda Bay View - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12?
As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Souda Bay View - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12 on 16 Jun 2026 start from £510, 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.
How much is parking at Souda Bay View - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Souda Bay View - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Souda Bay View - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Souda Bay View - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12 located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Souda Bay, Kalami Beach and Kiani Beach. Blue Coast and Aptera Fortress are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Great service from booking through to our 2 weeks - excellent to have the villa cleaned and new bedding and bath towels provided twice during our stay - pool cleaned and rubbish taken away regularly. We had an issue with the dishwasher on our first evening- by the next day we had been given a temporary one and a new one was installed a day later.The villa its self has the most amazing views through out the day - you can spend many hours relaxing around the pool. Lovely taverna within walking distance - beach with beach bar 15 min walk. Kalives has all you need to dine in or dine out. Once you have found the turning off the road to the villa your fine - first time can be a bit tricky but directions given are useful. We had an excellent 2 weeks and loved exploring a new area
My family and I had an absolutely wonderful time at this home. The pictures do not do the property justice as it is the most beautiful view off the back deck and pool area. Our tweens/teens had a great time and enjoyed the pool, while the adults loved the many gathering places to talk and engage with one another. The location was a short drive from Chania, while being close to a supermarket and several restaurants for those that did not want to drive into the larger city for dinner. Overall, we loved the house and hope to stay there again in the future!
The location of this property is breathtaking. We spent a lot of time floating in the sea right below the house. The beach is small, but the water is perfect. There were even tiny, wild blackberries on the trail that runs between the house and the beach.
The owner kindly brought us extra towels and wonderful tomatoes. My only note is that the beds are quite firm. I prefer a slightly softer mattress.
This property was absolutely gorgeous! The pool was perfect temperature for swimming in late September and there is a great little local restaurant nearby (Kalami Parking) that we went to several times. There are not a lot of "extras" here so we did have to make a supermarket run for extra trash bags, sugar for coffee, toilet paper, etc. Also to note the turn off for the poperty js not well marked and looks kind of scary like youre driving off a cliff (dont worry youre not!) So I'd suggest google mapping before you arrive to get an idea of what it looks like.
Overall, the property is very nice. Here are the pro’s and con’s.Pro’s1) nice home, well kept2) top notch location, amazing view, superb sunsets3) easy access4) quick service on any concerns5) pool is quite nice6) easy ( steep ) trail to the ocean with nice swimming and snorkelingCon’s( We had a group of 10 - 8 adults, 2 teens )1) main living area is not air conditioned, in 38c weather, it was hot. Good ventilating but no respite from heat. 2) lower bedroom is not air conditioned and gets afternoon and evening sun. It is an oven and very uncomfortable.3) Twin beds upstairs are so uncomfortable the teens slept in the living area on couches.4) kitchen is equipped okay but really meant for maybe four people. Dishwasher so small, that we ran it after every meal. And do not expect anything other than dishes, pots, pans. Not even a salt shaker to be found. Bring everything you need to cook.This vrbo is operated thru Agni Travel, they were friendly and helpful and quick to respond. Only downside is we tried to pay using a credit card and they wanted 5% penalty for that ( 400 eu penalty) so use a wire transfer instead.
Stuart S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
chris h.
15 Apr 2022
We had a really beautiful stay at Souda Bay View villa. Its a stunning holiday home. There are am...
We had a really beautiful stay at Souda Bay View villa. Its a stunning holiday home. There are amazing sights and sounds of the sea throughout the property. The panoramic views across the bay are to die for. We stayed there in early April and so there was a cool breeze but I can imagine that in the summer months the sea breeze would be a life saver. This villa has multiple outdoor amenities; the beautiful pool area; the terrace off the living room ideal for sundowners; the barbecue / breakfast area that catches the morning sun complete with giant-sized chess board; and finally the pretty much private beach area which, although admittedly accessed by a steep and slightly precarious track, became part of our daily routine. The water is crystal clear and a comfortable 16C for swimming in April.
The sleeping accommodation was just as described by Agni Travel. The beds were comfortable. The whole villa, both inside and outside, was impeccably clean on our arrival. We were greeted by our host Stratos the morning after our overnight arrival. Stratos gave us a very warm, Greek welcome. It makes such a difference when your host makes time to chat and to ensure that you feel completely at home. Stratos is a real gent!
Theres plenty to see nearby. The archaeological sites at Aptera are mind boggling in terms of the history they present to you almost at your doorstep. They are so accessible and almost understated; a definite must-see. Make sure to visit "The Aptera" Tavern, less than 10 minutes drive away which serves fantastic Greek food, looking onto snow capped mountains to the south (at least in April!).
Chania, to the northwest, is about a 20 minutes drive and is a busy seaside town with some really nice restaurants. Its great for an evening trip. We dined twice at a family-owned restaurant called "Steki" located on a beautiful little side street near the town centre (really amazing Greek food).
All in all, our holiday was a memorable one, made all the more so by our stay at this really special cliff top villa "Souda Bay View". Well be back.
Perfektes Haus mit fantastischer Lage. Aussicht und Ausstattung war super.Fenster im Bad waren nicht zu öffnen, das ist etwas schade, aber ansonsten alles gut.
fantastisch huis, als je het eenmaal gevonden hebt
Het huis zelf en de omgeving (uitzicht!!) zijn geweldig. Eigenaar is ook behulpzaam toen warm water uitviel en koffiezetter kapot was. Minder fijn is dat het huis nergens staat aangegeven, waardoor wij in het donker 1,5 uur hebben moeten zoeken.
The house and location are great and we enjoyed it very much. The staff who came the next day of our arrival to check was very helpul.
I was disapointed by the quality of some equipment, the lack of some items like beach towels, extra garbage sacs, barbecue ustensils.
I will suggest that a manager comes at the villa and checks the equipment.
A guest book with all the information necessary for staying in the house, tips on restaurants and so on, will be useful to have. I discovered only after 5 days an information sheet posted on a wall in the kitchen)
We really enjoyed home and location. Stratos was lovely to deal with.
George T.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
31 May 2021
We had an amazing stay at your property and will definitely come a second time in the near future...
We had an amazing stay at your property and will definitely come a second time in the near future. The location, pool and Villa were exactly as described.
La maison est bien conçue pour trois familles. Le contact avec le propriétaire est sympathique.
Il faudrait prévoir plus de rideau occultant dans le petit studio du rez-de-chaussée. Très bonnes vacances.
Christophe j.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Dear Chistophe,
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review for our villa. I am very delighted with the positive experience you had. I gladly invite you to book your next holiday villa with us, for which I thank you in advance. Looking forward to your soonest reply.
Kind Regards
Richard.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue C.
1 Sept 2020
A very spacious villa with a view to die for. Souda Bay View is a really straightforward drive fr...
A very spacious villa with a view to die for. Souda Bay View is a really straightforward drive from Chania Airport, very easy to find. Its in a great position overlooking Souda Bay, with the most glorious sunsets. With only five of us we were spoilt for choice with the bedrooms, the boys opting for the separate apartment which they loved. Well equipped kitchen and a big fridge, all very practical, and the option to dine inside or out with big tables and a BBQ. The pool is a good size and very clean, theres lots of space to relax on sunbeds and big parasols for shade. We all loved the beach, which felt totally private - just pop through a little gate then a short walk down a slope. Clear water and lots of fish to see - great snorkelling. The track down to the villa is quite steep so youll need a car with a bit of oomph to get back up! A good sized supermarket, bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants just a few minutes drive away in Kalyves. I would book another holiday here at the drop of a hat. Sue
Sue C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jackie D.
8 Oct 2019
Such a beautiful relaxing villa. We had an amazing week! Thank you!
Our holiday highlights:
...
Such a beautiful relaxing villa. We had an amazing week! Thank you!
Our holiday highlights:
- swimming in the sea below the villa from private beach - water so clear and warm.
- relaxing on the balconies watching the ships/fishermen, night-time beautiful lights of cruise liners, magnificent red sunsets
- breathtaking views from so many rooms
- Samaria Gorge hiking day amazing
- friendly owners /cleaners
- great cleaning service midweek
Jackie D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bruce and Libby K.
22 Jun 2019
Very relaxing. Bruce...
Very relaxing. Bruce
Bruce and Libby K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 Oct 2018
Stunning location, staying in a villa that is beautiful. We had a very relaxing holiday with Agn...
Stunning location, staying in a villa that is beautiful. We had a very relaxing holiday with Agni Travel and we will be booking with them again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sune N.
13 Sept 2018
We loved our stay in your beautiful house! The view was amazing. we walked down to the ocean a co...
We loved our stay in your beautiful house! The view was amazing. we walked down to the ocean a couple of Times’ and really enjoyed the privacy in the little bay. The pool was perfect and all of the 5 kids (age 1-5) really enjoyed it. and we as parents were happy to see the pool was downstairs and that there were a gate giving the kids a bit harder time to try to go there on their own. Again, and overall, we loved our stay at the villa!
Sune N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bruce and Libby K.
4 Aug 2018
The position and pool is excellent...
The position and pool is excellent
Bruce and Libby K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
CHANTAL R.
10 Jul 2018
We add a first class vacation full of joy and discoveries.
The views from the front deck of the ...
We add a first class vacation full of joy and discoveries.
The views from the front deck of the Souda Bay villa are simply enchanting and even though I have traveled a lot in my life, I have never had a villa with such views on the Mediterranean..
People in Crete are very welcoming, the food is great and so is the wine. An absolute must is the freshly squeezed orange juice.
The beaches are extremely nice, with clear waters and good snorkeling from some. The rides in the mountains are superb. Strolling through the old towns is extremely nice and Chanias old town is only fifteen minutes away whilst Rethymnos old town (narrower streets, extremely nice place) is less than one hour and well worth the ride.e
Both road to the South (coastal and through mountains) are extremely scenic.
In a nutshell, go to Crete for a great vacation!
CHANTAL R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Margaret B.
4 Jun 2018
We loved the location and the villa itself...
We loved the location and the villa itself
Margaret B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alene P.
16 May 2018
Excellent!...
Excellent!
Alene P.
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