Villa Iremia in Gavalohori, near Almyrida. Private pool, sea views, free WIFI. | Villa in Chania

Villa Iremia perfectly lives up to its name which means “calm” in Greek. This beautifully constructed villa enjoys a very relaxing setting on the outskirts of the pretty village of Gavalohori, and tucked away on a dirt track that only gives access to a few quality villas. The property is laid out over 3 levels of a terraced hillside, high above the quaint village churches and traditional houses in the centre of the village. Villa Iremia therefore has outstanding views over Gavalohori to the azure waters of Souda Bay, the spectacular White Mountains, Aptera Fort, The Akrotiri Peninsula, and acres of silver/ green olives and conifers in the valley below. This property is ideal for anyone who would like a seemingly rural location that is within walking distance of tavernas, cafes, mini markets and a bakery in a friendly traditional village that is only 5 minutes easy drive from the sandy beaches and many amenities in the small but bustling seaside resort of Almyrida. The English owners have created an attractive escape which combines traditional Cretan features with modern comforts. The villa has been built using cypress wood for the doors, shutters, and the high vaulted ceiling in the living room, and the kitchen cabinets, the beds, and the built-in wardrobes have been chosen to match perfectly. Local stone has been used for the garden walls, sections of the villa’s exterior walls, the fireplace and chimney. This stone is white in colour when it first comes out of the ground, and then turns to a darker colour, leading the locals to say that it “tans”. Décor throughout is tasteful and relaxing with comfortable furnishings and excellent facilities that are carefully thought through. Every modern comfort for has been provided for at Villa Iremia, such as Free WIFI, a printer, TV, DVD and CD players, ceramic hob and built in oven, fridge, freezer, microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine, barbeque, and air conditioning units in the bedrooms, kitchen and living room. The A/C units also double up as heaters, and there is central heating and a fireplace for the cooler nights early and late season (though fuel is not included in the rental price). There are 2 fully tiled bathrooms complete with bidets, and whilst one is an en-suite shower room the other is a beautiful and very large family bathroom with a full-size corner bath with a shower attachment. There is solar powered hot water with a back-up immersion heater, and a gated car port set just off the track on the top terrace of the property. The clever design of the villa means that there is a light and airy feeling throughout, and the living room and bedrooms (as well as the upstairs dining terrace and pool terrace) all enjoy the beautiful panoramic views. The spacious living room and the well equipped kitchen share prime position on the top floor of the villa, whilst the 2 bedrooms are on the ground floor which keeps them naturally cooler during the long summer. The pool terrace can be reached via a few steps from the balcony/terrace immediately outside the bedrooms, or via a flight of steps down the side of the villa from the top floor. There is plenty of space to spread out and unwind on the stone paved pool terrace which is blessed with south and west facing aspects and is bathed with sun for much of the year. The good sized pool has a Roman end with steps leading gently into it that are perfect for less confident swimmers and less able family members, but even strong swimmers won’t be able to resist sitting on them and lazing around in the cooling water on a hot summer’s day. More than ample outside furniture is available at Villa Iremia. Sun-beds and umbrellas, a couch, arm chairs and a coffee table, a 2nd coffee table and chairs and a choice of al-fresco dining areas (one with a barbeque on the upstairs terrace, and one on the downstairs pool terrace), have been placed around the property giving a choice of sun or welcome shade at all times of the day. The grounds (and the hillside on the left side of the villa) are home to an impressive variety of typically Mediterranean flowers, shrubs, and trees which provide colour, some natural shade, and even a sense of privacy on the upper terraces despite there being an occasionally used holiday home on the plot to the right of the villa. In addition to affording our guests with abundant opportunities to relax completely, Villa Iremia is ideally located for those who like to explore and/or exercise. With many walking trails leading from Gavalohori, and a range of water sports and activities available in Almyrida, even the most energetic individual will be completely satisfied. A perfect blend of both modern and traditional, with fantastic views and a good value price, within walking distance of excellent local tavernas, and a short distance from one of the prettiest stretches of coastline on Crete, Villa Iremia is ideal for couples and is sure to book up early when the word gets out. ***Only adults and children over 11 years of age can be accommodated. Villa Accommodation Top floor (30 steps down from the covered parking area): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area. Dining terrace/balcony. The main double doors open into the open plan living room from the rear first floor patio which is equipped with a coffee table and chairs. The open plan living/dining has a high wood beamed ceiling, a large pale blue corner couch, a large coffee table, an entertainment unit with a 32” TV, a satellite receiver, a DVD player, a selection of DVD’s, a stereo unit, and a lamp, a working stone fireplace with a fireguard, a desk, a computer chair, a printer, a display cabinet with glass doors, a floor lamp, a dining table and 4 chairs, and a high chair for babies. A stone archway leads through to the modern, fully equipped kitchen/dining area which has built in wooden cabinets, off white wall tiles, off white work surfaces including a breakfast bar with 2 stools, a dishwasher, a cooker with a ceramic hob, a fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a washing machine, a tumble drier, a kettle, a toaster, and a cafetiere. The kitchen has 4 windows which look out to the rear garden area/steps to the car port, the side garden, and over the pool to the mountains respectively. The living room has 2 windows that look out to the mountains and unspoilt land to the left of the villa, double doors to the rear patio, and double French doors that lead out onto the upstairs terrace/balcony, which has 2 sun beds, a dining table, 6 director chairs, a sun umbrella, and a barbeque. The views from this terrace are panoramic and have the sea to one side, the pool terrace and village below, and the White Mountains to the other side. Ground floor (16 steps down from the top floor, and 3 steps up from the pool terrace): a hallway, 2 double bedrooms, 1 en-suite shower room, and 1 family bathroom. The 1st double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside tables with reading lamps, a dressing table, mirror and a chair, a chest of drawers, a ceiling fan, and built in floor to ceiling wardrobes. There is a window out to the side garden and yucca trees, and double French doors which lead out onto a balcony which has views to the sea and mountains, and in turn leads 3 steps down to the pool terrace. The 1st double bedroom also has a fully tiled en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet, bidet, and wash basin with a mirror, light, and vanity unit. The 2nd double bedroom has 2 bedside cabinets with lamps, a shelf with a wall mirror, a chair, a ceiling fan, a wicker laundry basket, and built in wardrobes. This bedroom has a window that looks out over the side garden to the mountains, and it also has double doors which lead out onto the balcony that in turn leads to the pool. Across the hall from the 2nd double bedroom is the family bathroom. This large bathroom has floor to ceiling beige marble effect tiles, a tiled corner bath with a glass screen and a shower attachment, a white toilet, a bidet, a washbasin with a vanity unit, a tiled wall mirror with spotlights, a heated towel rail, and a stand for towels or clothes. EOT / AMA License Number: 1042Κ92003153201

Villa Iremia in Gavalohori, near Almyrida Private pool, sea views, free WIFI is located in Gavalochori. Villa Iremia in Gavalohori, near Almyrida Private pool, sea views, free WIFI provides accommodation, featuring TV, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Villa features TV, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Villa Iremia in Gavalohori, near Almyrida Private pool, sea views, free WIFI has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 7 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Gavalochori has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Gavalochori, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.