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★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking

Villa Laina is the perfect place where a large family or group of friends can enjoy a wonderful holiday. Open the wooden picket gate and step into the delightful stone paved courtyard. The picturesque garden is just made for chilling out and soaking up the sun. The ancient courtyard flagstones, the lush foliage and sweet smelling flowers, combine to create a wonderful private area to swim, sun bathe, enjoy a cool drink or relish the mouth watering aroma of food being cooked on the outside barbecue.
Step inside Villa Laina and you’ve stepped back in time. See the graceful stone arch leading the eye from the breakfast kitchen into the lounge with its original Cretan ‘banquettes’ set along the stone wall, and the beamed wooden ceiling – yet there are also modern features to provide the level of luxury you expect to find on a holiday such as a satellite 40” LCD flat screen TV and a luxurious spa bath.
Upstairs there is a huge furnished roof terrace with amazing sea and mountain views

Property manager

Georgia Karalaki

Languages

English, German, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,937.5 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1042Κ10002999601

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Map
Chania

What's nearby

  • Máleme Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Platanias Square - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Platanias Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 16 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kalamaki Beach - 19 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gerani beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Orange Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mythos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tequila - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is ★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking located?

This family-friendly Platanias villa is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Máleme Beach, German War Cemetery and Platanias Beach. Agia Marina Beach and Tavrontis Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing historical home with all the amenities
We truly loved this home and all aspects of it. The home had plenty of space, large showers, large kitchen and living areas and a wonderful pool. The outdoor area was so cozy and relaxing which really added to our wonderful stay. The beach was an easy 1km walk away and had plenty of places to lay in the sun along with many dining options. I am so happy we chose this place as we looked at over 70 places before making our decision. We wanted an authentic/older home true to the area which we were staying and this did not disappoint. The hosts were so very nice and we are grateful they care so much about their homes, their guests and ultimately making our stay so wonderful. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

martyn b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous, worthy of all the excellent reviews
A beautiful 19th century stone villa with all that is necessary for a wonderful 21st century holiday. Fully agree with all the previous reviews. The villa is spacious with a marvellous terrace, ideal for breakfast. Great pool to drop into after a hot day enjoying the pleasures of Crete. Georgia and Dionysios were very informative and helpful. We were made to feel very welcome. We would recommend having a car to see the lovely island.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aldona J., Fairbanks, Alaska

Wonderful historic house
We had a lovely time at Villa Lania. We felt we were living in Crete three hundred years ago. Nonetheless, the interior, while still true to history, was very comfortable. The kitchen and baths were modern. Some of the bedrooms have small windows, but we didn’t spend time there except to sleep. Georgia and Dionysius were incredible hosts, responsivea to our requests. The roof balcony is lovely, with a nice view of the sea. We came in April, so didn’t swim in the nice pool. There's a sweet cat, Baby, amazingly trained not to enter the house. We recommend Villa Laina heartily
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

Excellent accomodation and owners
We booked after reading excellent reviews and were not disappointed. The owners could not be more friendly and attentive. On arrival we were greeted with a kitchen table full of fruit, bottle of wine, chocolate and rakki. An amazing welcoming gift. Acomodation had all the character that reflected its age but filled with everything modern you could possibly need from fully equipped kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, bedrooms with comfortable beds. Then outside a pool, seating areas terrace. Nothing was too much to ask and accomodation and pool cleaned frequently throughout the holiday. Thank you you so much Georgia and Dionysus for an amazing holiday. The Phillips family
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Outstanding Cretan Holiday Villa - Perfect for All - Highly Recommended June 2018
Where do I start.... we have just returned from the most perfect family holiday, ten nights, in Metochi, Crete. Villa Laina was the most beautiful villa we have ever stayed in, the attention to detail was just outstanding, we wanted for nothing in terms of home comforts made even more perfect by the quality & traditional character of the villa. On arrival we were met by the owner Dionysis who is the perfect gentleman & speaks better English than us! Not only did we have the biggest bowl of fresh fruit we also had homemade raki & a bottle of wine, what a welcome, we knew straight away we were in for a real treat. As I’ve said the attention to detail is amazing, the bed linen & towels are clearly quality and everything across the villa so fresh & clean. The roof terrace has stunning views across the village and out to sea, perfect place to watch the sun rise, set or soak up the sun. The pool was immaculate and refreshing, plenty of places around the pool to relax and soak up the sun but also plenty of shade if you want to avoid the sun. The air conditioning throughout the villa was a welcome feature when it became really hot. We are a family of 7 ages 14, 19, 23, 27, 28, 43 & 51 & it was the perfect location for us all - we hired a seven seater car to explore the island, plenty of car hire in Maleme & Platanias, we had ours delivered to the villa, the 3 boys also hired mopeds for 4 days from just outside Platanias, there is a little shop about half a mile walk, not so bad walking to it although walking back is a bit more uphill so choose a cooler time in the day. Eating out we varied between Maleme & Platanias but also enjoyed staying in and cooking in the villa & BBQ’ing - we did a big shop between the local supermarket in Maleme & Lidl which is closer to Platanias. We found some amazing beaches and the roads are easy to navigate, the Blue Sea beach bar is a must, the food and scenery and sea swimming is outstanding. Visit to Chania Old Town is also a must do. We also got a takeaway delivered, menus were provided in the villa and the food was fantastic. We used the local taxi company in the evenings who were great, again details provided in the villa. Dionysis came to see us on the second day to recommend places to visit & check we were ok, we also met Georgia later in the week who was beautiful & charming, what a lovely family who own the most outstanding villa - can’t wait to go back next year. Steph, Paul & Children x 11-21 June 2018
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Awesome hosts with a fantastic property
We just returned from a very chilled 10 holiday in Crete. My husband and I were travelling with a 9 month old. We met friends there (another couple with three young children). The different arrivals and departures of our group were dealt with no issues at all. We were all made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We used the BBQ lots and even had a meal cooked for us The building is beautiful and pool could only be improved on with a touch of heating! The house was more than big enough for our group, was clean and equipment spot on. An excellent cot and highchair were supplied. A generous welcome of fruit and Raki were a lovely touch too. We had a constant supply of clean towels and our hosts were keen to check in on us and ensure we had anything else we needed. We encountered some issues with WiFi which was a minor thing (and dealt with quickly). The closest shops, beach and restaurant were too far to walk in our opinion (especially in the heat) so a car is handy to have. Plus there are plenty of places to visit nearby made easier if you have a car. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend and hope to return again soon ourselves!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Fantastic 2 weeks at Villa Laina
As a family of 7 with ages ranging from 18 to 75 we had the pleasure of staying at Villa Laina. On arrival we were met by the hosts Giorgia and her husband, Dionysus. Despite arriving at around 11.30pm we received a very warm and friendly welcome. Their passion and enthusiasm for the property they had renovated was clearly evident . The villa far exceeeded our expectations with plenty of space for all of us. The swimming pool was private and not overlooked, not a day went by without us having a dip a least twice no matter what time of day or night! The house and swimming pool were cleaned twice weekly with fresh sheets and towels provided. Air conditioning throughout ensured cool living and sleeping spaces which was very welcome. The villa was ideally situated for visiting nearby Chania (20 minutes by car but try the bus for 2.80 euros each way - pick up outside the mini market at the end of the road - buses running every 15 minutes until late) and Rhethimno (45 minutes by car). Car hire enabled us to visit remote villages and the beaches at Elofanissi and Fallassarna within an hour. We also took a boat trip to Gramvousa island and Balos beach with pick up from outside SynKa supermarket in Maleme. Giorgia was always ready to offer suggestions for days out and places to eat with her recommendations always being spot on. We discovered for ourselves the Cretan brewary which is around 10 minutes by car which was a real treat especially as you are able to purchase their beers to take away with you! All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Laina and the 5 stars we have awarded are simply not enough! Thank you for allowing us to stay in a most beautiful and relaxing property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

JAMES S.

Wonderful Place to Stay
This house was fantastic for our big group of friends. The house itself is traditional style, but has a modern kitchen and modern bathrooms (the best of both worlds). The rooftop deck and pool areas are great places to take in the sun or just relax. It's a little bit hard to find, but once you find your way there, it's easy to go back and forth to Meleme town and the beach. The trip to Chania is a bit more of an adventure, but that's more to do with driving in Chania town than the location of the house itself. I can't say enough nice things about our hosts. They took great care to make sure we knew where everything was and how it worked, gave us great recommendations and just generally made us feel at home. They also helped us to arrange to have cooks come in and make us a traditional Cretan dinner, served on the rooftop deck, which was the highlight of everyone's visit. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property, and really can't wait to go back myself.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Fantastic villa
Top rating for this villa. It was very clean and spacious, with ample room for 8 adults. From our first contact with the owners, replies were prompt and friendly and we were greeted warmly on arrival. The villa is extremely well equipped and stocked with all those small items which are so useful. The pool is a good size and the garden offered sun and shade throughout the day. The hammock and hammock chairs were a great hit! A change of linen mid-week was an unexpected extra. All in all, nothing was too much trouble for the owners who were just a phone call away but not at all intrusive. Given the opportunity we would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Authentic peaceful and charming villa
We were a family of 7 adults and two babies of 15 months. Giorgia and Dionysius greeted us when we arrived late at night, having waited up and given the taxi driver from Chania airport specific directions to the villa. G& D looked after us really well, and although there was plenty of food already in the cupboards, were always asking if there was anything we needed to make our stay more enjoyable. The kitchen is fully stocked with pans, juicer, toaster, sandwich toaster and more - it really is home from home! The twice weekly linen change was an unexpected extra. It is not necessary to hire a car as a local shop
Stayed 10 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

steve b.

Lovely place to stay
Two families consisting of 4 adults and 3 boys (9,10 & 12) had a lovely time. The villa has everything you need, and the owners are very helpful. If you are TV addicts and only speak English, TV may be an issue - as there was only BBC World and Sky News, the rest of the channels were German, French e.t.c. We took our own little media player and films on a usb stick and this worked perfectly. A Blu-ray player is also there, but you need to take your own discs. We went in the October half term, and the local area was very quiet with a lot of the local shops/tavernas shut. The Black Lantern (10 minutes walk way) was open though and did good food at good prices (Sunday lunch v.nice) If you wanted any other shopping though Chania was the place to go, as most places were open there.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2015

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

Beautiful villa
Lovely villa and the owners really look after you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2015

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream vacations !
Wonderful house and very welcoming guests !
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt
Ganz tolles Haus, super freundlicher Besitzer, tolle Ausstattung! Rundum perfekt!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa!
The villa was amazing and the pool good size. Close to restaurants and nice villages and the host was very helpful!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Laine lässt keine Wünsche übrig
Wir waren eine Woche in diesem wunderschönen Haus samt Pool und tollem Außengelände. Die Dachterrasse sowie der Poolbereich laden zum verweilen ein und es findet sich Platz für jeden. Das Haus wird von den Besitzern wirklich schön gepflegt und mit viel Liebe geführt. Zudem sind sie super nett und beantworten jegliche Fragen oder Anmerkungen schnell. Die Ausstattung lässt nichts zu wünschen übrig (der bereitgestellte Raki hat fantastisch geschmeckt) und zusätzlich wurde in der Woche, in der wir dort waren, zwischendurch alles einmal gereinigt und Handtücher und Bettwäsche ausgewechselt. Das Haus ist ruhig gelegen und ca. 15 Minuten zu Fuß vom Strand entfernt, wo sich einige regionale Lokale am Wasser finden lassen. Wir waren mit sechs Erwachsenen im Haus und es hat uns allen sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

elisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at motichivillas
We really had a terrific time at the villa. The place is beautiful, clean and convent if you plan to explore the island and you do not want to be in town. The host is very welcoming. A great choice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa laina
The people owning the house were very kind and forthcoming. Problems were solved immediately, even at Late evening. The villa was even nicer than the pictures suggested. We had a very nice time.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geräumige Villa mit tollem Pool
Wir haben mit 2 Familien (8 Personen) Urlaub gemacht und hatten sehr viel Platz. Es gab 4 Schlafzimmer und auf jeder Etage ein Bad. Die Dachterrasse war genauso großartig wie die Poollandschaft mit ihren Liegen, den Hängestühlen und Hängematte und diverse Poolspielsachen. Die Kinder hatten sehr viel Spaß. Dazu gab es einen Grill, den wir ausgiebig genutzt haben. Die Unterkunft wurde in den 12 Tagen zwei mal gereinigt und mit neuen Handtüchern ausgestattet. Der Vermieter war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Die Übergabe der Schlüssel hat sehr gut geklappt.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

ib a.

Quiet relaxing
Great place and house to relax in
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Torun O.

A perfect holiday home
Georgia and Dionysus gave us a warm welcome when we arrived beautiful, charming villa Laina, and left ud with wine, fruits, homemade olive oil and raki. We had all the information we needed about this historical house, places to visit, restaurants and shops. The house, garden and the pool were perfect for two families. We spent a lot of time in every part of this place, and had sun all the day. The kitchen was big and well equipped, and from the garden we picked herbs for our meals. From the villa it was easy to travel around also without a car. Only 5 minutes walk to the bus that will bring you to the nearest towns and beaches like Platanias and Chania. It took us 15 minutes to walk down to the local beach, restaurants and shops. We spent two wonderful weeks at villa Laina. If you are looking for a special, cosy, charming and warm house, garden and hosts, then you definitely should visit villa Laina! We hope to come back some day! Thank you for everything! Two happy and satisfied families from Norway
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik S.

Very nice house with private garden and pool
We loved staying in this old but modern villa. The garden is great, totally private and a good size pool. The rooms are good sized and it is perfect that all rooms has AC. The owners were very helpful and we can really recommend this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Magnifique villa !
L'accueil très chaleureux par le propriétaire nous fournissant toutes les explications pour apprécier notre séjour. Villa paisible , impeccable tant au niveau de la propreté que de toutes les commodités , localisation parfaite près de la mer. Nous sommes tristes de quitter cette belle villa que nous recommandons fortement. Suzanne et le groupe du Québec
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matilda E.

Amazing house in the middle of paradise
First of all the house was way over our expectations, Really authentic with loads of sun hours (basically all day). The owners was some of the kindest people we have ever meet and gave us loads of useful information and also the safety of helping us out with any obstacle that might occur (fortunately we didn't need to use this service). We need to mention the pool. The water in this pool was really clean, basically felt like you where swimming in a gigant bathtub. We really miss the house cat Baby! (Don't worry she doesn't go into the house so if you are allergic this will not be an issue). The thing we where probably most impressed by was the balance of the picturesque old stone house combined with the luxurious modern facilities, such as newly renovated bathrooms, dishwasher/washing machine and a range of pillows. But enough about the house. Taxis are affordable and since the house is located between a lot of small coastal villages you will be able to have dinner on a different location every night. There is also a supermarket not too far from the house in case you run out of anything. Overall we had a really great experience and wish we would've been able to stay longer. Thanks for letting us get a taste of paradise! Best Regards! Matilda, Anthony, Gustav & Robert
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018