Seaview Villa w/Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna & BBQ!

💖 Why Guests Love Plakias Sunset Villa
• Iconic Views: Elevated in Mariou Village for breathtaking Cretan Sea sunsets.
• Family Fun: A private paradise with a heated 30m² pool, kids` playground, and table tennis.
• Beach Proximity: Just a 5-minute drive to the sandy shores and vibrant life of Plakias.
• Active Exploration: Free bicycles to discover the traditional surroundings and mountain paths.

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🏡 Experience Serenity at Plakias Sunset Villa Perched on the outskirts of Plakias in the traditional village of Mariou, Plakias Sunset Villa is a modern two-story sanctuary designed for families and groups of up to 9 guests. The villa is strategically positioned to capture the dramatic meeting of mountain and sea, providing a peaceful retreat while remaining just minutes away from the tavernas and shops of Plakias. Whether you are relaxing on the sea-view veranda or enjoying a BBQ by the pool, the villa offers a seamless blend of luxury and authentic Cretan charm.

🛋 Inside the Villa: Layout
Ground Floor:
•Living & Dining: A comfortable living room with a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, both offering direct access to the pool and patio.
•Bedroom 1: A bright bedroom featuring two twin beds, a wardrobe, and a window.
•Bathroom: A modern bathroom serving the ground floor area.

First Floor:
•Bedroom 2: Features a double bed, a private en-suite bathroom, and a balcony with stunning sea views.
•Bedroom 3: A double bedroom with a private balcony overlooking the majestic mountains.
•Bedroom 4: A twin bedroom featuring a balcony with direct sea views.
•Family Bathroom: A spacious bathroom equipped with a relaxing Jacuzzi.
•The Veranda: A dedicated upper-floor sitting area designed specifically for enjoying the famous Plakias sunsets, which also features a private sauna.

🌴 Outdoor Paradise
•Pool & Wellness: A 30m² private heated swimming pool (8.5m x 3.5m) equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas, complemented by a private outdoor hot tub/jacuzzi for ultimate relaxation.
•Fun & Games: Private children’s playground and a table tennis (ping pong) area.
•Dining & BBQ: A BBQ station with an outdoor sitting area, perfect for al fresco family meals.
•Bicycles: Available free of charge for guest use.

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Pool heating is available for an extra charge of €40 per day, to be paid by cash on arrival, and must be requested at least 2 days in advance. Please note that the temperature of the heated pool goes up to approx. 5 degrees Celsius higher than the ambient air temperature.

📍 Location & Distances
•Mariou Village: A traditional, quiet village with a famous local tavern (Taverna Mariou) and local cafes.
•Plakias Town & Beach: 4 km (approx. 5-minute drive).
•Nearby Beaches: Damnoni, Ammoudi, and Sxoinaria are all within a 15-minute drive.
•Rethymno City: 35 km (approx. 45-minute drive).
•Heraklion Airport: 115 km (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes).

🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
Within 15–30 Minutes:
•Preveli Monastery & Palm Beach: One of Crete`s most photographed locations, where a river flows through a palm forest into the Libyan Sea.
•Kourtaliotiko Gorge: A stunning natural wonder with waterfalls and dramatic cliffs, located on the road to Plakias.
•Myrthios Village: Just a few minutes away, famous for its tavernas that offer some of the best panoramic views in Southern Crete.

Perfect Day Trips:
•Rethymno Old Town (45 mins): Explore the Venetian harbor, narrow shopping streets, and the historic Fortezza fortress.
•Spili Village (30 mins): A traditional mountain village famous for its lion-head fountains and refreshing springs.
•Agia Galini (1 hour): A picturesque fishing village on the south coast with a charming harbor and tiered cafes.
•Frangokastello (50 mins): Visit the 14th-century Venetian castle situated right on a beautiful sandy beach.

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🧳 Included Services
•Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
•Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
•24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
•Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.

🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
•Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
•Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
•Pre-arrival shopping service
•Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date. But in any case if you wish to arrive earlier or depart later than the mentioned hours feel free to contact us and we will fulfill your request if the villa is available with no extra cost. If your arrival will be delayed, you must contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you fail to do so you may not be able to gain access to the Property. If you fail to arrive by midday on the day after the Arrival Date and you have not contacted us, we may treat the booking as having been cancelled by you.

2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not enter the property or stay overnight in the property. Any kind of Party for more than the people staying in the property must be informed prior booking the villa, which in some cases it might not be accepted and if accepted extra charge might apply. In case you do so, we can refuse to hand over the Property to you, or can require you to leave. We will treat any of these circumstances as a cancelation of the booking by you and we shall be under no obligation to refund you for any fees already paid to us
in those circumstances. Any refund will be at our sole discretion

3. Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint it is important that action is taken as soon as possible. It is essential that you contact us if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. It is often extremely difficult (and sometimes impossible) for us to resolve difficulties properly unless we are promptly notified. In particular, complaints of a transient nature(example: electric power issues, warm water is out etc.) cannot possibly be investigated unless you will let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence.
Also after staying in the property for 48 hours and we have not received any message or email from you about any broken facilities/amenities in the property, we will hold the guest responsible for any damages caused and must be paid or replaced by the guest on spot.

4. Smoking is Not allowed in the properties so we request all of our guests not to smoke in the properties
but to smoke outside on the exterior areas such us by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios or terrace

5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linnen change is done every 3/4 days.
In case you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.

6. Hot Tub: No children under the age of 5 permitted in hot tubs at any time without adult supervision. When using the hot tub, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk. Our housekeepers drain, sanitize, refill and replenish chemicals in all tubs prior to your arrival therefore it may not be warm until later that evening.

7. Pool: The pool is not covered, built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organization EOT. Parents have full responsibility for supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 permitted the pool at any time without adult supervision. When using the pool, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk. Pool heating is available for an extra charge of €40 per day, not included in the accommodation price, and must be requested at least 2 days in advance. Please note that the temperature of the heated pool goes up to approx. 5 degrees Celsius higher than the ambient air temperature.

8. Fireplace: The fireplace is working with wood which will be provided.

9. Tenants agree to respect the property. In case of any damage that will be made, the tenants will have to pay the cost on the spot and before leaving the villa

10. The owner agrees to provide a clean home, cleaned just before the arrival of tenants.
Cleaning is done by us, changing towels and bed linen is included in the price.

11. Heated pool is with extra charge 40 euros per day extra and must be ordered at least 2 days in advance.

12. Please note that the temperature of the heated pool goes up to approx. 5 degrees Celsius higher than the ambient air temperature.