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★ 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.
Hotellbekvämligheter
Strand
Strand i närheten
Strandhanddukar
Strandstolar
Pool/spa
Bubbelpool
Privat pool
Utomhuspool
Internet
Tillgängligt i villan: gratis wi-fi
Parkering och transport
Parkering på området
Kök
Brödrost
Diskmaskin
Elektrisk vattenkokare
Grytor och köksredskap
Kaffekvarn
Kokvrå
Kryddor
Kylskåp
Mikrovågsugn
Mixer
Pappersservetter
Spishäll
Te-/kaffebryggare
Ugn
Matplats
Matbord
Sovrum
4 sovrum
Lakan tillhandahålls
Badrum
2 badrum
Badkar eller dusch
Bubbelbadkar
Handdukar tillhandahålles
Hårtork
Schampo
Toalettpapper
Tvål
Utrymmen
Eldstad
Matbord
Separat middagsplats
Vardagsrum
Underhållning
Böcker
Dvd-spelare
Smart-tv med kabelkanaler/satellitkanaler
Stereo
Utomhus
Balkong
Eldstad
Grill
Inhägnad trädgård
Trädgård
Utomhusmöbler
Tvätt
Tvättmaskin
Tvättmöjligheter
Komfort
Luftkonditionering
Värme
Husdjur
Inga husdjur tillåts
Anpassning/tillgänglighet
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Ingen hiss (endast en våning)
Platser anvisade för rökning
Tjänster och inrättningar
Begränsad städning
Strykjärn/strykbräda
Värdeförvaringsskåp
Höjdpunkter i området
I bergen
I en by
Nära bukten
Nära ett sjukhus
Nära ett spa
Nära havet
Nära marinan
På landet
Vid vattnet
Att göra
Bad i närheten
Bergsklättring i närheten
Dykning i närheten
Ekoturer i närheten
Fiske i närheten
Mountainbiking i närheten
Ridning i närheten
Segling i närheten
Snorkling i närheten
Surfing/bodyboarding i närheten
Temapark i närheten
Tubing i närheten
Valskådning i närheten
Vandringsleder/cykelbanor i närheten
Vattenskidåkning i närheten
Vattenskoteråkning i närheten
Vindsurfing i närheten
Vingårdsturer i närheten
Säkerhetsdetaljer
Kolmonoxidvarnare (värden har angett att det finns en kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet)
Rökdetektor (värden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor på boendet)
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Husdjur
Djur ej tillåtna
Barn och extrasängar
Barn är välkomna.
Evenemang
Tillåtna evenemang: familjeträffar
Rökning tillåten
Rökning tillåten i avsedda områden
Viktig information
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Om området
Denna villa ligger på landet och vid vattnet i Platanias. Agioi Apostoloi strand och Gamla venetianska hamnen är viktiga sevärdheter, och vackra naturupplevelser kan du få i området kring Platanias strand och Agia Marina strand. Har du barn med dig på resan? Då kan det vara läge att besöka Golfland. Annars kan du gå på ett evenemang eller se en match på Kissamos Stadium. Vattenskoteråkning och sportdykning är utmärkta exempel på vattenaktiviteter tillgängliga i området, och om du föredrar att stanna på land kan du prova på ridning och vandring i närheten. Gå till vår reseguide för Platanias
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 39 min med bil
Restauranger
Η αcαcία του Αγά
16 min till fots
Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις
4 min med bil
Bossa Nova
3 min med bil
Tequila
2 min med bil
Taverna Perasmo
19 min till fots
Vanliga frågor och svar
Finns det pool på ★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking?
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Var ligger ★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking?
Denna familjevänliga villa vid vattnet i Platanias ligger mindre än 5 km från Máleme strand, Tyska krigskyrkogården och Platanias strand. Agia Marina strand och Golfland ligger också mindre än en mil härifrån.
Recensioner för ★ Luxurious stone villa, totally private pool, peaceful, near sea, WiFi, parking
Recensioner
Enastående
Alla recensioner som visas är recensioner från verkliga gäster. Endast resenärer som har bokat en vistelse med oss kan publicera en recension. Vi verifierar recensioner i enlighet med våra riktlinjer och publicerar alla recensioner, både positiva och negativa.
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
AWESOME!!!!
Our favorite place on our trip so far!
Bradley F.
Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Bob H.
5 sep. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Awesome
Great spot
Bob H.
Bodde här 4 nätter i april 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Emmanuel L.
5 sep. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Dream vacations !
Wonderful house and very welcoming guests !
Emmanuel L.
Bodde här 8 nätter i augusti 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Katarina S.
14 aug. 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Fantastic villa!
The villa was amazing and the pool good size. Close to restaurants and nice villages and the host was very helpful!
Katarina S.
Bodde här 12 nätter i juli 2023
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Philipp L.
20 okt. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Alles sehr sauber und sehr nette Vermieter. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut ausgestattet, auch zum grillen ist alles vorhanden. Mietwagen ist zu empfehlen, zumindest wenn man in der Nebensaison da ist. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Philipp L.
Bodde här 7 nätter i oktober 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Christian A.
5 sep. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Perfekt
Ganz tolles Haus, super freundlicher Besitzer, tolle Ausstattung! Rundum perfekt!
Christian A.
Bodde här 14 nätter i augusti 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Edwin V.
15 okt. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!!!
Edwin V.
Bodde här 7 nätter i september 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Fredrik S.
24 juni 2018
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.
Fredrik S.
Bodde här 7 nätter i juni 2018
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Matilda E.
14 maj 2018
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
Matilda E.
Bodde här 7 nätter i maj 2018
Arkiverad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Marja Å.
9 maj 2017
Lovely place- felt like home but warmer and more beautiful!
Our family had the most wonderful holiday at Villa Laina and Georgia and Dionysos were the best hostesses ever! The house and the garden is a bliss for your eyes1 The area around the pool is Lovely, as is the terrace on second floor where you can enjoy the sea view and the quiet and beautiful surroundings. We had Everything we wished for and even more. It is a perfect 15 minute walk to the beach and less than 10 minutes to supermarkets and restaurants in Maleme village. The bed rooms are cool and beds are comfortable, bath rooms are fresh and in the kitchen there is Everything you need. We will definitely come back and recommend this Place for people who search for a quiet and cosy atmosphere!
Marja from Sweden with big family
Marja Å.
Bodde här 7 nätter i april 2017
Arkiverad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Veronica N.
19 okt. 2016
Fantastiskt hus och otroligt gästvänliga uthyrare!
Jag kan verkligen rekommendera att hyra de här huset. Det är fantastiskt fint, bilderna gör de inte rättvisa, och ligger väldigt bra. Det är nära till allt men man slipper bo mitt i de värsta turistområdena. All utrustning man behöver för hushållning finns i huset och det är rent och fräscht. Dessutom är uthyrarna otroligt vänliga och trevliga och hjälper gärna till om man behöver något. Jag också verkligen rekommendera att åka som vi, i slutet av säsongen, då de är mindre folk och trängsel överallt men fortfarande riktigt bra väder och varmt i havet.
Vi hade en otroligt bra vistelse och skulle gärna återkomma.
Veronica N.
Bodde här 7 nätter i oktober 2016
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Clare H.
22 sep. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation och annonsens riktighet
The villa was everything we hoped it would be and became a home from home. We enjoyed all aspects especially the pool, the bbq, and the balcony area. Treasured memories of our time there. Having a car was a must for us with elderly family members and allowed us to explore local and other locations. We would have preferred a closer taverna or two but didn't spoil our experience. Thank you to Georgia for her hospitality
Clare H.
Bodde här 10 nätter i september 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Rahel E.
19 okt. 2021
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Rahel E.
Bodde här 7 nätter i oktober 2021
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
elisa m.
17 aug. 2021
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation och plats
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
elisa m.
Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2021
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Marcel B.
27 okt. 2020
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Marcel B.
Bodde här 14 nätter i oktober 2020
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Nicole W.
27 aug. 2019
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Nicole W.
Bodde här 12 nätter i augusti 2019
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
martyn b.
26 juli 2019
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
martyn b.
Bodde här 10 nätter i juni 2019
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Aldona J.
17 apr. 2019
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
Aldona J.
Bodde här 4 nätter i april 2019
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
chris p.
1 sep. 2018
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
chris p.
Bodde här 14 nätter i augusti 2018
Verifierad recension
8/10 Bra
ib a.
2 aug. 2018
Quiet relaxing
Great place and house to relax in
ib a.
Bodde här 17 nätter i juli 2018
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Torun O.
26 juli 2018
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
Torun O.
Bodde här 14 nätter i juni 2018
Recension från en partnersida
10/10 Utmärkt
Stephanie D.
1 juli 2018
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
Stephanie D.
Bodde här 10 nätter i juni 2018
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Suzanne B.
30 maj 2018
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
Suzanne B.
Bodde här 6 nätter i maj 2018
Arkiverad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Sarah W.
25 sep. 2017
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!
Sarah W.
Bodde här 11 nätter i september 2017
Arkiverad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Michael B.
5 sep. 2017
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.