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Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Tsikalaria, Crete
  • Popular LocationPort of Souda4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouda Bay War Cemetery5 min drive
  • Popular LocationChania Central Market6 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)20 min drive

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About the area

Chania

Seaside stay .You'll find Port of Souda and Souda Bay War Cemetery within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. War Museum of Chania and Chania Municipal Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Port of Souda - 4 min drive
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 5 min drive
  • Chania Central Market - 6 min drive
  • Agora - 6 min drive
  • Chania Archaeological Museum - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Μαγειρειο - Ταβέρνα " Ο Τζάμπας - 5 min drive
  • Βολοσυροσ - 4 min drive
  • Ψησταρια "Ο Κουμπεσ - 5 min drive
  • Το Στεκι Του Θαναση - Κιμιωνησ Μ Αριστειδησ - 6 min drive
  • Legends Chania Bar & Grill - 8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool

Olive Tree is one of our three beautiful villas set in our spacious landscaped gardens which have been carefully chosen for their beautiful flowers and foliage, allowing for a private experience, with mature trees providing shade from the sun.

Our emerald green lawns give the opportunity to lay back and sunbath around the pool, or play a few lawn games.

The pool is a massive 20 meters by 10 meters, perfect for relaxing in or for the serious swimmer to get some lengths in. The pool is situated 30 meters from the villa and shared with the other 2 villas. Available 24hrs a day.

The villa has two bedrooms, one large double and a twin room with the option of adding an extra single bed. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Space to sit inside and eat or enjoy our outside patio area with gas BBQ for alfresco dinning.

We have a gated private parking spot for each villa. Guests are very welcome to enjoy our various gardens at any time to relax and enjoy the Cretan flowers and wildlife in perfect tranquility.

Our village is located at the foot of the mountain Malaxa, and has the feel of a traditional Greek village, yet only 4km from Chania. There are two local mini markets a chemist and a coffee shop. There is also a traditional taverna serving food and drink.

Meltemaki beach is 2km away it is a beautiful sandy beach popular with the locals. There is a fish taverna, perfect for experiencing authentic Mediterranean seafood.

There is a village bus stop 30 meters from the entrance to the car park, and a bus stop 1km away on the main road from Souda to Chania, buses run every 20 minutes from there and three times a day from the village bus stop.
Taxis from the center of Chania back to Crete retreat are around 8 euro.

Crete retreat is a family run business and we live on site so are available if needed. We are animal lovers with dogs, cats, chickens and parakeets kept within our own premises. Guests are welcome to arrange a visit.

In our opinion Crete Retreat is a perfect environment for people who wish to explore and enjoy Crete, from a beautiful and unique oasis.

WINTER LETS

If you wish to rent the villa during the winter months (November to March) the price is NOT inclusive of electricity, gas or firewood. Please contact us prior to booking to discuss.

Property manager

Mr Ian Johnson

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 00001275396

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Valleyfield, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter in Crete
Our trip to Crete Retreat was fantastic! Beautiful grounds, quiet and very enjoyable sitting in the sun near the pool having a glass of incredible Greek wine. Rob and Rachel were outstanding hosts. We got to meet their whole family. Great family atmosphere and I would not hesitate recommending this property to others. Close enough to Chania city for easy access and far enough away for quiet tranquility. The Crete Retreat was perfectly located on the island for us to easily visit most of the island by car. Beautiful landscape and wonderful people. I would highly recommend staying with these wonderful hosts!
Stayed 86 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Rustic and quiet
The villa is squirrelled away in a nearly hard-to-find track in quiet Tsikalaria, near Chania. I used StreetView and Google Maps to find the location before I left the UK! The villa itself is pleasant, with two ample bedrooms with fantastic aircon. There's a functional kitchen, lounge area and a bathroom with a reasonable shower. Don't expect top of the range fittings or mod-cons...this is not that type of villa. For example, there's no TV. It is rustic, private and perfectly usable. There's a small outside dining area that is a big sun-trap and gets hot. There are two other villas on the complex, both set away from this one. You don't really hear the others, unless they have an Eastenders-style shouting match.... The grounds are fine and well maintained by Ian, who you do see often tending the grounds. The shared swimming pool is large, wide and deep. There is a small shallow area for smaller people, but this isn't that big. Two thirds of the pool are over 1.9m deep. It is a very nice pool with sunbeds around it on grass. You can have sun and shade as you want. The grounds are shared with Ian's three peaceful dogs and some cats. You also see lovely dragonflies and unfortunately some mozzies! Access to the national road is extremely easy - 1 min away. You are 10 mins drive from Chania and 30 mins from Kissamos. 20 mins away is the waterpark. There is a bus stop within a few mins walk. Ian, the owner, was very friendly and helped us when required. On-site wifi is intermittent, so I used 4G instead - it was very quick for me, just make sure you have sufficient data in your plan. There's a local supermarket called "AB" five minutes away which is really nice but a touch expensive. Lidl is another 5 mins away. In all, very nice quiet and rustic, so don't expect clean lines and mod-cons.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

martine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour dans un très beau cadre
Le logement lui même est très basique et un peu vieillissant mais propre. La très grande piscine au milieu du jardin est un vrai luxe La présence des nombreux chiens est très sympathique (pour ceux qui les aiment) Quant à Ian il est très serviable, très gentil. Il est à la fois présent et très discret. Je recommande tout à fait cette location
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Elisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonne location un peu chère
Appartement spacieux et confortable. Cependant l'équipement de la cuisine est très sommaire pour cuisiner pour 4 (pas assez de couverts et ustensiles de cuisine). Il manquent des moustiquaires aux fenêtres qui permettraient de bénéficier de l'air frais la nuit sans avoir à utiliser la climatisation très bruyante. La piscine est très grande mais pas très propre. L'hôte est très discret mais disponible.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Samuel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour
Super!

8/10 Good

Antoine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to discover Chania & surrounding
Very satisfied of our stay at Ian's house. The house was well furnished and clean. You have all you need to spend a cosy and confortable stay. Swiming pool is very large and you can relax in several seats around. The BBQ set is fantastic for a happy meal and easy to use. Ian is often available for any question & tip. The location is easily accessible.

8/10 Good

gerard c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Depaysement
L accueil de mr Johnson est très bien Quelques difficultés à trouver la location Mais le séjour fut agréable et mr Johnson fait le maximum pour vous rendre la vie très sympa Je conseille cette location mais il faut un véhicule pour profiter de la région.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ignacio B., MADRID

Lugar muy agradable y tranquilo. Buena piscina. Casa bien distribuira. Ian atento y agradable.
La casa esta integrada en una finca muy tranquila con mucha vegetacion. La piscina esta muy bien y se comparte con poco vecinos. Ian el propietario es muy atento y agradable. La ubicacion es muy buena para conocer el oeste de la Isla. A solo 12 m del centro de Chania y con las principales visitas a 60 o 90 minutos. (Balos, Elafonisi, Retinmo, Falasarna. Sfakia....) Un sitio para desconectar. A mejorar un poco el equipamiento. Una nevera mas grande, un microondas, persianas, mosquiteras en ventanas. Un sitio para volver.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philippe D., france

L'endroit idéale pour découvrir l'ouest de la CRËTE
Mrs IAN est trés attachant Un endroit trés bien situé au milieu d'oliviers,à 10 minutes (en voiture) de Chania ; arrêt de bus pas loin de la location. Moins de 50km de Rethimon. Endroit très paisible pas de bruit ,confort, terrasse au soleil avec un abri;barbecue. Piscine entretenue et propre. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et IAN est de bon conseil pour les visites. Merci IAN .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Florence l.

Sejour de deux semaines en famille
La maison très fonctionnelle contient les équipements essentiels. La propriété est vraiment agréable : beaucoup de verdure, les chiens, chats et poule que nos enfants citadins ont vraiment appréciés (et nous aussi d'ailleurs) et bien entendu la piscine !!. Le BBQ à gaz partagé est également très convivial. Ian et son épouse sont à la fois attentifs et discrets. Il y a beaucoup de choses à voir dans l ouest de la Crête : les gorges de Samaria pour les marcheurs, la plage paradisiaque de Balos, celle d'Elafonisi, et quelques monastères. Les villes de Chania et Réthymnon valent aussi le détour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017