A wondrously restored village house, Villa Argiro is just a hop and a skip from the shady square in delightful Plaka, with its several tavernas and minimarkets, and just 850m walk downhill to the sandy beach and further choice of waterside tavernas at Almerida. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. A beautifully restored village house, Villa Argiro is a mere 100 m from one of the excellent tavernas that border the shady square in delightful Plaka. High stone walls ensure privacy in the pool and surrounding gardens. The living space is exceptionally spacious, combining modern facilities with lovely stone arches spanning the ceiling. A lovely feature of this Villa is the first floor terrace with sea views between the neighbouring rooftops and gorgeous mountain views. Location - Plaka 1 km uphill from the sandy sweep of pretty Almerida, with its tavernas almost on the sand itself, the village of Plaka, has a mini market and some very good tavernas whose tables and chairs spill out onto the square, bringing it to life in the evenings. Villa Argiro is just a short walk distance from this square. For a change of beach scene, the small resort of Kalives and Georgioupolis are within easy striking distance. Chania’s Venetian Harbour is 25 kms away and Rethymnon 40 kms. Outside Villa Argiro Swimming Pool - Tiled, 5m x 3m private pool. Depth 1m - 1.70m. Tiled Terrace- furnished with sun beds and umbrellas. Courtyard Barbecue Terrace - Covered traditional stone built barbecue and wood oven. Table with chairs. Pool View Dining Terrace - Covered tiled terrace with a large dining table and chairs. First Floor Terrace with sea and mountain views - Pergola furnished with cane table and easy chairs and sunbathing terrace with sun beds. Ground Floor - Villa Argiro Sitting Area - 3 seater sofa and 2 seater sofa with open fireplace, TV (satellite), DVD, windows with pool views and door to the pool terrace. Dining Area - wooden table and seating for 6, hatch to kitchen. Kitchen - Cream painted fitted cupboards, double sink, ceramic hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, door to courtyard with bbq terrace and dining area. Twin Bedroom - 2 single beds, French doors to pool area, window with pool view. TV with local channels. Air con unit. Twin bedroom - 2 single beds (can be pushed together without a gap ). French doors to garden and pool area. Window to side. Air con unit Shower room - Shower, wash basin, WC. First Floor - Villa Argiro Double Bedroom with ensuite shower room - 1 double bed, window with sea view, French doors to sea view terrace and TV with local channels. Air con unit. Shower room with bath with shower over, wash handbasin and WC. First Floor Terrace with sea and mountain views - Pergola furnished with cane table and easy chairs and sunbathing terrace with sun beds. Parking - There is parking space for two cars at the rear entrance. Welcome pack - You will find in the fridge a welcome pack with drinks and snacks whilst unpacking. Wifi - free Essential Information: Sleeps (Max) 6 Bedrooms 3 Shower Rooms 2 Maid Service Included Pool Private 5m x 3m A/C Included Floor Area m² 170 Booking Information: Check-In Any day (after 16:00) Check-OutAny day (before 10:00) Minimum stay 5 nights Local Facilities: Beach Almirida beach 850m Tavernas 100m / 1min walk Mini Market 150m / 2min walk Distances: Chania Airport34kms/ 45mins drive Souda Ferry Port 18kms/ 30mins drive Heraklion Airport 128km/ 2hour drive Villa Equipment: DVD TV Satellite TV Dish Washer Washing Machine Hair Dryer Toaster Kettle Sun Lounger Microwave WiFi BBQ Mosquito Window Blind Filter Coffee Machine Iron & Board Pool Towels Fridge Freezer Hob Cooking Utensils Oven Nespresso* Machine The villa and pool is for your use only as well as the garden. Bed linen & towels are provided as well as pool towels. The cleaner will come in during your stay & change them, depending on how many days you are staying. All of this is included in the price. We, at Freelance Villas, manage the properties on behalf of the owners. We will provide you the details of our 24/7 contact person, Diane, who lives on Crete and is there to ensure everything goes smoothly, before & during your stay with us. She will send you a message just before your holiday starts so you will have her details. Should you need anything during your stay, please contact her as she has had nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality field & knows Crete very well. We provide very good directions which you need to download from the Airbnb Itinerary once you have booked. On these directions it explains where the keys will be & step by step on how to get to the accommodation. Once you arrive, you just let yourself in & start to enjoy your holiday. Freelance Villas provides a Digital Guide Book, and a Property Manual inside the accommodation, which tells you all about the important things ie. wifi codes, hot water systems, where to take your rubbish & how things generally work in the villa. Plus, you will find further details about places to go, beach maps plus a taverna guide. Location of Villa Argiro Almerida & Plaka, Crete 22 km east of Chania, Almerida, this pretty little seaside village has two gently shelving sandy beaches fringed by sleepy waterside tavernas as well as a small fishing harbour and little rocky coves, with the sea a marvellous melange of colours from deep aquamarine to a pastel turquoise, overlooked by the charming village of Plaka. Housekeeping Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up. For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days. For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days. Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay If you need a travel cot or high chair, please request when booking so we can have it in the villa ready for your arrival. Optional chargeable services: - Large Grocery Pack - Regular Grocery Pack - Second High Chair - Second Cot Note that this is a professionally run rental villa which as been licensed by the Greek National Tourist Organization, EOT,which is required by the Greek law. This license allows the property owners to legally rent their accommodation to holiday makers, so that they comply to a set of standards and specific conditions for the safety & comfort of it's paying customers.