Sea View Traditional Villa in Crete - Villa Kapare

Ideal for those who wish to have peaceful vacation,swim every day in the sea and experience the hospitality of Cretan people and the local traditions,with the added advantage of enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the sea and the mountains. The space Villa Kapare stands on the edge of the hillside at the end of the traditional Cretan village of Kokkino Chorio, where the famous movie “Zorba the Greek” was filmed , on a quiet, enviable position, 40 meters only from a little square in the heart of the village. Without doubt its most captivating feature is the big vine covered terrace on the seaward side with absolutely mesmerizing, panoramic sea view of the coastline below. As you enter in Villa Kapare high double gates open onto a vine covered patio and from here an entrance door leads to an airy ground floor living area, with stone floor, burning stove, and decorated touches of a cretan traditional village style. To one side a large breakfast counter with pine shelving separates the fully equipped kitchen (see amenities list). Against one wall is the large dining table and chairs and opposite here doubles doors lead out to the huge veranda covered by a vine arbour with panoramic view to the sea and the bay. Here a large wooden table and chairs can offer a marvelous breakfast staring at the blue sea or a romantic dinner watching the captivating sunset. On the other side of the living room there is a sitting area with a fitted sofa, plus chairs and a coffee table grouped around the warm fireplace. Beyond here seven stone-steps lead up to the 2 bedrooms and the bathroom. The bathroom has been fully renovated this year (2024) and it has shower and washing machine. The bigest bedroom of the house is an airy and spacious double bedroom with a window offering wonderful sea view and garden view. Off the hallway to the rear is a further bedroom with a double bed and window overlooking the entrance courtyard below. This bedroom also has two single beds (one bed can easily turn to a sofa) into a sleeping gallery above and accessed by a small pine staircase, preferable to the children. The property has a large garden, with olive trees, vines and fruit trees, the fruits of which guests are free to taste if they are in the right season. There is also a removable barbecue, where fresh fish and local meats can be grilled. The beautiful courtyard provides the perfect place to relax and cool off under the shade of the arbor, or for a quiet sunbath under the vital Cretan sun. Sunbeds are provided. The villa also has an outdoor shower next to the main terrace, as well as a parking space at the side of the house. All rooms are air-conditioned. The air conditioners have a hot air supply for the coldest seasons. In addition, there is a solar water heater, so the house has a supply of hot water throughout the day. Free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) is available. Maximum guests: 6 persons The villa is within walking distance of a one small but well-stocked store for food and supplies, both fresh and frozen, and three taverns (local restaurants) serving excellent Greek food at convenient prices. It is also just a short drive from nearby beaches. A small beach with clear blue water called “Koytalas” is only 2 minutes away by car and the main sandy beach of Almyrida is 5 minutes away. At Almyrida village there are also a variety of traditional tavernas, café bars and shops and some water sport facilities are offered, such as windsurfing, snorkelling and canoe. The Villa was named ‘’Kapare’’ by the area where it stands, which was named Kapare because of the caper bushes (Capparis spinosa) that were growing thoroughly there in the past. Guest access Facilities & Services: •Well equipped kitchen •Air conditioning •Fireplace •TV •Free Wi-Fi •Hairdryer •Washing machine •Clothes horse •Iron and Ironing board •Baby cot •Hot water (solar panel) •Soap, shower gel and shampoo •Furnished balcony/terrace •Sun loungers •Outdoor shower •Barbeque •Sheets for the beds and towels for the bathroom • Towels for the beach • Welcome basket upon arrival The kitchen includes a fridge/freezer, oven, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, cookware, crockery and cutlery. Welcome basket includes: coffee, tea, sugar, homemade marmalade, toasts, seasonal vegetables and fruits, mineral water, bottle of homemade wine. The property benefits from extensive gardens, olive trees, vines and fruit trees, which the guests are free to taste. Airport of Chania at 45 minutes drive. Airport of Iraklio at 2 hours drive. Distance from Chania: 30 minutes drive Distance from the port of Chania: 25 minutes drive Car is recommended. Other things to note -Home made and local products are waiting the guest at their arrival at the house. - The owners or the gardener visits the garden once or twice a week to water the garden. - It is provided shampoo, shower gel and others products only for your first needs. -There is an Accomodation Tax 1,5euros per day and it must be paid to the hosts at the arrival of the guests in cash. - The guests must transfer the rubbish to the rubbish bins of the village at their departure. Registration details 1042Κ122Κ2715401