Cretan country life, sea view villa set in olive grove with fantastic pool. 9km from the beach. Villa Vangelis, Stylos, Crete This stone house with its private pool and shady dining area sits alone, on the hillside above Stylos with far reaching sea and mountain views from the Aptera Fortress to Cape Drapanos. Inside, traditional stone and wood has been given a light decorative touch and with the addition of a modern sofa and good quality beds Villa Vangelis is now a comfortable holiday Villa, just perfect for two or a family of four. Location The village of Stylos is just over 2 kms downhill, where there are two mini markets selling basic provisions as well as several very authentic Cretan tavernas (we ate the most delicious hortarina kaltisounia, the little pies filled with mountain greens, at the Faraggi Taverna). Enroute to the beach side village of Kalives, an approx. 10mins drive, the road passes though village of Armeni where there are few more tavernas, a little shop that sells fresh cheese and meat plus a baker who delivers to the cafeneon in the square. Outside Villa Vangelis Swimming Pool - 7.5m x 3.5m private pool with step entry Pool depths 0.90m -1.49m. Garden - Lawn surrounding pool, furnished with sun loungers. Steps up to rustic table and chairs under olive tree with sea view. Pergola Dining Terrace - Covered dining area with table and chairs. with comfortable rattan sofa and chairs, sea view Inside Villa Vangelis Ground floor : Open plan living room – A comfy sofa with large stool, open fireplace, plasma TV with satellite, DVD player, a large window that look out to the covered dining terrace and sea views plus a second window that overlooks the pool area. Air Con Unit. Dining Area - Wooden table and seating for six. Kitchen Area - Wooden fitted cupboards, double sink, electric oven with hobs, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Window above the sink to the olive grove and driveway. Shower room - Bath with shower attachment, washbasin and WC. Storeroom under stairs - Washing machine. First Floor Double bedroom - Comfy double bed with bedside lamps, mirror with table and stool, wardrobe, TV with satellite connection, window with sea view. Air con unit. Twin bedroom – Two twin beds very comfy, bedside table, wardrobe and windows with views of countryside (olive grove). Air con Unit. Shower room - WC, sink with mirror & shower attachement (limited space to use the shower). Parking - There is ample parking. Welcome Pack - on arrival you will find a few drinks and snacks to begin your holiday. Wifi access - free. Note - If guests at Villa Vangelis are fortunate enough to be staying during one of the infrequent occasions when the Dimitra Kentro (a wedding and baptism venue on the opposite side of the valley) is hosting a celebration, they will be extended a warm invitation to take a table, enjoy a meal and join in the festivities - a rare opportunity to experience some famous Cretan hospitality with music and the locals 'kicking up their heels'. Greek celebrations often continue into the early hours but any sounds drifting across the valley to the Villa can be firmly kept out with closed windows and air con running. Essential Information: Sleeps (Max) 4 Bedrooms 2 Shower Rooms 2 Maid Service Included Pool Private 7.5m x 3.5m A/C Included Floor Area m²105 Booking Information: Check-In Any day (after 16:00) Check-Out Any day (before 10:00) Minimum stay 5 nights Local Facilities: Beach 7.5km Tavernas 2 km Distances: ChaniaAirport 33kms/45mins Heraklion Airport 130kms/ 2hours Villa Equipment: DVD Local TV Satellite TV Dish Washer Washing Machine Hair Dryer Toaster Kettle Sun Lounger WiFi Safe Filter Coffee Machine Iron & Board Pool Towels Fridge Freezer Hob Cooking Utensils Oven Nespresso* Machine The villa and pool is for your private 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 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, there is a very good Freelance Villas information booklet about Crete in the accommodation for you to use throughout your stay It it you will find further details about places to go, beach maps plus a taverna guide. Location of Villa Vangelis Stylos & Samonas , Crete Charming Cretan Village of Samanos enjoys breathtaking sea views, most famous for the nearby Byzantine Church Of Ag Nickolas and the most fantastic taverana, 6km down hill is the village of Stylos famous for its natural spring, this is the source for the popular Samaria bottled water and many others, 6 or 7 fantastic tavernas, minimarkets, and a bakery. ChaniaAirport 33kms/45mins Heraklion Airport1 30kms/ 2hours 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 baby cot or high chair, please request when booking so we can have it in the villa for you ready. 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.