Villa in Crete
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths
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About this villa rental
Stone house with private salt water pool and shady dining area which 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 Stylos
The village of Stylos is just over 2 kms downhill, where there is a mini market 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 Kalyves, an approx. 10mins drive, the road passes though village of Armeni where there are few more popular tavernas, a little shop that sells fresh cheese and meat plus a baker who delivers to the cafeneon in the square.
Outside Villa Vangelis
Salt Water Swimming Pool - 7.5m x 3.5m private pool with step entry Pool depths 0.90m -1.49m. (no Chlorine)
Garden - Lawn surrounding pool, furnished with sun loungers. Steps up to a rustic table and chairs under an olive tree with sea view.
Pergola Dining Terrace - Covered dining area with table and chairs and comfortable rattan sofa and chairs, sea view. Large gas BBQ on the side.
Inside Villa Vangelis
Ground floor
Open plan living room – A comfy sofa with large stool, open fireplace, plasma TV with satellite (limited channels/news only), DVD player, a large window that looks 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, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules) 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 local channels, 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).TV with local channels. Air con Unit.
Shower room - WC, sink with mirror & shower attachment (limited space to use the shower).
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.
Parking - There is ample parking.
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.
Touristic Registration Number: 1161067
Location Stylos
The village of Stylos is just over 2 kms downhill, where there is a mini market 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 Kalyves, an approx. 10mins drive, the road passes though village of Armeni where there are few more popular tavernas, a little shop that sells fresh cheese and meat plus a baker who delivers to the cafeneon in the square.
Outside Villa Vangelis
Salt Water Swimming Pool - 7.5m x 3.5m private pool with step entry Pool depths 0.90m -1.49m. (no Chlorine)
Garden - Lawn surrounding pool, furnished with sun loungers. Steps up to a rustic table and chairs under an olive tree with sea view.
Pergola Dining Terrace - Covered dining area with table and chairs and comfortable rattan sofa and chairs, sea view. Large gas BBQ on the side.
Inside Villa Vangelis
Ground floor
Open plan living room – A comfy sofa with large stool, open fireplace, plasma TV with satellite (limited channels/news only), DVD player, a large window that looks 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, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules) 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 local channels, 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).TV with local channels. Air con Unit.
Shower room - WC, sink with mirror & shower attachment (limited space to use the shower).
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.
Parking - There is ample parking.
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.
Touristic Registration Number: 1161067
Amenities at Villa Vangelis
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Crete
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2024
From the moment of booking Villa Vangelis, Freelance Villas provided us with friendly and helpful information. No need to buy travel guides - it was all there in the Villa Guide, from local insider information regarding local tavernas, sights and shopping, to recommendations further afield. Directions to the Villa were impeccable - Villa Vangelis is a little'out of the way' - but the directions took us straight there. On arrival, Villa Vangelis lived up
to all our expectations and beyond. Fabulous views, gorgeous pool area, and comfortable outside, shaded living area. We particularly appreciated that the outside area was well lit for the longer October evenings. (Lights could also be switched off to appreciate the star lit night sky.)
A great choice of really good tavernas within a short drive.
We particularly liked the understated and closest beach at Kyani Akti with its simple taverna offering delicious food, good service and a few sun beds. Also a lovely walk along the beach to Kalives.
Overall a wonderful experience provided by the very friendly, but politely distanced staff at Freelance Villas.
Couldn't recommend more highly both Freelance Villas and Villa Vangelis.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2024
It's a lovely villa, very well kept. Excellent pool and good facilities, although the shower room is a tad small.
You need to be much more explicit about the condition of the road up from Stylos. There is nothing in the booking info online about how rough the road is. To say, in the info provided AFTER booking, that it's a "bumpy country road" is economical with the truth. I've driven many rough and unmade roads but that is the worst public road I've ever driven over, and right at the limits of what a Nissan Micra could cope with. If I'd known in advance how bad it was I'd have booked a 4WD car.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2024
Great property with everything you could require, nice pool. Great views of Kalyves and the surrounding landscape. Lovely taverna just down the road and a nice shop. Highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2023
Villa Vangelis sits on its own among the olive groves, you look down on to the plain and all you can hear are the goat bells.
This is a well equipped villa, with all you could want and an excellent pool area.
Yes it is out of the way up a narrow bumpy road, and that's why we like it.
Stylos nearby has tavernas, coffee shops and a mini market.
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10.0Outstanding
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"From the moment of booking Villa Vangelis, Freelance Villas provided us with friendly and helpful information. No need to buy travel guides - it was all there in the Villa Guide, from local insider i..."
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