House in Crete
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this house rental
The villa (110m2) has a huge living room with open plan kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher. There is a French antique dining table and a good-sized fridge. Upstairs you find the 2 bedrooms (both with A/C) with the 2 ensuite-bathrooms. There is a shaded terrace and a roof terrace with fantastic views on the Bay of Kissamos.
A shady footpath through colourful gardens with Mediterranean plants leads you to the pool area. The 50m2 pool is a peaceful oasis surrounded by flowers and shrubs. There is ample space with sun-loungers for the guests to relax. At the far end there is a bar with a fridge and a barbecue for the exclusive use of the guests. Guests can enjoy night swimming in the lit pool which is for the sole use of the guests of Ariana's Villa, Ariana's Apartment (see listing 10087857) and Ariana's Studio (10087859).
Location and things to do nearby:
A small road from Kastelli-Kissamos leads up to the hamlet of Kato Kounopitsa. Ariana's Place is in a stunning location on a hillside overlooking the small town of Kissamos, the sea and the olive groves. This little gem is perfect for those who want to be near all the amenities of a small Greek town, but also appreciate the peace and quiet of the countryside. Imagine picking flowers from the garden or herbs for cooking and making tea. It takes less than 5 minutes to drive to town or to the nearest beaches.
We like to provide our guests with tips and suggestions for day-trips, hikes, snorkelling and scuba diving in the Bay of Kissamos, shopping, where to find the best tavernas, and other practical information.
Literally from your doorstep you can go on walks and explore the local area, which is rich in wild flowers, little churches and ancient sites.
Ariana's Place is a perfect base from which to explore the west of Crete. The beautiful white sand beach of Falasarna is only 20 minute away, or a little further you can visit the sandy beach and nature reserve of Elafonisi, or you might wish to explore the Gramvousa peninsula and the famous lagoon of Balos with a day trip on a boat.
There are many beautiful gorges to hike, for example Deliana, Anidri and Agia Irini.
For those who are interested in ancient Crete there are wonderful museums in Kissamos itself and in Chania. The museum in Kissamos has some of the best-preserved Roman mosaic floors in the world, while the Historical Museum of Chania boasts artefacts and carved seals dating back to 1500 AC. Among the interesting archaeological sites to visit are Polyrrinia, Falasarna and Aptera.
Kissamos has many superb restaurants and fish tavernas where you can enjoy the traditional Cretan cuisine.
The nearby historical Venetian city of Chania is a must for cultural history and of course shopping. You can buy handmade leather goods in the famous 'Leather Lane' and visit the popular covered market. Chania also has numerous excellent restaurants near the historic harbour.
There are endless possibilities for day trips elsewhere - to Paleochora and the south coast, the White Mountains, the Samaria Gorge, monasteries etc.
The Greek government introduced a "Climate Resilience Levy" tax for all tourist accommodations in the country.
Guests have to pay 15 euro per night for this accommodation. (>80m2)
The owner has to collect this cash during the stay of the guests.
Amenities at Ariana's villa- Guests call it "a little paradise"
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Crete
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
One of our very best family holidays. The villa was easy to find following Ariana’s instructions. It exceeded our expectations, was spacious, well maintained and equipped and had 3 lovely terraces to choose to eat/drink from. The pool area was exceptional and we spent a great deal of time there relaxing in the tranquil surroundings. Ariana was a most welcoming host and checked in on us regularly, giving the best recommendations of restaurants and places to visit. My family adored her little dog Fili. We walked into Kissamos a few times (20 minutes down and 30 minutes up). We had a car so visited many glorious beaches and coves in the area. One of our favourite excursions was hiring a boat and setting off to balos beach and gramvousa early morning and missing the crowds there. We will definitely be back, the sunsets are amazing
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
We had a lovely stay here, Ariana was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The pool was lovely and clean and the kitchen in the villa was well equipped.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
We really enjoyed our stay at Ariana’s place!
A really spacious villa with a huge roof terrace. Nice area to sit in the shade in the morning to enjoy breakfast outside our front door.
Each bedroom has a bathroom which was perfect as we were a family of four. Pool was set in a beautiful garden area with amazing views. You need a car as there is no where to walk to and there are so many areas to explore not too far away.
Ariana was a wonderful host, very friendly and able to provide lots of info for places to visit. We liked our chats, she has lived in the area for a long time. We were sad to leave .
The mosquito nets on the windows were a wonderful bonus ( not that we saw any during our time there ).
5.0 / 10.0·Oct 2015
Nice and clean accomodation in beautiful and quiet area. Nearby city Kissamos can be reached within 10 minutes walk. Friendly and helpful host. We would like to visit The Lodge again anytime!
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9.4Outstanding
(38 Ratings)
"One of our very best family holidays. The villa was easy to find following Ariana’s instructions. It exceeded our expectations, was spacious, well maintained and equipped and had 3 lovely terraces to ..."
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