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Villa Tzivaeri old mansion, huge private courtyard, BBQ, near airport sleeps 8+

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Tzivaeri old mansion, huge private courtyard, BBQ, near airport sleeps 8+

A 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom, double storey old Venetian Mansion, with a totally private court yard and orange field, private parking, mountain views, roof terrace, BBQ, 5km from the airport and 2 km from the beach of Marathi and Loutraki. Free vine, pure olive oil and raki for your stay. (all local production) Sleeps 9 (8 in beds and 1 baby in a baby cot.)


Both villas are located in the area of Akrotiri, a large peninsula in Chania, Crete.
Villa Tzivaeri is an old stone Venetian style mansion, with a huge private court yard, partly paved with stone, located in the village of Sternes, 2km from the sandy beach of Marathi and 5 km from the airport.
Villa Marathoula is placed on the sandy beach of Marathi, next to our own small café that we run all season. Only a few steps away from the water!

EOT number 1042Κ10003104301

Property manager

Tasoula Patrelaki

Languages

English, French, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1042Κ10003104301

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Steres

What's nearby

  • Loutraki Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Marathi Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Port of Souda - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Seitan Limania Beach - 18 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympic Catering Sa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Labyrinth - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Creat - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Argonaut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Espressaki - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Tzivaeri old mansion, huge private courtyard, BBQ, near airport sleeps 8+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Tzivaeri old mansion, huge private courtyard, BBQ, near airport sleeps 8+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Tzivaeri old mansion, huge private courtyard, BBQ, near airport sleeps 8+?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Tzivaeri old mansion, huge private courtyard, BBQ, near airport sleeps 8+ located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loutraki Beach and Marathi Beach. Agia Triada Monastery and Tombs of Venizelos are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Villa Tzivaeri old mansion, huge private courtyard, BBQ, near airport sleeps 8+ Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t delay by reading my review! Reserve this place NOW!
Don’t delay by reading my review! Reserve this place NOW! Located outside Chania at the village of Sternes this is a great place. A traditional building capable of accommodating six and maybe a couple of children, it is enclosed by a walled courtyard. Plenty of room to relax or cook and eat outdoors. There is even a walled garden with 15 or so trees! We used the oranges for freshly squeezed OJ every morning. The property has a manor house feel to it; you close the huge gate, and you think you are transformed in time (but you still have all the modern amenities! The famous Marathi beach is about 2 miles away, a great place to relax by the sea. The owners, Giorgos and Tasoula are great! Giorgos suggested a couple of local taverna’s which had delicious and reasonably priced food. At the end of our stay Tasoula gave us about 20 or so kaltsounia (homemade fried spinach and cheese pies) as well as some local honey. Their hospitality, the beaty and convenience of their property should make this a must for anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabrizia C.

Big charm in a small town
The Villa was definitely large enough for all eight of us. It had a lot of charm and character and that was the reason for choosing this villa. The outdoor area was exceptional with several seating areas and an orange and lemon grove which the kids picked fresh every morning to make orange juice and lemonade. Another benefit was the location was literally five minutes from the airport which was a big bonus for us. The town itself was not very touristy but we ate at the couple of local restaurant a few times and the food was both fabulous and affordable. In fact, all of the food in Greece was both fabulous and affordable. (Especially the Greek salad with soft feta cheese) yum And how about the Greek yogurt with honey? Heavenly. The closest beach is Marathi Bay which is a five minute drive. It is quaint and quiet, and yet has several restaurants on the beach. We ate dinner at the one, all of us choosing seafood, and it was great. The hosts own one of the restaurants on that beach, as well as another property for rent. Finally, the hosts. George and Tasoula were AMAZING hosts. George in particular gave us different suggestions and was at the airport when we arrived. We had reserved 2 cars at separate locations, but when we got there, they would not rent to us bc we did not have international licenses. George even tried renting it under his name, but they wouldn’t let it go. We were able to rent through Kyden Rentals , which is located right in the airport. They didn’t require the international license bc they were insured for it. Whatever that means but we didn’t care, we just wanted a vehicle. Back to George. He was always a phone call away or an email away, and came by several times. Tasoula dropped off a delicious chocolate cake for us one day. They were both exceptional. Thank you Georgeoand Tasoula. Hope to see you again some time soon. We would definitely return.

6/10 Okay

christine J.

jolie maison de ville
Merci de Georges et Tasoula de nous avoir accueillis si chaleureusement. La villa Tzivaeri est une jolie maison de ville. L'espace extérieur est super avec différents endroits pour se poser et chercher un peu d'ombre. Nous avons cependant regretté qu'il n'y ait qu'une salle de bains. L'endroit est très calme et mérite le détour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rudy O.

Fantastic house
Fantastic house and very lovely people. Very nice places to visit in this area. Great Holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Rene v.

Prachtige woning, royale tuin gezellige tuin met diverse zitjes
Alles is met liefde ingericht. Zeer gastvrij ontvangen door de eigenaar. De badkamer beneden is erg klein. Het huis was erg schoon en heeft een vaatwasser, wasmachine. Het is wel aan te bevelen om een auto te huren want hey plaatsje Sternes is niet heel bijzonder.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Remco S.

Lovely house, lovely family
We are a family of four (a couple with two young boys, ages 6 and 1), and we stayed at Tasoula Patrelaki in the first two weeks of May in 2018. Simply put, the house was great and very suitable for our family. The house easily has room for two families, there are three large bedrooms, one of which has mezzanine with another double bed. The house is really great! Very cosy rooms, well furnished and comfy. The house is easily the best looking house in the village. The selling point of Tasoula is the garden, however! When we arrived in the early evening, I couldn't believe my eyes, as the garden went on and on. It is actually more like a small village square, with several places to enjoy the sun or escape it in the shade. And as you are visiting Crete, chances are that you will spend most time outdoors, so a nice garden is a definitive plus (especially in our case with two small children, it is great to have a safe, enclosed environment where nothing can happen). The garden has some fruit trees, which is great for making juice in the morning (you should, because otherwise the fruit goes to waste): Three lemon trees and one orange tree. The village of Sternes itself is nice and sleepy. The mini market is well stocked, and operated by the helpful Sophia, whose family has a restaurant across the street where we had some take away food (the patrons assured us that it was the best Cretan food of the island). The beaches were also sweet and low-key, at least when we were there. Loutraki is very small and hidden, Marathi is somewhat bigger, but still cosy. Some nice restaurants are at the beach where you can get your coffee or have a nice lunch or dinner. One of the bars is operated by the family that owns the Tasoula Patrelaki house where we stayed in. The family is very sweet and welcoming, and very eager to have us taste the good Cretan life. Several times they surprised us with some delicious traditional Greek cooking. Summarizing, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Tasoula, and would certainly love to visit it again in the near future.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen J., Calgary

Charming and comfortable
We are an older couple who travel frequently. It takes a fair bit to rouse us from our usual complacency with our surroundings but this time we were delighted. Out host, George, was hospitable and generous with his time; he is very proud of the house and the upgrades he and his wife have put into it - especially the hand designed mosaic floor on the the ground level. His suggestion for a place to eat on Good Friday when almost everything was closed was bang on. He went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable and able to access the things that interested us, even to the point of explaining how Easter celebrations would be different in the town church than at a nearby monastery. On Easter Sunday he came over with his wife's freshly baked Easter bread and traditional cheese pies! They were delicious. He even explained the Holy Saturday bonfire and the incineration of an effigy of Judas Iscariot which we had thought was an effigy of a Turk. It's always a good thing to clear up those kinds of misunderstandings! The garden was a treasure and the house was both interesting and comfortable. It is however an old house and it has some quirks. Be prepared to accept an unusual bathroom! (The other bathroom is more ordinary.) If you get cold, there is no thermostat to turn up but there is a fireplace and seating in the kitchen along with a supply of firewood. the beds are comfortable and the house is spotlessly kept. The town is just a few minutes from the airport and after the Easter weekend when things were quiet we were "treated" to frequent airforce flyovers which were noisy. That may be the result of political tensions between Greece and Turkey but I expect the training exercises are frequent even when there is less political squabbling. The town itself is not a destination but George will tell you where to find whatever you need and Chania is only 20 or so minutes away. Despite not being a vacation destination Sternes is an interesting place for urban Canadians and northern Europeans who are not used to seeing things like artichokes and other more common vegetables growing in the front of houses. We recommend the drive down the gorge to Theriso or the drive around the Amari Valley where in the late afternoon you will see large herds of sheep and goats on the road being herded by shepherds back to the fold. All in all it was a wonderful place to stay and we hope to return soon. Karen and Tony, Calgary, Canada
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel R., Boston, MA

very very nice
The house is an extremely nice villa within a Greek village. The amazing thing is that we could enjoy the fact that we were within a peaceful and picturesque village with no tourist (I think we were the only ones there as far as we could see) while also being only 3 minutes drive away from the beaches. It's also 30 minutes away from the old port of Chania where the crowds are much more important; but it's very well preserved and has many restaurants. The house itself is extremely comfortable and spacious. The most amazing feature is the garden. The house is within a "Venetian" style garden with both places to relax and fruit trees. We ended up pressing our own orange juice from the garden trees. There was more than enough for our all stay. The house has everything we needed: we ended up cooking a few times even though the local food is both amazing and very affordable. Our host was more than helpful and introduced us to people in the village. They also have a restaurant on the beach that has one of the best food we had in Greece (and we had a lot of good food in Greece)! We felt very warmly welcome. Thanks! We highly recommend the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

A Cretan dream home and more...
Upon walking through the magnificent wooden courtyard gate we felt the atmosphere of Crete. The large courtyard has beautiful stonework with fine craftsmanship and plenty of cozy comfortable areas to share with family. We especially enjoyed the abundance of citrus fruits that hung on the many fruit trees. The house Is beautifully constructed and includes all the modern conveniences we wanted. The furnishings and linens were high quality and new. Best of all there are beautiful beaches minutes away. The small town was very traditional, with winding street and small markets, shop and cafes. Our hosts were very friend and accommodating . Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and making it a wonderful holiday for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michal L.

Very nice facility at all.
It’s not easy to find any negative side of Villa Tzivaeri. Firstly the house is very clean and comfortable for two families. There is everything what you need inside even the washing machine and Co. The fixture of the kitchen is also good especially if you need to upgrade your breakfast with fresh orange juice, you need only to take available machine and spend 2min. to harvest fruits in your own garden of orange trees… delicious. The real highlight is the outdoor space a perfect place for kids and parents with enough place to enjoy the evening. The last but not least very nice and helpful host! Jorgos, Dimitri and Maria (Tasoulas parents) just natural and always ready to support you, to make your holiday more comfortable. I can strongly recommend Villa Tzivaeri. BR Michal
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John H., Shelton, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Did not get there
Owing to the Greek air traffic control strike we were forced to cancel our holiday. We would like to thank the owners for the generous refund they gave us.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerio G.

Simply Perfect!
We spent 14 wonderful days in Tzivaeri villa in the second half of August. Everything was perfect and now it is difficult to find the right words to explain the emotions we felt. Kindness, courtesy, food...we could not hope for a better staying. Maria, Dimitri and their big Metazu mas family took care of us, offering special traditional dishes directly at the taverna and also brought them to our villa. Giorgos and Tasoula gave us relevant information for visiting beaches and places around. Apostolis was so kind to come with us to Chania for buying the most delicious meat and fish. Marathi is very relaxing: beach is not crowdy and windy, sea is always calm and warm, and tourism is not roudy. Notwithstanding there are wonderful beaches in the surroundings, we think Marathi is the best one. Villa Tzivaeri is beautiful and confortable for two families. It is a house with an ancient style and magical atmosphere. It is close to Chania airport so it is easy to reach (no airplane noises). You don't really need a swimming pool to enjoy your time there! We stronlgy recommend Villa Tzivaeri to everyone who wants to spend a splendid holiday in Crete! We will go back soon! From Rome with love
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Quiet, a few steps from an excellent beach
Excellent service, clean rooms beautifully decorated, nice location a few steps from a beutifull beach. Looking forward for our next stay there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

giorgos d.

hollidays
Best Holidays we have ever had all very well the house was simply wonderful and close to all the Chania airport and the port but the best beach that we have ever .For groun efcharistoume TASOULA and GEORGE for at hospitality will come again certainly
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ANNIKA S., Berlin, Deutschland

Fantastische Villa in toller Umgebung
Die Angaben in der Beschreibung zu der Unterkunft stimmten genau mit dem überein, was wir vorgefunden haben. Die Liebe zum Detail, ob drinnen oder draussen, runden das Feriendomizil nicht nur perfekt ab, sondern geben ihm eine ganz besondere persönliche Note. Wir haben uns von der ersten Sekunde unserer Ankunft in Chania Airport in guten Händen gewusst und wurden zu keinem Zeitpunkt enttäuscht. Das Betreten des Hofes der Villa, wird uns unvergessen bleiben. Traumhaft schönes Ambiete, gepaart mit dem milden Mittelmeer-Klima, wir wurden einfach intensiv Willkommen geheissen und konnten vor Glück unseren Mund kaum schliessen:). Immer wenn wir Zweifel hatten, einen Rat oder eine gute Adresse zum Essen gehen brauchten, das sehr nette Ehepaar (unsere Vermieter) war immer für uns da. Die Eltern von dem Paar haben ein Restaurant am Strand von Marathi, das Beste vor Ort meiner Meinung nach, wo man den ganzen Tag verbringen konnte. Unser zweites zu Hause. Wir fühlten uns rund um wohl. Vom ersten bis zum letzten Tag und würden jeder Zeit wieder kommen. Insgesamt haben wir mit 8 Personen dort gewohnt, 4 Kinder und 4 Erwachsenen, was hervorragend aufging. Draussen im Hof war ausreichend Patz zum spielen für die Kinder, wir konnten aus dem eigenen Garten Orangen, Zitronen und Granatäpfel ernten und die Dachterrasse lud nicht nur zum frühstücken, sonder auch jederzeit zum entspannen ein. Die Umgebung hat viel zu bieten, Tagesausflüge auf der Halbinsel Akrotiri oder nach Balos, Falasarna usw. sind ihre Reisen Wert. Leider hatten wir viel Sonne und konnten 'unser Lieblingsfleckchen' der Strand von Marathi kaum verlassen. Daher konnten wir über die eine oder andere Militärflugübung am Vormittag auf dem relativ nahegelegenen Militärflughafen gut hinwegsehen.