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Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!!

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9420 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!!

Villa Vanelia Mare is approved by the Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1042K91003231701

Villa Vanelia Mare is ideally located 4 km. west of Chania and the beautiful Old Venetian Harbor and 200m from the sandy beach of Kalamaki where you will find cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, super markets. You can reach Public Transport in a 3' walk for all parts of the city but also for the whole island. At Villa Vanelia Mare you will find peace, relaxation and entertainment. The SPA Hydromassage Pool with jet will complete the fun of your holidays! The Cretan hospitality is our No.1 priority!

Villa Vanelia Mare spacious and luxurious with a sophisticated environment offers 4 bedrooms, all bright and airy spaces with private balconies. Enjoy the sun laying on your comfy sunbed and cool yourself in the private SPA pool with hydromassage jet, a specially designed BBQ area and a PIZZA outdoor oven wood fired, a fully equiped kitchen, satellite TV and high speed WI-FI, beautiful garden with lawn to enjoy playtime, large terraces with dining tables with mountain and sea view... You are welcomed to a place where you can have it all! Imagine a Villa where the most important thing is you! A dream location in Chania,Greece. A place for lovers of life. Discover a new universe where anything can happen!

The Villa provides 24 hour reception to serve its guests. We can help you arrange your transfer from and to the airport, private cruises with yachts (including fishing trips), horseriding, hiking to Samaria Gorge, daytrips with luxurious taxi vans to famous beautiful beach destinations like Elafonisi beach and Balos lagoon, special offers from our partners with rent a car-bicycle-motor-ATV agencies and so much more!!!

Private swimming pool exclusive for the guests of the Villa.
Housekeeping included in price.
Children are welcome.
Car rental service.
Organized Tour Service for the whole island. (upon request).
Transportation to and from the airport (upon request).

Barbara, the host, is always ready to do her best to provide you with advice and tips during your stay, helping you to experience the sights, the crystal clear blue beaches, the delicious delicacies of the island and especially the Cretan hospitality!

In these heavenly surroundings, Villa Vanelia Mare offers all facilities and services proper to a Villa of its category.

Discover a new world at Villa Vanelia Mare, located on the privileged island of Crete (Greece). The elements of nature are combined on this island to be one of the only natural paradises in the world. Guests will admire the perfect harmony of the design with the surroundings of the amazing gardens and beaches with the most beautiful white sand.

Property manager

Barbara Tsiskaki

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

General

  • Unit size: 4521 sq ft (420 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 and a first aid kit
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 1042Κ91003231701

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
Crete

What's nearby

  • Kalamaki Beach - 10 min walk
  • Agioi Apostoloi Beach - 11 min walk
  • Stalos Beach - 18 min walk
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 9 min drive
  • Nea Chora Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LOCA cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Iguana beach - Chania - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Notis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zycos Grill & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kalamaki Bar And Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!!?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!! located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Beach and Kalamaki Beach. Agia Marina Beach and Nea Chora Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Villa Vanelia Mare - Glamorous holiday! Pool & BBQ - 200m from the beach!!! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home in Galatas Greece
We had a fantastic experience with our house rental! Barbara, the host, made the entire process effortless, and her communication was excellent throughout. The highlight for our kids was undoubtedly the pool, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, we were extremely pleased with our stay and would highly recommend this rental to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa in great location
The villa is spacious and has a great pool for swimming in - deep water pretty much throughout. Barbara was lovely and gave us lots of tips to help us enjoy our stay. Elofonissa beach is a must and for those that like a challenging walk the Samaria gorge. Would recommend this villa and hope to visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Accommodation cool, clean & well equipped; swimming pool a great assest; Barbara helpful, caring and available whenever needed to order taxi's etc or to give guidance.; local sandy beach clean and swimming very safe for children (provided adult supervision); good places to eat for lunchtime snacks or for evening meals; airport very near.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Kato Galates
We absolutely loved our stay. Barbara was an excellent host - she went the extra mile (and even drove us to the market when we arrived late). Her place was outstanding - lots of space, clean, great pool and outdoor eating and balconies to watch the Chania sunrises. We’re coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and close to beach!
Barbara’s villa is lovely. It had lots of room for two families and everything you need for a relaxing visit. We all loved the pool, which has a shallow end and a great deep end for cannonballs. The place is a short jaunt from the beach and from several great restaurants. We enjoyed doing pilates on the second floor balcony with the ocean in sight!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning villa, perfect host
Barbara, the host, cannot do enough for you. From organising airport transfers to taking us to the supermarket in her own car to stock up on provisions, organising for her aunt to cook us all an amazing meal one evening and providing us with anything we needed to know about the area. This villa was amazing, 5 star luxury with absolutely everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The lemon trees provided us with much needed lemons for our gin and tonics which we could sip on from multiple verandas overlooking mountains and a seaview. Thankyou Barbara for making our stay perfect 🥰
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim K., Portland, OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Home and Great Host
This was the best VRBO property we have stayed in. The pictures don't do it justice. It is so nice and easily absorbed the 5 of us with space to spare. The location is great with no major sights more than 20 minutes away by car. Barbara was an excellent host. She helped coordinate a scuba diving trip and saved us 100 euros on a private boat trip. Her restaurant recommendations were all excellent, from the casual breakfast to the fancy dinner. She set the standard for hosting a vacation property. Thanks so much for taking such good care of us Barbara.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Upon arrival, my party was greeted very warmly by Barbara who offered a tour of the house. The living room offered a great space to settle down and enjoy some family time. All four bedrooms were very neat and clean, we had no complaints with sanitation. The bathrooms as well were cleaned thoroughly. All the amenities were in great condition and working; the pool, AC units, kitchen appliances, and bathrooms are in prime condition. The addition of Smart TV’s allowed for a better entertainment experience along with the Ping-Pong table. The Wi-Fi was very stable throughout the house. Our hostess, Barbara, was very attentive and widely available. She assured that our experience would be smooth; making sure breakfast was ready or assisting with any difficulties. Our experience overall was very pleasant and reliable. The house is a exactly as shown in the pictures and reviews. We greatly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation at Barbara's Villa!
We had an incredible stay at Barbara's villa. The villa is beautiful just like in the pictures, exceptionally clean, beds are very comfortable, the views are amazing. It has absolutely everything you will need to have a wonderful stay. There are great restaurants and wineries in the area, beautiful beaches, and Chania old town is just a short drive away. What made our vacation even better was Barbara's help with recommending amazing local restaurants, places to see, etc. Barbara’s communication is great, she is very responsive and helped us to make this trip even more memorable. Thank you Barbara for your hospitality! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property for a party of 8
We travelled here for a week in August, Barbara was a brilliant host and helped us to organise car hire as well as suggesting the best places to visit. The villa is really spacious with loads of room for 4 couples. Excellent restaurants and shops nearby as well as beautiful beaches to visit

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa, Great Location
We were greeted by Barbara, who was a great host. Always available for help and advice on where to go and where to eat. Also Barbara offered to take us to the supermarket to get our provisions on more than one occasion. We decided not to hire a car as we were a group of 7 friends who just wanted to relax together and enjoy the lovely weather. The villa is very comfortable with great outdoor space to eat and relax. The terraces around both levels are spacious and the neighbourhood is quiet. The villa has lovely views of the surrounding mountains and the sea. The pool is not very large but very deep, perhaps not recommended if you have young children but not an issue for us. However the local beach is only a 10 mins walk away together with shops, mini markets and a good choice of restaurants. The local sandy beach is lovely and clean, the sea crystal clear and the loungers and umbrellas are free as long as you buy drinks from the bar/restaurants behind. The bus stop for getting into Chania is at the bottom of the street and it only takes about 20 mins. Chania is a beautiful town with plenty to do and see. An excellent choice for a wonderful holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Carmel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecto
Villa Vanelia Mare was perfect! From start to finish everything was grand. Barbara was great with communicating before, during, and after our trip. Next time we have more time to sit and relax and enjoy more of the many amenities at her beautiful home, we will be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa, great host
Barbara made our stay most enjoyable, she’s a great host and couldn’t do enough for us, recommending local restaurants, attractions and even arranging an amazing boat trip. The villa is great with plenty of space and numerous dining options. All the bedrooms rooms have balconies and one has an en-suite with 3 other bedrooms sharing two bathrooms. A five minute walk to the local beach and loads of great dining options. We particularly liked Corinna Star. The only disappointment is the size of the swimming pool, not big enough to swim or stand in due to the depth, but the outdoor space is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rami D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa with a great host!
Our stay at Villa Vanelia Mare was wonderful - the property itself and also Barbara, the host, were amazing. The villa is perfect for big families like ours and Barbara went out of her way to make sure it had everything we needed for ourselves and our baby. As other people mentioned, she was kind enough to take us to the grocery store and also set up activities for us, call us cabs, and make recommendations. She was beyond friendly and helpful! The villa was gorgeous and clean and the pictures really don't do it justice! We loved the pool and the outdoor pizza oven and used both a lot. The villa had everything we needed. We did rent a car a few days in because we always wanted to leave at the busiest time to call a cab. If you just want to relax at the villa and walk to the little beach and several restaurants and shops nearby, you don't need one, but if you plan to travel around to Chania a couple of times I recommend renting a car. All in all, a great stay! We will recommend to our friends and also stay again if we visit Crete again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent !!
Everything about this property was excellent we all really enjoyed it I wish we were all still by the pool ! Barbara was a Gem and did so much to help even helping us order take away hahah. We all miss you xx
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
Luxurious and comfortable; clean and very user-friendly; great location. Don't miss this place if you are planning a trip to Chania and the lovely beaches in the west and Southwest. The owner is really attentive and right on top of everything - nothing is out of place and all details are attended to -
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay while visiting Crete!
The Villa is as impressive as the pictures, everything is immaculate!, (I personally loved the tile detail in the bathrooms). Barbara is an excellent host, super helpful and sweet, the communication with her well in advance to our trip helped us to plan better our vacation. She suggested places to visit, order food and answered every question we had giving us a lot of detailed information, she even arranged our rental car which was delivered to the port at our arrival, we simply loved everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie F., St Albans, UK

Excellent stay at Villa Vanelia Mare
Beautiful, impeccably-clean villa. Gorgeous sea and mountain views. Comfortable beds. Convenient location. Small shops and restaurants within a 10-minute walk. Great supermarket within a 5-minute drive. The highlight of our stay was the Villa's manager, Barbara, who acted as our personal concierge, suggesting day trips, shops, beaches, vineyards - you name it. She was an absolute delight and we'd love to return someday soon! One week was not enough. xx
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Amazing!!
We enjoyed a wonderful 2 weeks at Villa Vanelia Mare in Sept/Oct 2018. The villa is lovely and tastefully decorated, a truly amazing family home. It has great space both inside and out with lots of seating areas to relax and enjoy the views of mountains and the sea. The villa was exceptionally clean and well stocked with essentials. We especially enjoyed the delicious olive oil!! Only a short walk to local restaurants and supermarkets although a couple of much larger supermarkets only a 5 min drive away. We enjoyed the walk there a couple of times which took about 30 mins and taxis were on hand at the supermarket for the return if necessary. Chania old town is beautiful with its lovely narrow streets. There are lots of places to eat and nice shops to peruse. Well worth a visit. Barbara is a truly warm and lovely person, with nothing too much trouble. From the first enquiry, Barbara did everything possible to ensure our holiday went smoothly. When I first asked about the pool steps, due to mobility issues with a couple of our group, Barbara changed the steps with no hesitation. She is so very accommodating! She arranged all of our transfers and taxis when we needed and was on hand for tips, advice and information. Wonderful lady! A return definitely on the cards!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorna J.

Beautiful villa
Barbara has built a beautiful villa, just as in the pictures. Barbara couldn’t do enough to help, she is a lovely lady. Hire car is a must to get around to some fabulous places. Visit the old port in Chania and walk along the narrow cobbled streets and eat at the great restaurants..Ku Ku Vija music bar serves good coffee and fabulous cakes together with stunning views of Chania.We had a great time in Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Fabulous villa and great location
We stayed in this villa mid August 2018. 5 adults and 4 children. The villa is absolutely beautiful and immaculate. The pool area is really nice and there are plenty of areas to sit depending whether you want to be in the sun or shade. The villa is walkable to a few beaches (our fav was by the Blue Sea Beach Bar opposite the BP garage) restuarants and a little supermarket where you can pretty much get what you need. There is a bigger supermarket which is a 5 minute drive away. Our favourite restuarants were Salavantes and Nesaki (amazing pizzas). We also took a boat trip to Balos which is absolutely beautiful and a definite must. One last note. The host Barbara is fantastic and very helpful. She will organise anything you need she even drove some of our gang to the supermarket when they arrived. She couldn't do enough for us. We will definitely be going back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theodosia H.

Fantastic in every way!
We had an amazing time! The photos of the villa do not do it justice. It is truly a spectacular home. There were 8 of us, 4 were teenage boys. We had a huge, beautiful space with great air conditioning everywhere. The outdoor areas are amazing. It is extremely user friendly and in a great location. Its centrally located in Chania and its very easy to find with a taxi late at night if needed. It has all the amenities including a flat iron for long hair! We were very pleased and would recommend the villa to anyone. Truly a memorable vacation. Our host, Barbara, was very very responsive and communicated with us no matter what time it was! She was extremely friendly and accommodating. She was also willing to help us in any way possible. We highly recommend the villa to anyone that is looking to stay in Chania and give it the highest marks.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice property!
We can recommend, without hesitation, Villa Vanelia Mare. We recently spent 9 days at the property and explored many parts of Chania and the island of Crete. The villa is well stocked, VERY clean and so very spacious. As well, it is in a very nice location. The best part of staying at the villa was Barbara! She is the most gracious, generous, knowledgable, helpful and warm person! She is incredibly attentive and cannot do enough to help one feel settled in Chania. She was ALWAYS willing to be of assistance-really, she is incredible. We were so pleased to have found her and Villa Vanelia Mare. Crete is a magical place!! Thank you SO MUCH for everything, Barbara. Much love from Oakland, CA!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F., Mercer Island, WA

Wonderful family getaway
Our group of six (two adults and four kids between the ages of 14-19) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Vanelia Mare. The Villa is spacious, well decorated, conveniently located, safe, and stocked with everything you need to feel at home. During our weeklong stay on Crete, we enjoyed exploring various beaches and towns, taking a ferry to Balos Island and hiking the Samaria Gorge (we even visited a local gym, did some bowling and went go-cart riding nearby). In our “recovery time” at the Villa, we spent our mornings watching the sun rise over Chania and relaxing by the pool in the afternoons. Our kids routinely walked into town to visit various restaurants/markets. We were also able to order food for delivery when we got home late and didn’t feel like going out. Barbara was an excellent host! She is friendly and helpful in every possible way. She provided us with assistance whenever needed and even made the arrangements for our trip to Samaria Gorge. Having Barbara’s assistance gave us much appreciated peace of mind during our stay. Thank you Barbara and Villa Vanelia Mare for helping provide one of our most memorable family vacations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brent E.

We had a wonderful time in Chania and the villa was perfect for our group of 7 people.
Barbara was extremely helpful in arranging a boat, taxis and answering all of our MANY questions! The villa is very close to a grocery store, restaurants and about a 15 minute drive to the old port. Would definitely recommend staying here. Thanks again Barbara for helping to make our vacation so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018